(AP Photo/Petr David Josek, File) ZURICH (AP) — Russia and Belarus are to remain frozen out of International Ice Hockey ...
It's not as big as an Olympic hockey tournament, but national pride will be on the line during the 4 Nations Face-Off.
A stripped-down event missing some of the best hockey players from places like Russia, Germany and Czechia isn't ideal.
The NHL and NHL Players' Association envision a continuing cycle of alternating Olympics and World Cups every two years.