ZURICH (AP) — 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.
