Russia Threatens Legal Action After Canada Bars Team From World Juniors in Alberta
Russian Hockey Federation President Vladislav Tretiak says his country may pursue compensation claims if Canada bans Russia’s junior hockey team from competing in next month’s world junior championship in Alberta. The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), which organizes the world junior championship, “has a way out—either allow us to participate or, if we cannot enter Canada, move the championship, not hold it at all, or impose sanctions on Canada,” Tretiak said. Tretiak made the comments to Russian news agency TASS at a presidential sports council meeting attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Nov. 12. Ottawa confirmed last week that Russia’s national team would not be permitted to enter Canada to compete.
Russia may seek compensation if its junior hockey team is banned from competing in the world junior championship in Alberta, Canada. The Russian Hockey Federation President stated the IIHF has options, including allowing participation or moving the championship. Canada has confirmed that Russia’s national team will not be allowed to enter the country for the event.
- Russia may pursue compensation claims if its junior hockey team is banned from the world junior championship in Alberta.
- The Russian Hockey Federation President suggested the IIHF could allow Russian participation, move the championship, or sanction Canada.
- Canada has confirmed that Russia’s national team will not be permitted to enter the country for the competition.
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