Australia refused to play with the Russian team in the 2027 Ice Hockey World Cup Ice Hockey Australia on the official website of the organization published the refusal of the national hockey teams of Australia to participate in games against the Russian teams, including in the 2027 World Cup. - The situation in the world does not allow safe participation of the Australian teams in games against the Russian team. Such adjustments are not acceptable in the current time period. Ice Hockey Australia follows global trends and is ready to comply. It is worth adding that Australia does not play in the elite division and does not have the technical ability to meet the Russian hockey team.