Hockey fans react to IIHF decision allowing Russia to play in World Juniors
Nov 9, 2026
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I'm not really keen on allowing Russia into a lot of things right now.
I think their leader is a psychopath,
and I think he has made Russia a pariah.
I don't really think that there's anything to be gained
by allowing Russia to attend international events.
I feel sorry for the players. The folks work hard, I'm sure.
Sure, it's not really their fault, but...
You know, the fish rots from the head.
You need to...
You can't start letting them in.
You can't start letting them in.
You've got to cut them out like a cancerous cell.
Sorry.
I don't like it.
I'll be honest.
Well, I agree that I don't think there should be welcome in Canada here
with the circumstances that there is.
I agree with our Prime Minister to block them from coming.
I don't have any objection to it.
You know, everybody wants to play hockey.
Why not?
Give a chance.
People are people, so we invite all people to come.
It's not fair to Norway, but who knows,
maybe Russia will do some good in playing against everybody else.
I don't think that sports should have any discrimination
with everything else that's going on.

