“This is of course entirely possible, but this year it is a pipe dream,” Tretyak noted in an interview with TASS.
The Russian national team has been suspended from participation in competitions under the auspices of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) since February 2022.
The Czech Republic is currently hosting the 87th World Hockey Championship, which the Russian team was not allowed to attend.
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Source: Sport
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