This was stated by Vladislav Tretiak, chairman of the Russian Ice Hockey Federation (FHR), to the state-run Russian news agency Tass.
“The FHR has sent a request to the IIHF Ethics Council, demanding an investigation into and sanctions against the federations that have taken part in organizing such a boycott,” Tretiak said.
He also said that the federation had demanded that the IIHF ensure Russia’s participation in the Junior World Championship in Canada in December-January, or move the tournament to a country where the Russians can play.
On Wednesday evening, the Canadian government announced that the country would not issue visas to Russian players or managers. Junior players who already have a Canadian visa will also not be allowed to play.
Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Austria and Latvia have announced that they will boycott matches against Russia in upcoming World Championship tournaments. Switzerland has stated that its junior players will not play against Russia in the upcoming World Championship in Canada.
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