'We Just Want to Play' Ovechkin Says on Russian Participation at IIHF Events
Ovechkin said Russian athletes want to represent their country as Canada moves to block them from the world junior hockey championship, officials said.
- On Tuesday in Ottawa, Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin stated Russian athletes "just want to play" and represent their country, declining to weigh in on the International Ice Hockey Federation's recent decision to reinstate Russia.
- The Court of Arbitration for Sport recently ordered the IIHF to reinstate Russia, prompting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to vow he will deny entry visas for Russian athletes at the 2027 World Junior Hockey Championship.
- Members of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress organized a "No War Crimes in Hockey" demonstration outside the Canadian Tire Centre on Tuesday to protest Ovechkin's support for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- Hockey Canada publicly thanked the government for its stance, as Canadian Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden said the "prime minister was extremely clear that sport will not be used for propaganda on Canadian soil."
- Several hockey federations including Sweden and Finland pledged to boycott games against Russia, while NHL commissioner Gary Bettman acknowledged the situation remains "very complicated" for the IIHF to resolve.
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Russia's possible return to the ice hockey stage provides for whirlwinds. NHL star Owetschkin refers to the fans and the best players.
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Alex Ovechkin Says 'It’s Not Up To Us’ As Russia’s Return To International Hockey Faces Opposition
Alex Ovechkin said Russian players want to represent their country as debate over Russia’s return to international hockey continues. He avoided taking a position on the CAS ruling, while Canada and European nations oppose Russia’s participation.
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.
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