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Ice hockey's governing body has shelved plans to relaunch a Europe-wide competition after resistance from the top leagues.
The IIHF says ''the majority of the leagues were not in favor'' of competing in a 2011-12 Champions Hockey League.
The federation's deal offered investment of $18.8 million over three seasons including settlement of compensation for clubs who qualified for the canceled 2009-10 season.
Swiss club Bern is awaiting a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling on its claim for $1.3 million.
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The league played one season then folded when main sponsor Gazprom withdrew.
The IIHF says it will ''continue dialogue'' to revive the project.
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