The Swede Ekholm considered it unthinkable to the admission of the Russian national team to international tournaments
Defender of the Club of the National Hockey League (NHL) Edmonton Oilens and the Sweden national team of Matthias Ekholm appreciated the possible admission of the Russian national team to international competitions. His words are given by SVT.
He noted that he agrees with the position of the Swedish hockey federation, opposing the return of Russians. “Today it is unthinkable,” the player added.
On February 4, the International Hockey Federation (IIHF) announced the prevention of the Russian national team for the World Cup 2026. The decision on the participation of the team in the 2026 Olympics will be made by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) after the election of the president of the organization.
Among the teammates of Ekholm on Edmonton are Russian Vasily Podkolzin. This season, he played 54 matches in the NHL regular championship, in which he abandoned seven goals and made 17 assists.
Source: Lenta
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