Six extra players allowed to travel to Beijing with national teams

Olympic Games

In addition to the standard roster of 25 players, six more will be available in case of injury or Covid.

: Source: Darren Dregger; Language:; 24 January 2022 • 16:07; 24 January 2022 • 16:07

To soften the impact of injuries or a possible outbreak of Covid-19, the IIHF has reportedly ruled that national teams will be allowed to have an extra six players traveling with them to the Olympics, as Darren Dregger (TSN) writes.

New rules today from IIHF. 25 players plus 6 extra can travel to Beijing. All eligible to play if injury or Covid become a factor. In essence the Olympics will provide teams with a taxi squad.— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) January 24, 2022