Former head coach of the Russian national team Vladimir Plushev said that the decision to allow CSKA goalkeeper Ivan Fedotov to participate in Continental Hockey League (KHL) matches slaps the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). Plyushchev quotes DEA News.
“It was clear that Fedotov would still go out and play. Otherwise, he would lose his reputation in front of the fans of CSKA and personally Igor Esmantovich. KHL said one thing for a week, another for the second, and another for the third. The story is definitely not over. Plushev said the IIHF will take some action because it was essentially slapped in the face.
On the eve of the head of the KHL Alexei Morozov knowledgeableIt was announced that Fedotov, who was disqualified, will play against Ak Bars.
On August 14, the IIHF penalized CSKA with a one-season international transfer ban. In addition, the team’s goalkeeper Ivan Fedotov will not be able to play in the Continental Hockey League until 31 December 2023. On August 27, the Russian Hockey Federation (RHF) allowed Fedotov to play from January 1, 2024. So CSKA will start the new season without him.
From July 2022 to July 2023 Fedotov served in the army. He was currently contracted with the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Previously reportedIt is stated that the IIHF will make a statement regarding the participation of CSKA goalkeeper Fedotov in the Ak Bars match.
Source: Gazeta
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