Nordic nations refuse to face Russia in ice hockey World Championship
Denmark, Norway and Sweden join Finland in refusing to face Russia in 2027 World Championships in Germany next May.
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Denmark, Norway and Sweden join Finland in refusing to face Russia in 2027 World Championships in Germany next May.
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