NHL announces 2028 World Cup of Hockey in Prague, Slovakia's participation uncertain
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The National Hockey League confirmed plans to organize the World Cup of Hockey in February 2028 during a press conference today. The international tournament, organized by the NHL, has been held at irregular intervals, with the most recent edition taking place in 2016. The league has long declared its goal to ensure "hockey growth" and has created an ambitious plan for international tournaments featuring the world's best players to be held every two years. However, Slovakia's participation in the Prague tournament remains uncertain, while Russia may be included despite ongoing international tensions.