Gord Miller, during the bronze medal game said that the 2020s are unlikely to see a return of RU/Belarus, and any 2030 participation is in jeopardy

[hockeyFan029]

What do people think of the fact it could be between 7 and 17 years before we see a return of Russia and Belarus. He also clarified this is likely even if Russia withdrew imminently from Ukraine. He also said it was made clear to him according to unnamed IIHF officials.

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[Zirakzigil]

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[Gord Miller] Future of Russia/Belarus in IIHF events (Mod warning post 7)

Full comment from Gord Miller: "Further to that, the overwhelming consensus among national federations here at the IIHFHockey congress is that it will be years before Russia and Belarus are readmitted, regardless of when or how the invasion of Ukraine ends. "

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