IIHF maintains opposition to Russia’s reinstatement, silent on Canada’s position
from Sportsnet, by Associated Press,
The International Ice Hockey Federation says it remains opposed to a ruling ordering Russia's reinstatement to international hockey competition, but has stopped short of addressing Canada's refusal to allow Russian players into the country.
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that Russian players won't be permitted to compete at next month's world junior championship in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alta.
- Major sponsors of ice hockey worlds pressure IIHF over Russia inclusion — ESPN
- Prominent IIHF Sponsors Threaten To Withdraw Support If Russia Is Included — The Hockey News
- In banning Russia, Canada flexes its supreme power in hockey — The Globe and Mail — Hockey
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