Watch Live: World Cup of Hockey press conference

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman. (John Locher/AP)

The NHL and NHLPA are set to host a media conference Wednesday in Toronto.

The conference will take place at 12 p.m. ET and will showcase several planned fan and community outreach events as well as announce business and technological innovations planned for the September tournament.

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and NHLPA Executive Director Donald Fehr will be in attendance, along with other special guests.

The conference will be streamed live on Sportsnet.ca beginning at 12 p.m. ET. You can also watch on Sportsnet 360.

The 2016 World Cup of Hockey begins September 17 at Air Canada Centre in Toronto. Over 170 NHL players are set to take part in the tournament.

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