Russia's participation in World Juniors
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OTTAWA - The federal government says Russian athletes who hold valid visas to play in Canada will not be permitted to participate in the 2026 world junior hockey championship in Alberta.
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Russian hockey federation president Vladislav Tretiak says Russia will seek compensation from Canada if its team is barred from next month’s world juniors championship in Alberta.
The IIHF has not formally announced any changes to the tournament field.
Russians and Belarusians were banned from the CHL’s import draft from 2022-24 before being allowed back in.
According to the CHL, Russia led this year’s draft with 32 of the 114 players selected.
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Russian hockey federation president Vladislav Tretiak announced on Thursday that Russia will demand compensation from Canada and Germany if its team is barred from next month's world juniors championship in Alberta. This follows a Wednesday statement from Ottawa declaring that Russian players will be prohibited from competing despite a recent Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling to reinstate Russia to international…
Russia says it’ll demand compensation if barred from World Juniors in Alberta →5 articles from Global News on this storyVladislav Tretiak, president of the Russian hockey federation, threatened to seek compensation and push for the relocation or cancellation of the upcoming world junior championship in Alberta if Russia is barred from competing. Tretiak made this statement after Canada confirmed it would not allow Russian players to participate in the tournament despite a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport that ordered…
Russian federation head Tretiak says it will seek compensation if barred from world juniors in Alberta →4 articles from CBC on this storyThe Canadian government confirmed that Russian athletes will not participate in the upcoming World Junior Championship hockey tournament set for December 26 in Alberta, despite recent rulings by the Court of Arbitration for Sport allowing Russia to compete in several international ice hockey events. Adam van Koeverden, secretary of state for sport, stated that Canada will prevent Russian and Belarusian athletes from…
Feds confirm Russian athletes ‘will not participate’ at world juniors in Alberta →2 articles from Toronto Sun on this storyVladislav Tretiak, president of the Russian hockey federation, is threatening legal action against Canada and possibly Germany if Russia is barred from upcoming international hockey competitions, including the world junior championship in Alberta starting December 26. Tretiak’s threat comes after Canada confirmed it would not allow Russian players to compete, despite a recent ruling from the Court of Arbitration for…
Tretiak pushes back against Russia’s hockey ban from Canadian competition →2 articles from The Globe and Mail on this storyCanada’s Secretary of Sport, Adam van Koeverden, announced that Russian players will be barred from competing at the upcoming world junior ice hockey championships in Alberta starting December 26, regardless of existing visas. This decision follows a week after Canada threatened to override a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling allowing Russia back into international competition. The move could potentially replace…
Secretary of Sport says Canada will not allow Russians to play at world junior championships →2 articles from Toronto Star on this storyThe International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) moved Norway's junior ice hockey team to Division 1A to make room for Russia at the World Junior Championship in Alberta from December 26 to January 5, following a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling that reinstates Russian teams in international competition. However, Russia’s participation remains uncertain due to unresolved visa issues and potential logistical…
Norway dropped from junior hockey championship to make room for Russia →Analysis
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"The situation is still unclear," Norway's ice hockey secretary general Peter Salsten said in a statement posted on the association's website and translated from Norwegian to English.
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"This makes us hope that the last word has not been said about our participation in Canada."
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Norway says it has been bumped by the IIHF to allow Russia to compete at world juniors in Canada
Norway says Russia slated to take its spot at world juniors after court ruling
Norway says it has been bumped for Russia to compete at world juniors in Canada
How it changed
- 8 Nov
"The situation is still unclear," Norway's ice hockey secretary general Peter Salsten said in a statement posted on the association's website and translated from Norwegian to English.
- 9 Nov
Shortly after the court ruling last month, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a ban on Russian athletes, in addition to those from Belarus, from participating in the tournament while in Canada because of the war with Ukraine.
- 11 Nov
There are Russians with valid visas playing in the Canadian Hockey League, the umbrella organization for the country’s three top major junior hockey leagues.
- 12 Nov
Tretiak, a legendary Soviet goaltender and three-time Olympic gold medallist, told TASS the federation had asked the International Ice Hockey Federation’s ethics council to investigate and punish national federations organizing boycotts of games against Russia.
Coverage 16 articles
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- 12 Nov Russian federation head Tretiak says it will seek compensation if barred from world juniors in AlbertaVladislav Tretiak, president of the Russian hockey federation, threatened to seek compensation and push for the relocation or cancellation of the upcoming world junior championship in Alberta if Russia is barred from competing. Tretiak made this statement after Canada confirmed it would not allow Russian players to participate in the tournament despite a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport that ordered…CBC
12 Nov Tretiak pushes back against Russia’s hockey ban from Canadian competitionVladislav Tretiak, president of the Russian hockey federation, is threatening legal action against Canada and possibly Germany if Russia is barred from upcoming international hockey competitions, including the world junior championship in Alberta starting December 26. Tretiak’s threat comes after Canada confirmed it would not allow Russian players to compete, despite a recent ruling from the Court of Arbitration for…The Globe and Mail
12 Nov Russia says it’ll demand compensation if barred from World Juniors in AlbertaRussian hockey federation president Vladislav Tretiak announced on Thursday that Russia will demand compensation from Canada and Germany if its team is barred from next month's world juniors championship in Alberta. This follows a Wednesday statement from Ottawa declaring that Russian players will be prohibited from competing despite a recent Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling to reinstate Russia to international…Global News
12 Nov Feds confirm Russian athletes ‘will not participate’ at world juniors in AlbertaThe Canadian government confirmed that Russian athletes will not participate in the upcoming World Junior Championship hockey tournament set for December 26 in Alberta, despite recent rulings by the Court of Arbitration for Sport allowing Russia to compete in several international ice hockey events. Adam van Koeverden, secretary of state for sport, stated that Canada will prevent Russian and Belarusian athletes from…Toronto Sun
12 Nov Canada says Russian players with visas will still be barred from World JuniorsCanada will prevent Russian hockey players from competing at the upcoming World Juniors tournament in Alberta, despite some players holding valid Canadian visas. Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden announced that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will block entry for Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials individually. This decision comes after a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling…Global News- 11 Nov Secretary of Sport says Canada will not allow Russians to play at world junior championshipsCanada’s Secretary of Sport Adam van Koeverden announced that Russian players will be barred from competing at the upcoming world junior ice hockey championships, despite valid visas, due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This decision was made a week after Canada threatened to override an arbitration court ruling that allowed Russia back into the tournament. The move could potentially replace Norway in the event…CBC
11 Nov Secretary of Sport says Canada will not allow Russians to play at world junior championshipsCanada’s Secretary of Sport, Adam van Koeverden, announced that Russian players will be barred from competing at the upcoming world junior ice hockey championships in Alberta starting December 26, regardless of existing visas. This decision follows a week after Canada threatened to override a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling allowing Russia back into international competition. The move could potentially replace…Toronto Star
11 Nov Canadian government says Russian players with visas will still be barred from WJCThe Canadian government has announced that Russian athletes holding valid visas will still be barred from participating in the upcoming 2026 World Junior Hockey Championship in Alberta, despite a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling requiring Russia's reinstatement in international hockey competitions. Prime Minister Mark Carney stated last week that Russian and Belarusian players would not be allowed to compete in…Toronto Star
9 Nov Van Koeverden casts doubt on Russian neutrals at world junior championshipAdam van Koeverden, Canada’s Secretary of State for Sport, expressed doubt about Russia competing as a neutral team at the upcoming world junior hockey championship in Alberta starting December 26. Despite the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling that Russia must be reinstated in international hockey, Van Koeverden clarified that the government's stance only allows individual Russian athletes to compete neutrally…The Globe and Mail
9 Nov What’s going on with the Russia IIHF World Juniors controversy?The International Ice Hockey Federation’s decision to allow Russia back into the World Juniors Hockey Championship has caused controversy. Norway claims its team is being replaced by Russia for the tournament starting December 26th in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta. Sweden has vowed not to play against Russia, while Canada maintains a ban on Russian athletes competing for their country due to Russia’s ongoing war…Global News
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- 9 Nov Canada's secretary of sport casts doubt on Russia competing as neutrals at Alberta world juniorsAdam van Koeverden, Canada’s Secretary of State for Sport, has expressed doubt about Russia competing as a neutral team at the upcoming world junior hockey championship in Alberta starting December 26. Van Koeverden clarified that while individual Russian athletes can compete neutrally at other events, this designation does not extend to teams. Prime Minister Mark Carney previously stated that Russian and Belarusian…CBC
9 Nov Sweden says it won’t play Russia at world juniors as Norway faces losing spotThe Swedish Ice Hockey Association has declared that it will not play against Russia in the upcoming world juniors tournament due to Russia's reinstatement by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), which may displace Norway from the event. This decision follows a recent Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling requiring IIHF to readmit Russia, despite ongoing sanctions against Russian and Belarusian athletes…Global News
9 Nov Norway dropped from junior hockey championship to make room for RussiaThe International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) moved Norway's junior ice hockey team to Division 1A to make room for Russia at the World Junior Championship in Alberta from December 26 to January 5, following a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling that reinstates Russian teams in international competition. However, Russia’s participation remains uncertain due to unresolved visa issues and potential logistical…Euronews
9 Nov Norway says it has been bumped for Russia to compete at world juniors in CanadaThe Norwegian Ice Hockey Association announced on Sunday that Norway has been replaced by Russia for the upcoming world junior championships in Canada, following a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling that allows Russian teams to compete internationally again. This change, which came as a result of Norway being ranked 10th and relegated to the 1A Division, creates uncertainty due to potential Canadian Prime…Global News
9 Nov Norway says Russia slated to take its spot at world juniors after court rulingNorway will lose its spot at the upcoming IIHF World Junior Championship to Russia due to a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling. The Norwegian Ice Hockey Association received confirmation from the International Ice Hockey Federation on Saturday that Russia has been placed as the 10th-ranked team, forcing Norway down to Division 1A. This decision comes despite Norway’s promotion last season and follows European…Toronto Sun- 8 Nov Norway says it has been bumped by the IIHF to allow Russia to compete at world juniors in CanadaNorway has been informed by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) that it will be replaced by Russia in the upcoming world junior championships set to begin on December 26th in Alberta, Canada. This decision follows a recent ruling from the Court of Arbitration for Sport which allowed Russian teams to compete internationally again starting with this tournament. However, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney…CBC
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