Canada says Russian players with visas will still be barred from World Juniors
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Canada stated that Russian players will be barred from the World Juniors even if they have visas. This decision follows a court ruling that required the IIHF to reinstate Russia in international hockey. The statement suggests the door remains closed for the country's return to the event.
The statement appears to close the door on Russia's return to the world juniors after last month's court ruling that the IIHF must reinstate the country in international hockey.