Tardif says IIHF will open case against CSKA if Fedotov plays for him
President of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Luc Tardif called the consequences for CSKA if the club violates the terms of disqualification of goalkeeper Ivan Fedotov. It is reported by RIA Novosti.
The functionary recalled that the suspension of the goalkeeper is valid from September 1. “If CSKA violates these rules, the IIHF will open a disciplinary case against the club. There will be no more comments on this matter, ”Tardif said.
Fedotov was disqualified on August 14. The suspension will be in effect for four months. The army team was also banned from international transfers for a year. The IIHF refused CSKA to register a contract with Fedotov for the new season of the Continental Hockey League because of the player’s current agreement with the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League (NHL).
On July 1, Fedotov signed a contract with CSKA. The NHL expressed dissatisfaction with the decision, as it violates the goalkeeper’s current agreement with Philadelphia, concluded in May 2022. At the same time, the Russian tried to fly to the United States, but he was detained in St. Petersburg on suspicion of evading military service. After that, the player was sent to serve in the Russian Navy. A year later, the athlete was demobilized.
Source: Lenta
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