Category: Russia
32 Thoughts: As sports world restricts Russia, fallout in hockey still unfolding
RussiaBlackhawks entering full rebuild under new regime As the Winnipeg Jets brought in Hoosli, a local chorus, to perform the Ukrainian National Anthem before hosting the Canadiens, more sports — including international basketball — announced sanctions against Russia and Belarus. Dan Milstein was born i...
Read moreScorching take from New York Post columnist demands NHL stop selling Alex Ovechkin gear
RussiaAlex Ovechkin is in a difficult political position that some prominent hockey voices think is simple. As Russia invades Ukraine, some believe Ovechkin’s open-ended “no more war” comments on Friday did not go far enough. […]
Read moreFan holds up Ukrainian flag during Capitals warmups
RussiaThe Washington Capitals’ game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night is Washington’s first at home since Russia invaded Ukraine. With the Caps sporting the league’s most famous Russian, Alex Ovechkin, and one of […]
Read moreFan holds up Ukrainian flag during Capitals game warmups
CapsThe Washington Capitals’ game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night is Washington’s first at home since Russia invaded Ukraine. With the Caps sporting the league’s most famous Russian, Alex Ovechkin, and one of […]
Read moreHockey Canada supports IIHF's decision to ban Russia, Belarus
IIHFHockey Canada has announced that it stands in solidarity with Ukraine and backs the IIHF’s decision to suspend Russia and Belarus from international competition. Along with the IIHF suspension, Hockey Canada announced that it also would not be allowing Russia or Belarus to compete in any competition...
Read moreNHL condemns Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, suspends all business relationships with country
NHLThe National Hockey League rebuked Russia’s invasion of democratic Ukraine on Monday. The league is suspending all business with its Russian partners moving forward. The NHL also announced that it is pausing its Russian language […]
Read moreIIHF suspends Russia and Belarus from international play amid Ukraine invasion
IIHFThe International Ice Hockey Federation has suspended Russia and Belarus from every age category in international play until further notice, the governing body said Monday, marking one of the most resounding sports-related sanctions levied against Russia and its allies since the unprovoked invasion...
Read moreFormer Capital Dmitri Khristich in Ukraine: ‘We are fighting hard, doing our best’
TSNDmitri Khristich appears to be the latest Ukrainian sports star joining the fight against Russia. The former hockey star notably wore number 8 with the Washington Capitals before Alex Ovechkin. Khristich was born in Kyiv […]
Read moreFormer Capital Dmitri Khristich from Ukraine: ‘We are fighting hard, doing our best’
Gord MillerDmitri Khristich is the latest Ukrainian sports star joining the fight against Russia. The former hockey star notably wore number 8 with the Washington Capitals before Alex Ovechkin. Khristich was born in Kyiv which was […]
Read moreReports: Hasek calls for NHL to immediately suspend contracts for all Russian players
TwitterA Twitter account that appears to belong to Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender Dominik Hasek called Saturday for the NHL to suspend contracts of all Russian players in the wake of Russia's attack on Ukraine this week. The NHL must immediately suspend contracts for all Russian players! If the NHL does n...
Read moreRussian star Ovechkin makes plea: 'No more war'
Alex OvechkinIn his first comments following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Capitals star Alex Ovechkin -- who has been a vocal supporter of Russian President Vladimir Putin over the years -- made a plea for "no more war," adding, "we have to live in peace."
Read moreRussian star Ovechkin makes plea: 'No more war'
Capitals'Alex Ovechkin calls for peace: 'No more war' (0:51) Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin shares an anti-war message following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. star issued an anti-war statement on Friday in his first comments following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. It doesn't matter who is in the war -...
Read moreRussian star Ovechkin makes plea: 'No more war'
Alex OvechkinAlex Ovechkin calls for peace: 'No more war' (0:51) Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin shares an anti-war message following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. star issued an anti-war statement on Friday in his first comments following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. It doesn't matter who is in the war -...
Read moreRussian star Ovechkin makes plea: 'No more war'
Capitals'#Greg Wyshynski is ESPN's senior NHL writer. star issued an anti-war statement on Friday in his first comments following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. It doesn't matter who is in the war -- Russia, Ukraine, different countries -- we have to live in peace," he said following the Capitals' practice....
Read moreAlex Ovechkin wants ‘no more war’, hopes Russia’s conflict with Ukraine ends soon
Washington CapitalsWashington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin spoke to the media today following the team’s practice in Philadelphia. Ovechkin answered questions about Russia’s recent invasion of Ukraine and whether or not he supports Russian President Vladimir Putin. […]
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