IIHF Drops Massive Statement Regarding Russia and Belarus

Since the conflict in Ukraine began, the IIHF has banned Russia and Belarus from competing in international competition, but now, that could all be about to change.

Back in March, the IIHF came together to discuss the potential of allowing them to return to the international stage, but instead they opted to not make that change.

Now, the IIHF President, Luc Tardiff has told reporters that the discussion will happen soon, with March 2024 tabled as the next time they will come together and potentially overrule their decision.

With the 2024 IIHF World Championships and a potential World Cup of Hockey being discussed for 2025 or beyond, this decision could be crucial to the international stage, as both teams have always brought plenty of fire and intrigue to the international stage.

Given that the likes of Alex Ovechkin and others still compete at the NHL level, there's a good possibility that the ruling will be overruled in March, but given how important the international hockey stage is to the sport, there's no telling what could happen.

As Read on Blade of Steel - IIHF President reveals when they'll discuss potentially reinstating Russia and Belarus, allowing them to play on the international stage

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