Canada joins coalition refusing to play ice hockey against Russia over Ukraine war

What happened: Canada joined a coalition of countries refusing to play ice hockey teams from Russia. Prime Minister Mark Carney said Russian skaters will not compete in a world junior championship next month due to the war in Ukraine. Why it matters: A growing number of countries are resisting Russia's reintegration into international hockey after a sports court lifted a ban on competition.

Canada joined a coalition of countries refusing to play ice hockey teams from Russia. Prime Minister Mark Carney said Russian skaters will not compete in a world junior championship next month due to the war in Ukraine.

A growing number of countries are resisting Russia's reintegration into international hockey after a sports court lifted a ban on competition.