Two-time Olympic champion in hockey Alexander Kozhevnikov responded to the news that the Finnish national team will not be able to participate in the World Cup if the Russian team is accepted. He shared his opinion with him “Championship”.
“Finland is doing everything against Russia. And Sweden too. Finns are generally scumbags and scoundrels. I’m being rude, but I don’t work for the government. We taught them hockey, they always strived for Russia. I taught them how to play hockey. Isn’t it a shame now that our great coach works there?
Or is it jealousy? These are pure scoundrels and scum. Not the whole people, but a bought government. Where does the Finnish elite have money? In American banks or in their own banks affiliated with American banks? They are afraid of losing them and have no conscience. They want to make money from their people,” said the former hockey player.
On November 30, the Iltalehti publication reported that the Finnish team may refuse to participate in the 2025 World Cup if the Russian team is allowed to participate in the tournament.
According to the source, currently the management of the Finnish Hockey Federation believes that the time has not yet come when it is appropriate to compete with Russian athletes.
In November, National Hockey League Players Association (NHLPA) president Marty Walsh said Russian players would likely not participate in the NHL international tournament in February 2025. In September, NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly announced that the league and the NHLPA plan to host the World Cup in 2025. It was noted that teams from Canada, Sweden, Finland and the USA will participate in the international tournament. Organizers want the games to be held in Europe.
Previously Bykov explained Finland’s refusal to participate in the World Cup if Russia accepts it.