Swedish players playing in the KHL will not be called up to the national team

The president of the Swedish Hockey Federation, Anders Larsson, said that Swedish hockey players who play in the Continental Hockey League (KHL ) will not be called up to the national team.

We have reasons for this decision. It is important in view of the values ​​of hockey in Sweden and our positioning. There will be no KHL hockey players on the national team. Yes, this is a political decision related to the current situation, – Expressen quotes Larsson.

Previously, the Swedish Ice Hockey Federation banned players from being called up to the national team who played in the KHL playoffs last season.

Fonbet The KHL championship starts on September 1 with a match between CSKA and Metallurg.

Source : MatchTV

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