The International Olympic Committee expressed satisfaction with the nearly completed Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena for the Milan Cortina Games, despite ongoing construction issues. The venue will host NHL players at the Olympics for the first time in over a decade, with concerns about ice quality addressed during a recent test event. IIHF President Luc Tardif reported positive ice conditions, assuring readiness for competition. Men’s and women’s hockey tournaments are scheduled for February 11-22 and February 5-19, respectively.
