NHL Suspends Business Relations With Russia, Other Sports Federations, Isolating Russian Athletes

NHL Suspends Business Relations With Russia, Other Sports Federations, Isolating Russian Athletes
Colorado Avalanche players celebrate with defenseman Cale Makar after his power-play goal in overtime of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins in Denver, on Jan. 26, 2022. David Zalubowski/AP Photo
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The National Hockey League (NHL) has issued a statement condemning Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine while also announcing a complete suspension of all its business relations in Russia.

“Effective immediately, we are suspending our relationships with our business partners in Russia and we are pausing our Russian language social and digital media sites. In addition, we are discontinuing any consideration of Russia as a location for any future competitions involving the NHL,” the organization said in a press release.
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