Hockey Canada releases statement on IIHF's decision, Russian invasion of Ukraine
Hockey Canada has released a statement on Monday evening in regards to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the announcement the International Ice Hockey Federation made earlier today.
"Hockey Canada strongly condemns the unprovoked attack on Ukraine by Russia and stands in support of the nation of Ukraine. Our hearts are with all citizens, both in Ukraine and globally, including Ukrainian Canadians. While this is a humanitarian crisis that goes beyond sports, we also stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian hockey family and all those impacted around the world.
Hockey Canada supports the decision by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) to suspend Russia and Belarus from international competition. Hockey Canada has also made the decision not to allow their participation in events held in Canada that do not fall under the IIHF's jurisdiction. Hockey Canada will remain in communication with the IIHF and Sport Canada to determine any future plans to interact with the Russian Ice Hockey Federation and the Belarusian Ice Hockey Association."
Hockey Canada supports the decision by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) to suspend Russia and Belarus from international competition. Hockey Canada has also made the decision not to allow their participation in events held in Canada that do not fall under the IIHF's jurisdiction. Hockey Canada will remain in communication with the IIHF and Sport Canada to determine any future plans to interact with the Russian Ice Hockey Federation and the Belarusian Ice Hockey Association."
The IIHF announced on Monday afternoon that Russia and Belarus are suspended from any competition, at any age level through August. This means that Russia and Belarus will not participate at the 2022 Men's World Championship in Finland in May, while Russia won't be at the rescheduled 2022 World Juniors in August.
In addition to the suspension of the two nations, the IIHF also stripped Russia of hosting duties for the 2023 World Juniors that are scheduled for late-December.
Statement from Hockey Canada. pic.twitter.com/h6D8FWB9Xe— Hockey Canada (@HockeyCanada) February 28, 2022
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