Ivan Fedotov, an Olympic Hockey player who recently signed with the Philadelphia Flyers was detained in Russia on July 2, 2022. This was because Russia believes he had purposefully tried to evade military service.
Fedotov was expected to attend training camp at the end of the summer. Previously, he had helped his team win a silver medal in this year’s winter Olympics. the National Hockey League’s spokesman alerted the public that they “are aware of the reports and are investigating the situation.” Russia’s News outlets have recorded that Fedotov was arrested in a Hockey rink in St. Petersburg and taken to an army enlistment office.
In Russia, men are required to complete a year a service in the military.
Fedotov’s detainment occurred on the same day as the American basketball star Brittney Griner’s trial began in Russia. It was reported by the Russians that Griner has been held in Russia since February for allegedly carrying vape cartridges, which traces of hash oil have been found. However, supporters of Griner say that she has been used by Russia as a bargaining chip to the US, which supported Ukraine during the invasion of Russia.
Fedotov’s detainment has left many Hockey fans wondering about the future of outstanding goalies. Over the years, there have been a pipeline of goalies from Russia who have emerged as the elite netminders, Fedotov is widely recognized by as the league’s best goalie. The consequences of Russia detaining him will not only hurt Russia’s international hockey team and reputation, but also may end Fedotov’s chances of becoming an even more exceptional goalie.
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Fedotov was expected to attend training camp at the end of the summer. Previously, he had helped his team win a silver medal in this year’s winter Olympics. the National Hockey League’s spokesman alerted the public that they “are aware of the reports and are investigating the situation.” Russia’s News outlets have recorded that Fedotov was arrested in a Hockey rink in St. Petersburg and taken to an army enlistment office.
In Russia, men are required to complete a year a service in the military.
Fedotov’s detainment occurred on the same day as the American basketball star Brittney Griner’s trial began in Russia. It was reported by the Russians that Griner has been held in Russia since February for allegedly carrying vape cartridges, which traces of hash oil have been found. However, supporters of Griner say that she has been used by Russia as a bargaining chip to the US, which supported Ukraine during the invasion of Russia.
Fedotov’s detainment has left many Hockey fans wondering about the future of outstanding goalies. Over the years, there have been a pipeline of goalies from Russia who have emerged as the elite netminders, Fedotov is widely recognized by as the league’s best goalie. The consequences of Russia detaining him will not only hurt Russia’s international hockey team and reputation, but also may end Fedotov’s chances of becoming an even more exceptional goalie.
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