When double standards exist, the IIHF becomes nothing more than a political entity pushing certain political agendas over others. The main focus ceases to be about hockey all.
I was surprised too. I was positive they weren't going the worlds in Sweden. I thought Olympic decision was next. Then the next World's. They banned them for the first and third event and left the middle one open to more meetings. Thought that was strange.The right people are mad, so it's probably the right decision, but...
Why 2 years?
No matter which way you spin it, any comment in this thread is political. If you celebrate this decision or deride it....it is political.