Ice Hockey-Norway Will Not Play Russia at 2027 Worlds, National Association Says
- On Tuesday, Norway joined Finland in pledging to boycott games against Russia at the men's ice hockey world championship, deepening a rift in the sport.
- Last week's ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport ordered the International Ice Hockey Federation to reinstate Russian teams, beginning with next month's world juniors in Canada.
- Citing 'significant security risks' amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, the Norwegian Ice Hockey Association said its team would boycott only the men's championship in May and play other tournament games.
- Finland is rallying other nations to join the boycott, while reports in Latvian media indicate Latvia could also refuse to face Russian teams in upcoming matches.
- Germany considers withdrawing from hosting the men's world championship next year over security concerns, while Turku, Finland, threatened to stop co-hosting the world juniors if Russia participates, and The Czech government could bar Russian players from the women's under-18 championship.
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Norway will not hold a match against Russia's team at the 2027 World Hockey Championship in Germany, reported to the Norwegian Hockey Union. The organization notified the Council of the International Hockey Federation (IIHF) of its decision, and handed over to RIA News. On 30 October, the Sports Arbitration Court (CAS) ordered the IIHF to allow Russian teams to compete for the 2026/27 season, including the adult male World Cup. "Without the curr…
Finland and Norway do not want to compete against Russia at the World Hockey Championships in Germany next year as long as the war continues. Pressure on the German Ice Hockey Federation is growing.
Finland will not face Russia in the 2027 World Hockey Championship. Nor will Norway. The Norwegian Ice Hockey Association announced this today.
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