Category: Luc Tardif
NHL to participate in 2026 and 2030 Winter Olympics
NHLPAThe NHL announced in a joint press conference with IIHF president Luc Tardif and NHLPA director Marty Walsh that the...
Read moreRussia, Belarus out of IIHF events until war ends
International Ice Hockey FederationRussia and Belarus won't be allowed to compete in International Ice Hockey Federation tournaments as long as the war in Ukraine continues, the group's president, Luc Tardif, said Sunday.
Read moreRussia, Belarus out of IIHF events until war ends
International Ice Hockey FederationBRAMPTON, Ontario -- Russia and Belarus won't be allowed to compete in International Ice Hockey Federation tournaments as long as the war in Ukraine continues, the group's president said Sunday. With both nations already barred from competing in IIHF events through 2024, its president, Luc Tardif, s...
Read moreExclusive: IIHF President Luc Tardif Weighs in From World Juniors
Luc TardifThe head of the international organization talks Russia, women's hockey, the current state of the world juniors and more.
Read moreLatest On The IIHF
Henrik Bach NielsenEarlier today, IIHF executives, President Luc Tardif, and Regional Vice President and Chairman of the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship Directorate Henrik Bach Nielsen, had the chance to sit down with the media prior to the World Junior medal games in Edmonton, discussing the status of the organiz...
Read moreRussia, Belarus Entries Suspended for 2023 World Championship Events
Luc TardifAt the IIHF Annual Congress in Finland this week, a decision was made to "freeze the participation" of Russia and Belarus at World Championship events in 2023.
Read moreIIHF Announces Suspension Of Russian, Belarusian Teams
IIHFThe IIHF has officially announced an indefinite suspension of the Russian and Belarusian national and club teams in response to the recent use of military force in Ukraine. Luc Tardif, president of the IIHF, released a statement: The IIHF is not a political entity and cannot influence the decisions...
Read more2022 World Junior Championship to be played in August
Luc TardifThe 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship will be played this summer after it was postponed in December due to COVID-19 issues.
Read more2022 World Junior Championship to be played in August
IIHFThe tournament for players under 20 began in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta on Dec.26 but was postponed after four days of play when the United States, Czechia and Russia each had to forfeit a preliminary-round game after players tested positive for COVID-19.Tardif said that the 2022 WJC could consi...
Read more2022 World Juniors to be played in August, was postponed due to COVID-19
IIHFThe tournament for players under 20 began in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta on Dec.26 in Alberta but was postponed after four days of play when the United States, Czechia and Russia each had to forfeit a preliminary-round game after players tested positive for COVID-19.Tardif said that the 2022 WJC...
Read moreIIHF, NHL hoping for early deal for 2026 Olympics
Bill DalyInternational Ice Hockey Federation president Luc Tardif said Thursday he is optimistic about reaching an agreement with the league, NHL players' union and IOC but he does not want to wait until the final year before the 2026 Olympics to finalize it.
Read moreIIHF, NHL optimistic about deal for 2026 Olympics
Luc TardifBEIJING -- International Ice Hockey Federation president Luc Tardif said Thursday he is optimistic NHL players will participate in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, Italy, though he wants an agreement reached further in advance this time around.
Read moreIIHF President Luc Tardif Promises NHL In 2026 Olympics, 2022 WJC Make-Up
Luc TardifStop me if you’ve heard this one before: there is optimism that the NHL will participate in the next Winter Olympic Games. Despite participation being agreed to in the most recent Collective Bargaining Agreement, the NHL pulled out of the current Beijing games late, citing Coronavirus as the main co...
Read moreIIHF, NHL optimistic about deal for 2026 Olympics
IOCBEIJING -- International Ice Hockey Federation president Luc Tardif said Thursday he is optimistic NHL players will participate in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, though he wants an agreement reached further in advance than this time around.
Read moreHC Donbass, Jalen Smereck reach 'mutual agreement' to terminate his contract
Luc TardifJalen Smereck and the Ukrainian Hockey League club he played for, HC Donbass, have reached a "mutual agreement" to terminate his contract, according to a statement released by the team on Sunday.
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