Russia should be allowed to play in the World Junior Championship. It looks like Norway will pay the price. “It’s hard to see it as anything other than unfair,” Secretary General Tony Wiréhn told the Swedish Ice Hockey Association’s website.
Ice hockeyThe International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has announced on its website that it is opening talks with Russia. The Finnish Ice Hockey Federation says the World Championship cannot be held with Russia taking part.
Ice hockeySeveral countries, including Sweden, have announced they will refuse to play Russia in next year's men's ice hockey world championship in Germany. But the German government wants to retain the hosting rights.
Ice hockeyWhen Sweden faces Canada this afternoon in the opening game of the Ice Hockey World Championship, the Canadians will not wear jerseys featuring the classic maple leaf. The reason is a bitter dispute over a sponsorship agreement with the International Ice Hockey Federation.
Ice hockeyThe cork popped when the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) announced that Russia would be allowed to compete in international ice hockey tournaments. CAS said the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) was aware of the consequences if the Russian Ice Hockey Federation’s appeal succeeded.
Ice hockeyŠkoda, the long-time main sponsor of the men's ice hockey world championship, has announced that it will reconsider its sponsorship if Russia participates in the tournament. Strauss, which makes workwear, has also made a similar announcement.
Ice hockeyThere is turmoil in the ice hockey world after the CAS ruling allowing Russia to compete in the World Cup. Several countries, including Sweden, refuse to play against the Russian national team. Now Russia is responding. “It is childish,” says Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev.
Ice hockeySix European national teams are boycotting matches against Russia at the World Championships. Despite this, the International Ice Hockey Federation will not ignore the CAS decision allowing Russia to compete. “That is completely out of the question,” former CAS arbitrator Conny Jörneklint tells TT.
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