Norway's ice hockey federation says it has been displaced by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) to make room for Russia at the upcoming World Junior Championship in Canada.
The decision, reported by the Associated Press on November 8, 2026, comes after Russia's suspension from international competition following the invasion of Ukraine. The IIHF has not yet officially confirmed the move.
Norway earned a spot in the tournament through qualification but was informed it would be replaced to accommodate Russia's return. The World Junior Championship is scheduled to be held in Canada.
File photos from the 2026 IIHF Men's World Championship in Zurich and the 2021 World Championship in Riga accompany the report.
