Canada will deny visas to all Russian hockey players for the 2027 World Junior Championship.
The country will not even admit athletes who already hold Canadian visas. The Canadian government notified the IIHF, according to reporter Gord Miller.
According to IIHF regulations, the tournament may be postponed in such a case. The 2027 World Juniors is scheduled to take place from December 26 to January 5 in Edmonton.