'We Just Want to Play' Ovechkin Says on Russian Participation at IIHF Events
Ovechkin said Russian players want to compete under their own flag as Canada blocks them from next month’s world junior championship.
- On Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, the Ukrainian Canadian Congress held a rally outside the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa to protest Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin’s support for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- Critics argue that by publicly endorsing Putin, Ovechkin is promoting Russia's genocide against Ukraine. The winger defended his political endorsements in September by stating, "I'm Russian, and I support my country."
- The small demonstration drew about 10 people, with Mike Ryndzak, UCC member, calling Ovechkin's participation "absolutely not acceptable." Ovechkin dismissed the protest, saying, "I just heard about this morning and I don't know what to say."
- Prime Minister Mark Carney announced last week that Russian athletes cannot represent their country at December’s World Junior Hockey Championship in Alberta. Carney stated athletes will not compete for their countries in Canada while the war continues.
- NATO ally Latvia prohibited Ovechkin from entering its territory in September. Separately, Global Affairs Canada has sanctioned more than 3,500 individuals for complicity in Ukraine's invasion.
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Alexander Ovechkin commented on the ban on entry for the Russian team to Canada.
NEW YORK. Alex Ovetjkin mottes av protester i Ottawa i natt. Medlemmar från organizations Ukrainian Canadian Congress fördömde Washington-stjärnan för hans stöd till Vladimir Putin. – Det är absolut inte acceptabelt att han får spela här, carrier demonstrator Mike Ryndzak.
Protesters gathered outside the home arena of the NHL team Ottawa to protest the admission of Washington team captain Alexander Ovechkin into Canada. “I heard about them this morning and I don’t really know what to say,” the superstar said.
NHL’s Alex Ovechkin says ‘lots of protests going on’ as Ukrainian Canadians hold pre-game demonstration in Ottawa
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin did not directly address a planned protest outside the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa over his support for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Ovechkin believes that fans want to see Russian hockey players at the 2027 World Youth Championship in Canada
Ovechkin believes that fans want to see Russian hockey players at the 2027 World Youth Championship in Canada. The captain of the Washington Capitals commented to the Ottawa Citizen on the statement by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney...
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