Hockey Safety
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Olympic hockey rink in Milan smaller than NHL standard
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The ice surface for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics hockey tournament will be smaller than NHL rinks, measuring 196.85 feet by 85.3 feet, sparking safety concerns among league officials. Construction at the Santagiulia Arena remains ongoing with less than three months until the opening ceremony, and there is no backup venue planned. Coaches and executives have expressed confusion over the dimensions, which deviate from prior agreements.