IIHF files complaint against CAS arbitrators over Russia ruling

The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has filed a formal complaint against two of the arbitrators who ruled that Russia must be allowed to compete again, according to reports from The Athletic and TSN. The complaint to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) follows the recent decision to reinstate Russia in World Championship competitions, which has sparked strong reactions. Norway has stated it will not play against Russia, and Canada has announced no Russian players will receive visas for next month's junior World Championship. The IIHF reportedly alleges the two arbitrators have business ties to Russia, according to anonymous sources within the federation. The three-person panel made the original decision, and CAS has not yet commented on the complaint.