Germany opposed the admission of Russian hockey teams to international tournaments, as follows from the release of the German Hockey Federation. The country is the host of the 2027 World Cup. "Our position remains unchanged: we reject the return of Russian national teams to international hockey tournaments." According to the chairman of the board of directors of the organization, Germany will suffer "significant consequences" in politics, economy and security if the Russian team arrives. The federation is discussing the CAS decision with the IIHF and will announce its actions at a later date. Today CAS required the IIHF to admit Russian hockey players to international competitions. The International Hockey Federation later stated that it was "disappointed" and disagreed with the court, but was prepared to abide by its decision.

Germany opposed the admission of Russian hockey teams to international tournaments, as follows from the release of the German Hockey Federation. The country is the host of the 2027 World Cup. "Our position remains unchanged: we reject the return of Russian national teams to international hockey tournaments." According to the chairman of the board of directors of the organization, Germany will suffer "significant consequences" in politics, economy and security if the Russian team arrives. The federation is discussing the CAS decision with the IIHF and will announce its actions at a later date. Today CAS required the IIHF to admit Russian hockey players to international competitions. The International Hockey Federation later stated that it was "disappointed" and disagreed with the court, but was prepared to abide by its decision.