Tonight came the news that JVM is canceled.
This after covid outbreaks in three of the participating nations.
SVT expert Håkan Loob knows everyone involved.
- I know the players.
For some, this is the last chance to show themselves in such a big tournament, he says.
Loob continues:
- Many are affected and my thoughts go directly to leaders, players and all audiences who have bought tickets.
It is such a big and inflated championship.
But basically I think mostly of the players who have been looking forward to this.
"Are welded together"
He says that the leaders of the team have an important role now.
- It is important that the leaders step forward and deliver the information needed now.
Many will find it very difficult emotionally, but at the same time the law is welded together.
Loob believes that far too few matches have been played to select a winner.
- You simply have to iron out this championship.
No winner can be chosen.
But it must be communicated from the IIHF as well.