Russia's invasion of Ukraine has led to a ban on its teams and athletes from competition. The impact of Russia's absence will be undeniable at this year's IIHF World Championship and this may not just be a one-off.
The International Ice Hockey Federation has announced that Ukraine and
Hungary men’s national teams are set to play an exhibition match to
raise funds for Ice Hockey Federation of Ukraine as they prepare for
the 2022 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Division I Group.
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NHL 22 will remove Russian and Belarusian national and club teams from the game in the wake of the IIHF's real-life suspension of the clubs from competition.
The IIHF has officially announced an indefinite suspension of the Russian and Belarusian national and club teams in response to the recent use of military force in Ukraine.