Athletistic / Hockey. President of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Luc Tardif cited the main conditions for a possible return of Russian teams to international competitions under the auspices of the organization.
“First, finally adopt the IIHF rules on international transfers, prohibiting a hockey player from playing when suspended by decision of the IIHF, and also accept the universal concept of “contract”. Secondly, the Russian Hockey Federation The Federation must adopt rules and regulations, as well as statutes that comply with IIHF standards,” Sport-Express quoted Tardif as saying.
On January 1, 2024, Luc Tardif wanted the FHR to return to international competitions this calendar year.
In February 2022, the IIHF suspended all teams from Russia and Belarus from participation in international tournaments due to events in Ukraine. On March 22 last year, the organization extended the suspension for the entire 2023/2024 international season. And in the summer of 2023, the epic began with the contract of goalkeeper Ivan Fedotov with CSKA.
Source: Sport
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