Norway's ice hockey federation says it has been removed from the upcoming IIHF World Junior Championship to make room for Russia's return to the tournament in Canada. The decision by the International Ice Hockey Federation comes after Russia was previously banned from international competition following the invasion of Ukraine. Norway earned a bronze medal at the 2026 IIHF Men's World Championship in Zurich. The Associated Press reported the development on November 8, 2026.
Norway says IIHF bumped them to allow Russia at World Juniors in Canada
