Olympic champion, Stanley Cup champion Valery Kamensky, commented on the decision of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) to cancel the 2023 World Championships in Russia.
“We hoped the International Ice Hockey Federation would turn its head and move in a different direction – allowing Russia to host the World Championship. But unfortunately, new president Luc Tardif is doing the wrong thing, ruining international hockey. I think hockey without Russia is shoddy hockey. Hockey would not benefit from such a decision, ”said Kamensky sports24.
Recall that today the IIHF announced the cancellation of the tournament in Russia in 2023.
The new tournament host will be confirmed during the 2022 IIHF Annual Congress in Finland. The event will take place in the final stage of the 2022 World Cup.
The tournament will run from May 5 to May 21, 2023 in St. It was to be held in St. Petersburg. Russia was also denied the right to host the World Junior Championships in 2023. Participation of Russian hockey players in international competitions under the auspices of the IIHF was suspended.
Formerly Vyacheslav Fetisov Called “Wash” About the cancellation of the 2023 World Cup in Russia.
Source: Gazeta
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