The IIHF plans to organize a new tournament for 12 European national teams

The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) is organizing a new tournament, the European Nations Cup, so that national teams can play matches during European international breaks. This was reported on the federation's website on May 26.

"The IIHF is organizing the European Nations Cup to ensure that all national teams can play meaningful matches during breaks in European international tournaments," the sports organization said in a statement.

The decision to create new competitions was made at the IIHF Congress in Stockholm. According to the press service of the organization, 12 national teams will be able to participate in the competition. At the same time, the format and composition of the participants remain unknown.Газета.Ru ".

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