French striker of automobilist Stefan Da Costa in an interview YouTube channel “Slippery Ice” He talked about the decision of the national federation not to call him to the location of the national team, due to the resumption of play in the Continental Hockey League (KHL).
Was it difficult to decide to stay in the KHL? NO. I know how things are. “French? Wow…” I had no issues, nothing changed for me. The only thing that upsets me is that I can no longer play for my national team. Because I’m playing in Russia. The decision is stupid but … yes, the federation decided it. It hurts. Still, it’s a national team and I’ve invested a lot in it,” said Da Costa.
It is worth noting that there has been a decrease in foreign hockey players and clubs in the league since the end of last season. Many legionnaires left Russia because of the situation in Ukraine. Some federations opposed the performance of hockey players in the KHL. Thus, in Latvia they passed a law prohibiting local athletes and coaches from participating in competitions in Russia and Belarus.
It was previously reported that Avtomobilist loses to Metallurg and exits KHL playoffs.