Fetisov does not believe the desire of Gashek to return Russians to international tournaments
Two -time Olympic champion and State Duma deputy Vyacheslav Fetisov doubted that Czech Dominic Gashka sincerely wants to return Russian hockey players to international tournaments. About this writes the publication “Arguments and Facts”.
“An unpredictable and controversial person. He did not like the Soviet Union, loved Soviet hockey players. He played in the KHL, then began to promote that we are his enemies. It is impossible to understand what he wants and what his goals he has, ”said Fetisov.
On January 29, Gashkaya called the return of Russian hockey players to international tournaments. “I would like the Russians to be able to return to international competitions where there would be no advertisement for their actions,” said the Olympic champion and two -time Stanley Cup.
Previously, Fetisov called a prerequisite for the return of Russians to world hockey tournaments. According to the ex-player, for this federation of the Russian hockey federation, apologies should be apologized. Who exactly – Fetisov did not specify.
The International Hockey Federation (IIHF) extended the removal of the national teams of Russia and Belarus for the season-2024/2025. The question of the team’s participation in the Olympic Games – 2026 remains open. For the first time, restrictions were introduced in February 2022.
Source: Lenta
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