Czech government: Nashville Predators, San Jose Sharks Russian players unwanted in Prague

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The Czech Foreign Ministry told two NHL teams opening their seasons in Prague that any Russian players would not be welcome because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Nashville Predators and San Jose Sharks are set to play regular-season games Oct. 7 and 8 at Prague's O2 Arena. The NHL is returning to Europe for its first games outside of North America since 2019.

Czech government: Nashville Predators, San Jose Sharks Russian players unwanted in Prague

10 days ago·Prague, Czechia

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CBC News

Czech government tells NHL Russian players aren't welcome for Prague series

The Czech Foreign Ministry told two NHL teams opening the season in Prague that any Russian players would not be welcome because of the war in Ukraine, prompting league officials to downplay the impact of the attempted ban.

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Czech government: NHL Russian players unwanted in Prague

NHL teams playing in the Czech capital next month have been told their Russian players are not welcome.

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Czech government: NHL Russian players unwanted in Prague

NHL teams playing in the Czech capital next month have been told their Russian players are not welcome

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Associated Press News

Czech government: NHL Russian players unwanted in Prague

The Czech Foreign Ministry has told the NHL that Russian players are not welcome for season-opening games because of the invasion of Ukraine. The Nashville Predators and San Jose Sharks

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The Washington Post

Czech government tells NHL teams that Russian players are unwelcome

The attempted ban against Russian NHL players comes as the International Olympic Committee is reconsidering athletes’ exclusion from some international competitions.

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