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There is real concern the arena wont even be ready for the games.

Concerns continue to grow for hockey players ahead of the 2026 Olympics. Athletes were already informed to be prepared for accommodations falling well below what they're accustomed to as professional hockey players, but now the real concern is if the main hockey venue for the Olympic tournament will even be complete.

Significant concern arose this week when a test event scheduled for the venue between January 9-11 had to be preemptively moved as work on the venue will not be complete. Puck drop on the 2026 ice hockey tournament is scheduled for February 5, just over two weeks after the already cancelled test event.

Perhaps more concerning is the fact that in the past, Olympic hockey venues have held test events a year or more in advance, not weeks, and the inability to host those test events weeks before the tournament is set to begin is raising alarm bells.

As The Associated Press noted, it's not only about ensuring the ice surface is ready and safe, it's also about ensuring the venue has functioning washrooms, concessions, and other aspects that could impact, not only the fan and athlete experience, but safety.

https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/con...145133948.html