New Jersey (AP) - It has been announced that the FNHL World Cup will return this upcoming offseason. GM Jeff Nagle has taken on the task to be the official tournament organizer for this phenomenal event.
At press time a total of 7 nations will participate in the event, Canada, USA, Russia, Czech Republic, Finland, Sweden and a Unified Team featuring players from many of the former Russian block teams will participate. There are rumors that there might be an 8th team but negotiations have not been reached with the 8th team.
GMs from the FNHL will be allowed to participate in the player selection and game lineups. The managers will be chosen in the coming weeks. Asked if he will be manager of one of the teams GM Nagle said that organization of the tournament will be enough work for him although he would have been honored to participate.
"This will be a great way for the great hockey talent's of the world to showcase their talent on the ice against one another." said GM Nagle. "Alot of the details have yet to be worked out, but we are currently working on a new website to promote the tournament, and in the coming weeks we will be selecting GMs and preparing player lists that will be eligable for the tournament." added Nagle.
The dates of the tournament have yet to be released but it is believe that the tournament will start shortly after the FNHL Entry Draft. The tournament will last aproximately 3 weeks with each team playing one another 2 times then a single game elimination playoff. It is believed that the rosters will be chosen by the conclusion of the FNHL playoffs to enable GMs to prepare their lines and schedule practices before the tournament will begin.
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