The Russian national team will not be able to compete in the World Junior Championships due to the position of the Canadian authorities, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) said.
"The IIHF confirms that due to the position and restrictions officially communicated by the Government of Canada, the Russian U20 team cannot participate in the World Youth Championship. After careful evaluation of the feasibility of alternative arrangements, the IIHF Council has determined that Canada will remain as host and the tournament will be held from December 26, 2026 to January 5, 2027 in Edmonton and Red Deer. All participating MNAs have been informed and an updated schedule of competitions will be released soon for both the World Youth Championship and the U20 1A World Championship,” it said.