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World ice hockey body calls European summit

Published Mar. 14, 2012 10:00 a.m. ET

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Ice hockey's governing body has invited European national federations, leagues and clubs to talks about reviving a continental competition and their relationship with the NHL.

The International Ice Hockey Federation says stakeholders will meet at a June 12-14 forum in Barcelona, Spain.

IIHF President Rene Fasel says ''the focus will be on finding a format for a competitively and commercially viable top European club competition.''

It would follow the Champions Hockey League, which folded with financial problems after its debut 2008-09 season.

Fasel says ''key points'' will include cooperation with the NHL, the NHL players' union and the Canadian (Junior) Hockey League.

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