“Someone asked me that two Russian players passed a positive test, but I don't know.
The only thing I know is that Luc Tardiff has asked for a meeting of the IIHF Council to discuss the status quo of the tournament.
Will it be decided whether it is wise to continue the competition?
Yes, I think so.
In an hour or two you will find out more, "- quotes Fasel" Championship ".
Russia was awarded a technical defeat from Slovakia after the discovery of a case of coronavirus in the team.
According to media reports, the leader of the national team Matvey Michkov passed a positive test.
Initially, the match was to take place in the Canadian Red Deer on the night of December 29-30 at 00:30 Moscow time.
Previously, matches between Finland - Czech Republic and USA - Switzerland were canceled at the tournament for the same reason.
In the first two meetings, Sergei Zubov's charges won one victory.
The Russians lost to the Swedes (3: 6) and outplayed the Swiss (4: 2).
Earlier, two-time Olympic champion Vyacheslav Fetisov commented on the technical defeat of the Russian national team at the MFM.