Russia Demands Relocation or Cancellation of World Junior Hockey After Canada Ban

Russia's hockey federation is demanding the world junior championship be moved from Canada or canceled after Canada barred Russian players from the December tournament in Alberta. The federation also threatened compensation claims against Canada and Germany. Federation president Vladislav Tretiak requested an IIHF ethics investigation into federations boycotting Russia, citing rules that forfeit losses and sanctions apply to teams refusing to play. He spoke after Canada's decision, which followed a court ruling reinstating Russia over its 2022 invasion ban. Finland and Sweden refuse to play Russia, and sponsors threaten withdrawal, complicating relocation. Norway was reportedly told it would be dropped for Russia, though the IIHF hasn't confirmed the change.