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Former NHL player Dominik Hasek demands Russian and Belarusian athletes openly condemn war against Ukraine or be banned from Paris Olympics

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BY KAREL JANICEK | Associated Press July 7, 2023 PRAGUE (AP) — Russian and Belarusian athletes must state loud and clear they condemn Russia for the war in Ukraine or be banned from next year’s Paris Olympics, hockey gold medalist Dominik Hašek told The Associated Press. Hašek, who won gold with the Czech Republic team at … Read more

NHL suspends agreement with Russia-based KHL

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By STEPHEN WHYNO Associated Press The NHL suspended its dealings with the Russia-based KHL on Monday, a move that could make it more difficult for teams to sign players from there. The NHL told its teams to cease contact with KHL counterparts and Russia-based agents as part of the suspension of the memorandum of understanding … Read more

IIHF Suspends all Russian and Belarusian National Teams and Clubs from participation in every age category and in all IIHF competitions or events until further notice

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During an extra-ordinary meeting held on Monday, 28 February, the IIHF Council evaluated the impact of the current war. The IIHF strongly condemns the use of military force and urges the use of diplomatic means to solve conflict. The IIHF Council has decided to take the following actions:  -Suspension of all Russian and Belarusian National … Read more