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How the IIHF Russian ban impacts the Calgary Flames’ prospects

The world has grappled with the ramifications of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and those ramifications have spilled over into the world of international hockey, with several national associations condemning the military aggression from Russia.

Earlier this week, the International Ice Hockey Federation, the governing body of ice hockey, barred Russia and Belarus from their international competitions.

Here’s the full scale of the IIHF’s actions:

The IIHF Council has decided to take the following actions:

-Suspension of all Russian and Belarusian National Teams and Clubs from participation in every age category and in all IIHF competitions or events until further notice

-Withdrawal of the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship hosting rights from Russia

As it relates to the Calgary Flames and the players on their roster and reserve list, two tournaments will be impacted: the World Championship in May has barred the Russia and Belarus national teams, while the rescheduled World Juniors in August has barred the Russian national team.