The International Ice Hockey Federation has banned Belarus and Russia from participating in its competitions until further notice In reaction to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Highlights
- The International Ice Hockey Federation bans Russia and Belarus from participation in all competitions until further notice.
- The decision was made in reaction to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- The 2023 world junior hockey championship was scheduled for Dec.
- 2022 and Jan.
- 2023 with Novosibirsk and Omsk as the host cities.
- Russia’s women’s national team also won’t play in either the U18 or women’s world championship tournaments.