NHL Unveils 2027 All-Star Weekend Changes, Format for International 3-on-3 Tournament
The event will feature 10 players age 25 or younger and a five-team international tournament, with Russian players expected on the World squad.
- On Tuesday, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and NHLPA Executive Director Marty Walsh announced the 2027 All-Star Weekend at UBS Arena, introducing a five-team international format featuring Canada, Finland, Sweden, the United States, and a World team.
- Following the success of the 4 Nations Face-Off and the Olympics, the league incorporated international representation into All-Star Weekend. UBS Arena will host after previously scheduled Olympic-related plans were cancelled.
- Ten players aged 25 or younger will compete in the skills competition for a $1 million prize. Each team roster features 11 players, with the winning squad receiving a $2 million cash prize.
- Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly confirmed Russian players are eligible for the World team. Participating squads will compete in 3-on-3 round-robin exhibition games to determine the champion.
- Bettman addressed succession planning, stating discussions have occurred over recent years but nothing is imminent. He described the All-Star format as a potential prelude to the 2028 World Cup of Hockey.
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In holding his state of the league address before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final Tuesday, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced All-Star Weekend will have an international hockey flavor after the success of the 4 Nations Face-Off and Winter Olympics.
NHL bringing new format with international flair to 2027 All-Star Weekend at UBS Arena
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and NHL Players Association executive director Marty Walsh announced the official plans for UBS Arena, the home of the Islanders, to host the 2027 All-Star Game and skills competition next season from Feb. 5-6.
The NHL's "All-Star Game" is an exhibition tournament between national teams.
2027 NHL All-Star weekend at UBS Arena will have skills competition and tournament of nationally-based teams
The skills competition will feature 10 players ages 25 or younger; the tournament will be three-on-three with players representing the U.S., Canada, Finland, Sweden and the World.
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