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Edmonton Oilers Rogers Place to Host World Cup of Hockey Semifinals and Final in 2028

The Edmonton Oilers, renowned for their five Stanley Cup wins, including four in the 1980s with Wayne Gretzky, have received exciting news. Their home rink, Rogers Place, will host the semifinals and final of the World Cup of Hockey in 2028. The NHL selected Edmonton alongside Calgary and Prague to stage games in this prestigious international tournament. Stars like David Pastrnak from Czechia, Cale Makar from Calgary, and Connor McDavid of the Oilers announced the news on social media. Oilers fans are thrilled, with the team sharing their excitement online. The event will kick off in February 2028, featuring eight national teams. Pragues O two Arena will handle European games, while Calgarys new Scotia Place will debut just in time. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman emphasized the passion of top players representing their countries, citing last years four nations tournament and the Winter Olympics as perfect examples.

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