Norway says it has been bumped by the IIHF to allow Russia to compete at world juniors in Canada
Norway says the ruling could force it into the 1A Division as six nations and sponsors weigh boycotts over Russia's return.
- On Sunday, The Norwegian Ice Hockey Association announced it was informed of being replaced by Russia in the upcoming world junior championships in Canada, creating uncertainty for the 10-nation tournament.
- The switch follows a recent ruling reinstating Russian hockey teams to international competition, which the International Ice Hockey Federation feels compelled to implement after years of sanctions.
- Norway, as the 10th-ranked team, was relegated to accommodate Russia, while several corporate sponsors threatened to withdraw from the tournament over the decision.
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated he will bar the Russian team from entering Canada, potentially leaving Norway's participation unresolved pending formal confirmation from the International Ice Hockey Federation.
- Peter Salsten, Norwegian ice hockey secretary general, expressed hope that "the last word has not been said" about Norway's participation before the tournament opens in Alberta on Dec. 26.
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Norway says it has been bumped by the IIHF to allow Russia to compete at world juniors in Canada
The Norwegian Ice Hockey Association said Sunday it has been informed that it is being bumped by Russia from competing in the world junior championships in Canada, a decision creating further uncertainty involving the 10-nation tournament.
Norway says it has been bumped by the IIHF to allow Russia to compete
The Norwegian Ice Hockey Association said Sunday it has been informed that it is being bumped by Russia from competing in the world junior championships in Canada, a decision creating further uncertainty involving the 10-nation tournament. The
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