Russian Hockey Federation fined $85,000August 24, 2015 - 15:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Russian Hockey Federation has been fined 80,000 Swiss francs ($85,000) after the national team left the ice during Canada's victory celebrations at the world championships, the Associated Press reports. After losing the gold medal game 6-1 to Canada on May 17, most of the Russian players skated off before the Canadian anthem was played during the victory ceremony. The Russian federation claimed its players had been confused after a gate was left open and had taken that as a signal to leave, but the International Ice Hockey Federation's disciplinary board ruled the gate was "irrelevant." The IIHF said the Russians' exit was "not the result of an unfortunate misunderstanding," citing an apparent signal from Russian captain Ilya Kovalchuk to his teammates and Russia's "vast experience" with world championship procedures. Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |