IIHF Bans Russia From 2027 World Juniors, Men's Worlds, U-18s, RIHF To Appeal

The International Ice Hockey Federation announced on Thursday that Russia will not play in four tournaments this upcoming season.

Russia is not allowed to participate in the IIHF men's World Championship, World Junior Championship and the World Men's and Women's Under-18s in 2027.

A decision on the 2027 women's World Championship is expected to be reviewed separately in November 2026.

The Russian Ice Hockey Federation said it's appealing the IIHF Council's decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

The IIHF Council had to re-analyze Russia's eligibility on an event-by-event basis for the 2026-27 season. The Russian Ice Hockey Federation said it's appealing the latest decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

thehockeynews.comIIHF Bans Russia From 2027 World Juniors, Men's Worlds, U-18s, RIHF To AppealThe IIHF Council had to re-analyze Russia's eligibility on an event-by-event basis for the 2026-27 season. The Russian Ice Hockey Federation said it's appealing the latest decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

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