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North American ice hockey league the NHL is set to trial player-tracking technology during this month’s All-Star Game, according to Sportsnet.ca.

National Hockey League (NHL) commissioner Gary Bettman has said the return of the World Cup of Hockey, rather than participation at the 2018 winter Olympics, is the organisation’s main focus as it reportedly seeks to draw up a 12-year plan for the international game.

The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) will meet with the National Hockey League (NHL) next month to discuss the proposed World Cup of Hockey, amid reports that dates and participating teams have already been set for the return of the tournament.

The next edition of the NHL Winter Classic game will take place at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. between the Washington Capitals and Chicago Blackhawks, the North American ice hockey league has announced.

The NHL North American ice hockey league has announced that its salary cap will rise to $69m (€50.7m) for the 2014-15 season, slightly below initial projections.

National Hockey League (NHL) commissioner Gary Bettman has said the league and its Players’ Association (NHLPA) are closing in on a deal to resurrect the World Cup of Hockey competition, with Toronto reportedly set to stage its return in 2016.

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has reiterated his confidence that Sochi will stage a “safe and secure” winter Olympic Games with little over a week remaining until the event commences.

National Hockey League (NHL) players have approved the use of hybrid icing, which will be implemented for today's start of the 2013/14 season.