“I hear your voice, it gives me strength”
Former CSKA goalkeeper Ivan Fedotov, who served in the army, tries not to lose contact with the outside world. Through his wife, Nadezhda, he issued a message to those who were not indifferent to the situation he was in. Fedotov’s words were published on social networks.
“At a difficult time for us, we, family and relatives, can’t help but notice how many caring people around the world have responded to Ivan’s story. At the request of Ivan, we would like to convey words of gratitude:
“I would like to thank all my fans, hockey fans, subscribers, for their invisible support at this difficult time, for their comments under the media posts. Guys, thank you for not leaving my situation unattended!
Thank you to everyone who has left a mark in the history of my life with their voices and participation. Regardless, thank you to the professional community for their perspective.
I know I hear your voices and that gives me strength and faith in the best outcome for my situation.”
– Wrote Nadezhda Fedotova.
“If the decision is found to be unlawful, he will return”
Ivan Fedotov was preparing to continue his career in the NHL in the new season – in May he signed a one-year contract with Philadelphia. But the situation turned out differently: on July 1, on suspicion of fleeing military service, he went to St. Petersburg, he was detained. He did not immediately enter the military unit – at first Ivan was sent to the hospital, because, according to his lawyer Alexei Ponomarev, the athlete had an exacerbation of gastritis against the background of stress. After Fedotov was discharged, he was sent to Severodvinsk, Arkhangelsk Region for military service.
The situation caused a controversial reaction in the sports community – many honored athletes said that Ivan should have done because he did not serve. However, Fedotov’s defense filed a complaint with the military prosecutor’s office, demanding that the decision of the draft commission be recognized as illegal and annulled. At the moment there is no court order as Alexei Ponomarev explained, but maybe in a week.
“We are waiting for the court’s decision. Not yet, but I hope there will be some information in a week.
If the decision is found to be unlawful, he will be returned regardless of whether he is currently on duty or not.
When exactly should we wait for the court decision? It is difficult to guess, ”Ponomarev told socialbites.ca.
Fedotov’s future remains uncertain. They do not know what to do in this situation, and Philadelphia representatives. The Athletic journalist Michael Russo said he spoke with the club’s general manager Chuck Fletcher the other day and admitted that he was afraid to write to Fedotov because he didn’t know if Ivan had his phone with him. there was someone else. The club is worried that the athlete may even be in Ukraine. But Aleksey Ponomarev emphasized that Fedotov was on the territory of a military unit in the Arkhangelsk region.
“Kaprizov postponed from the army”
Fedotov’s story set a precedent. So, according to media reports, one of the unnamed Russian NHL hockey players refused to take a vacation at home, fearing that Ivan might repeat his path. Against this background, the American press was concerned about the situation of Minnesota striker Kirill Kaprizov, who was denied entry to the United States.
He tried to cross the US border twice, first from Dubai and then from an island in the Caribbean. However, he was not allowed to enter the country as he did not have a work visa on both occasions. As Agent Shumi Babaev highlighted on Match TV, Kaprizov recently had surgery and will have to return to America after rehabilitation.
As for military service, the hockey player is suspended as a student.
“I understand Kaprizov is in rehab in Germany, it will take about two to three weeks. Then he will go to America, where he will prepare for the season with local doctors. He is a student, he has the right to deferment from the army – a certificate that allows him not to serve, ”said Babaev.