International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) general secretary Horst Lichtner has conceded that a “game-changing” offer is now likely needed in order for the NHL to reverse its decision not to compete at the 2018 winter Olympic Games, as the North American league’s players hit out at the stance.
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