Tardif: I wish Russian return to IIHF competitions in 2024

[vorky]

IIHF President Luc Tardif: I wish that in 2024 the entire IIHF family will be fully assembled again, including Russian/FHR return to our competitions.

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[TheBeastCoast]

Let's do it then.

 

[Heffyhoof]

Hockey wise, it would be nice if they could just boot some of the permanent double digit loser teams and reinsert Russia. But I might be accused of being horny for Russia by one of our moral compasses.

 

[FissionFire]

When they withdraw from Ukraine they are more than welcome back. Until then they can all suck it.

 

[Arthur Morgan]

isnt the war over now? let them back in

 

[Pandaman11]

Well of course, everybody wishes that.

Because if they're back, it means the ban was lifted.
If the ban was lifted, it means the war is over.

 

[mr figgles]

Me too. I also want Ukraine to be whole again. That first.

 

[Jugitsu]

That's a good wish. Because it would mean Russia has withdrawn from Ukraine. But it won't happen. It would be the end of the mini czar.

 

[Zero Requiem]

Watch LotR if you want to see orcs.

 

[vorky]

No.

But if Canada etc. are too horny for Russia they can go there and play some special tournament

Agree, the largest hockey arena in the world in St.Petersburg would deserve such a series!

 

[GKJ]

isnt the war over now? let them back in

how on earth did this conclusion get made?

Clearly the IIHF has a criteria that has yet to be met, given that both nations are represented in it snd operate with autonomy.

 

[FastEddie]

No you can't invade another IIHF member in a war of aggression and expect everyone to look the other way. Fools, anyone who thinks so.

 

[karlstegger]

Absolutely no. After the war ends and they fully withdraw from Ukraine (yeah like that will ever happen), there should still be a 5-10 year ban.

 

[Ivo]

As others have said, I also hope for them to be back (assuming the reasons for excluding them are no longer there and they’ve made proper reparations).