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Russian team visas for Canada junior World Championship
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- Background
Canada to host World Junior Hockey Championship at end of 2026
The world's top under-20 hockey tournament was set for Canada over the 2026–27 turn of the year, raising early questions about Russian visas.
- Background
IIHF suspends Russia and Belarus from all international hockey events
On 28 February 2022 the IIHF suspended Russian and Belarusian national teams and clubs from all international competitions after the invasion of Ukraine.
Russia has a "plan B" if Canada refuses visas to junior hockey players
Canada's prime minister says Russians will "definitely" be refused visas for the junior hockey worlds. Mikhail Degtyaryov says Russia has a plan B.