
IIHF Council Member Confirms Russia to Replace Ukraine at 2027 World Hockey Championship
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Anders Larsson confirmed Russia will replace Ukraine at the 2027 World Championship. The IIHF Council meeting is set for Nov. 2-3 to finalize technical decisions. A cascade effect could displace Estonia from Division IA and threaten its hosting of that tournament. Russia has missed five consecutive World Championships and the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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