Seven hockey federations refuse to sign World Junior Championship schedule over Russia's participation

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Seven hockey federations, led by the German Ice Hockey Union, refused to sign the schedule for the World Junior Championship in Canada due to the Russian team's participation, according to Die Zeit. The International Ice Hockey Federation had sent a calendar with Russia replacing Norway. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney previously stated the country would deny visas to Russian and Belarusian athletes. DEB head Frank Lutz reported the refusal to the Bundestag sports committee and urged the IIHF to resolve the situation quickly. The tournament runs from December 26 to January 5 in Edmonton and Red Deer.


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