The National Hockey League (NHL) have admitted they are "nowhere near a resolution" on whether or not

The North American league, home to most of the world's top ice hockey players, did not shut down during

working on a resolution.He said the NHL wants to allow their stars to play in China in order to help ice hockey

2017 and 2018, although none took place this year.The NHL have been active in trying to promote ice hockey

Ovechkin visiting this month as an ambassador ©NHLThe NHL have been active in trying to promote ice hockey

to the people of China for the game of hockey," said Daly to AFP."

New Zealand qualified for the men's final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic hockey test event as they battled

The Kiwis fell behind at the Oi Hockey Stadium, newly-built for next year's Games, when Indian skipper

hopes are at an end after their opening 6-0 loss to India.The event is testing facilities at the Oi Hockey

of the Olympic and Paralympic test events are taking place under the "Ready Steady Tokyo" banner.The hockey

Africa's men and women's booked their places at Tokyo 2020 with final-day victories at the International Hockey

Spain bounced back from an opening day defeat to Belgium to beat Wales and get their bid to reach the men's EuroHockey Nations Championship semi-finals back on track in Antwerp.

Germany started their men's EuroHockey Nations Championship campaign with a 9-0 thrashing of Scotland in Antwerp.

deny them victory in a 2-2 draw.Wales, playing their first game at the top level of men's European hockey

to secure a spot at Tokyo 2020 after they claimed a fourth successive victory at the International Hockey

Japan’s men suffered defeat in their opening match at the Tokyo 2020 hockey test event at the newly-built

Oi Hockey Stadium that will host the Olympic tournament next year.

ReadySteadyTokyo #Tokyo2020 @Olympics @Tokyo2020 @Japan_hockey pic.twitter.com/tHgjZJjM3f— International Hockey

Hosts Belgium made an impressive start to the Men's EuroHockey Nations Championship with a comfortable win over Spain in Antwerp this evening.

Marijke Fleuren has been re-elected President of the European Hockey Federation at the organisation's

The Dutchwoman, a member of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Executive Board, stood unopposed

for the role at the meeting at the Crowne Plaza in the Belgian city.The well-respected hockey official

 Members of 32 national associations signed the Europea Hockey Federation's Gender Balance Charter

in Antwerp ©EHFThe Assembly had a "My Hockey" theme, with presentations from delegates from Slovenia

while encouraging more highly-skilled people to take up leadership positions within hockey.

The stadium, infrastructure and organisation for hockey at the 2020 Olympic Games will be put under the

The tournament will be held at the newly built Oi Hockey Stadium from tomorrow until Wednesday (August

that has been prohibited at previous Olympic Games due to security and sponsorship concerns.On the hockey

pitch, India are the highest ranked men's team as they sit fifth in the International Hockey Federation

New Zealand against Japan in the men's competition.The 2020 Olympics in Tokyo begin on July 24, with hockey

The Canadian women's ice hockey team will hold their annual season-opening training camp in Liverpool

The annual BFL National Women’s Team Fall Festival takes place at the start of every ice hockey season

Emera Centre and will feature two intra-squad friendlies as well as two games against local junior hockey

- https://t.co/u136z6xutm pic.twitter.com/wnMf43d3g8— Hockey Canada (@HockeyCanada) August 14, 2019The

fans the chance to watch their role models at an affordable price," Hockey Canada director of events

and properties Ryan Robins said.Nova Scotia comes prior is set to host the 2020 International Ice Hockey

There was double delight for Zimbabwe at the International Hockey Federation (FIH) African Olympic qualifiers

, Tendayi Maredza bagging a brace and Tatenda Kanyangarara getting on the scoresheet.Zimbabwe Women hockey

Jörn Verleger was elected as the International Fistball Association President at its Congress in Winterthur in Switzerland.

be contested at the SAP Arena, home to Rhein-Neckar Löwen handball team and the Adler Mannheim ice hockey

The Netherlands will be hoping to retain their men's and women's titles at the EuroHockey Nations Championships in Belgian city Antwerp, where action is due to begin tomorrow.

three third-place finishes from 16 appearances.The Netherlands came third in this year's International Hockey

Federation (FIH) Pro League and ranked second at the 2018 Hockey World Cup.On each occasion, Belgium

Netherlands are certainly considered the team to beat in the women's event as the reigning FIH Pro League and Hockey

A total of 15 Olympians, nine Paralympians and three teams have been named as finalists for the United States Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame class of 2019.

champion, and former International Olympic Committee member Angela Ruggiero, part of the US women's ice hockey

1996 women's basketball side which claimed gold at the Games in Atlanta, the Nagano 1998 women's ice hockey