2026 Winter Olympics ice hockey: dates, rules, and teams in Milan

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Ice hockey competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics has begun in Milan, with group stages starting February 5th. The fast-paced team sport involves two teams of six players competing over three 20-minute periods, aiming to score by getting a puck into the opposing net. Ice hockey debuted at the Summer Olympics in 1920 before moving to the Winter Games in 1924. The women's tournament was added in 1998.


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