Sunday, June 30, 2013

Meeting set on possible NHL deal for Sochi Games - Spokesman ...

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman will try to wrap up a deal Monday allowing NHL players to compete in the Sochi Olympics. He says the league will meet in New York with the players? association, the International Olympic Committee and International Ice Hockey Federation. Bettman spoke Thursday after a session with the Board of Governors. He says the board has given him the authority to finish the deal. Bettman said ?that?s something we will try and conclude an agreement with.? Having the NHL players compete in the games would mean a break in next year?s NHL regular season of??


You have viewed 20 free articles or blogs allowed within a 30-day period. FREE registration is now required for uninterrupted access.

Registration Required

  • log in to your Spokesman.com account for unlimited viewing and commenting access.
  • Don't have a Spokesman.com account? Create a Spokesman.com profile and register for FREE access.
  • S-R Media, The Spokesman-Review and Spokesman.com are happy to assist you. Contact Customer Service by email or call 800-338-8801

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman will try to wrap up a deal Monday allowing NHL players to compete in the Sochi Olympics. He says the league will meet in New York with the players? association, the International Olympic Committee and International Ice Hockey Federation. Bettman spoke Thursday after a session with the Board of Governors. He says the board has given him the authority to finish the deal. Bettman said ?that?s something we will try and conclude an agreement with.? Having the NHL players compete in the games would mean a break in next year?s NHL regular season of about two weeks in February. ??AP

Source: http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2013/jun/29/meeting-set-on-possible-nhl-deal-for-sochi-games/

Colorado Springs

No comments:

Post a Comment

Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.