2027 World Juniors

Russian Sports Ministry announces a “plan B” in case of visa problems with Canada ahead of the 2027 World Juniors

Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev said that the Russian Ice Hockey Federation has prepared a backup plan in case Canada refuses visas to hockey players for the 2027 World Junior Championship. After the CAS decision overturning the suspension, the IIHF restructured the tournament schedule, while six European federations refused to play matches against Russia at the 2027 World Championship.