The main ice hockey arena for the 2026 Winter Olympics has generated as many headlines as the NHL players who will be skating there. There have been construction delays at the Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena,

MILAN (AP) — The main ice hockey arena for the Winter Olympics is finally ready. Although the NHL players might feel as if they’re skating on a lake. Construction delays and other concerns about the Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena have drawn headlines for months ahead of the NHL returning to the Olympics for the first time since 2014 and the women’s tournament opening on Thursday.

Winter Olympics organisers admit the new ice hockey arena in Milan will not be finished in time for the first match of the Games – but it is "absolutely certain" all scheduled fixtures will be played there.

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From the schedule to the format, here's everything to know for the men's and women's ice hockey competitions at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.

World Para Ice Hockey announced a development camp aimed at boosting global participation in women’s para ice hockey. Hosted by the USA’s Women’s Para Ice Hockey Foundation, the June camp will reduce financial barriers and focus on building programs worldwide.

The men's hockey tournament at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 will begin Feb. 11 with Team Slovakia playing Team Finland followed by Team Sweden against host Team Italy.

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Three US Olympic bodies have changed the name of their shared athlete hospitality space at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics from “Ice House” to “Winter House,” following widespread protests in both Italy and the US over the role and conduct of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

By Amy Tennery MILAN, Feb 3 (Reuters) - U.S. captain Hilary Knight said players must be willing to adapt to shorter playing surfaces at the Milano Cortina Games, with the women's ice hockey tournament set to begin on Thursday.