Russian-born Fedotov, 25, who was born in Finland, agreed to a one-year entry-level deal with the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers in May.
Ivan Fedotov, a goalkeeper who stands 6-foot-7, joined the Flyers on May 7. He was anticipated to contend for a roster place in training camp in the autumn, followed a strong season for Fedotov in the KHL, a Russian and Chinese hockey league. He was a player for the Gagarin Cup-winning CSKA Moscow team. Additionally, he assisted Russia in winning the Olympic silver medal.
With rare exceptions, men in Russia between the ages of 18 and 27 may be drafted into the military. Conscription evasion carries fines and a possible two-year jail sentence.
According to the Russian state news agency RIA, Novosti, Fedotov’s attorney, Alexei Ponomaryev, claimed that the hockey star had escaped conscription. According to him, Fedotov has complained of inadequate medical care since his Friday detention, and he has developed gastritis as a result of stress. Fedotov was arrested at a hockey rink in St. Petersburg, Russia, and transferred to an army recruitment office, according to reports from Russian media agencies on Friday.
With a 2.00 goals-against average this season, Fedotov was widely known as the league’s top goalkeeper and helped CSKA Moscow win the Gagarin Cup, the KHL title. Fletcher acknowledged his recent performance and development since the Flyers selected Ivan Fedotov on the day they signed him.
Ivan Fedotov, a goalkeeper who stands 6-foot-7, joined the Flyers on May 7. He was anticipated to contend for a roster place in training camp in the autumn, followed a strong season for Fedotov in the KHL, a Russian and Chinese hockey league. He was a player for the Gagarin Cup-winning CSKA Moscow team. Additionally, he assisted Russia in winning the Olympic silver medal.
With rare exceptions, men in Russia between the ages of 18 and 27 may be drafted into the military. Conscription evasion carries fines and a possible two-year jail sentence.
According to the Russian state news agency RIA, Novosti, Fedotov’s attorney, Alexei Ponomaryev, claimed that the hockey star had escaped conscription. According to him, Fedotov has complained of inadequate medical care since his Friday detention, and he has developed gastritis as a result of stress. Fedotov was arrested at a hockey rink in St. Petersburg, Russia, and transferred to an army recruitment office, according to reports from Russian media agencies on Friday.
With a 2.00 goals-against average this season, Fedotov was widely known as the league’s top goalkeeper and helped CSKA Moscow win the Gagarin Cup, the KHL title. Fletcher acknowledged his recent performance and development since the Flyers selected Ivan Fedotov on the day they signed him.
