-AJ- Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 *note - not sure if this deserved it's own thread, but I thought it might generate enough discussion on it's own to merit one. If not, feel free to merge. http://thechronicleherald.ca/sports/1287523-russians-under-fire-for-leaving-ice-before-o-canada-at-worlds IIHF ponders sanctions after gold medal game anthem snub PRAGUE, Czech Republic — Russia’s hockey team may end up paying for its Canadian anthem snub. Russian news agency TASS reported the Russian team is facing sanctions after players left the ice before O Canada. The Canadians crushed Russia 6-1 in Sunday’s gold-medal game, and most of the Russians quickly departed for the dressing room, a breach of the sport’s etiquette. “Once we arrive back home after the world championships we will look into this question and we will get in touch with those in charge at the Russian Ice Hockey Federation,” IIHF president Rene Fasel said in the statement to TASS. “The IIHF has its own protocol and some sort of punishment will be handed down.” According to TASS, Alexander Ovechkin, Yevgeny Malkin, Viktor Tikhonov and Dmitry Kulikov were among the few players who remained on the ice for the anthem. Russia’s general manager Andrey Safronov called the incident “a shame.” “Nothing forced our team to leave the ice and it was simply an organizational mistake and it was our mistake and not the one of the organizers,” Safronov told TASS. “We are feeling very ashamed and uncomfortable now and on the behalf of the national team I bow to the Canadians,” Safronov said. “I am lost for words and can say only that there was nothing of a premeditated nature in the incident.” Canada’s victory was its first at the world tournament since 2007. Personally, this only irks me a little bit. That said, it's good to see that some of the more renowned NHL Russians had the respect to stay while the rest of their team left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 It's understandable. You've just been embarrassed in the GMG, you want to get off the ice and collect your thoughts without the constant drum of your opponent's anthem bragging in your head. It may not have been the "correct" thing to do, but it's certainly understandable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.DirtyDangles Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Seemed like an honest mix up. Cant blame them for skating away with their heads down. After ripping the US for 4 in the 3rd I bet they thought it was gonna be a barn burner against us. NOOOOOOOOOOT !!!!!! The Russian GM humbly apologized on behalf of the team. Case closed as far as i am concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackers Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 NOt a huge deal, but I would expect some sort of "disciplinary action", whatever that may be. A huge heads up to Ovie and Malkin for doing the classy thing and staying around DESPITE their teammates. Good on the leaders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerrDrFunk Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Who the hell is "Yevgeny Malkin?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time Lord Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Who the hell is "Yevgeny Malkin?" The guy who played with Nikolai Kulyomin in the Olympics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Korea Bob.Loblaw Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 This comes as an absolute shock considering how warm our relations with Russia currently are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down by the River Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 There is a video of Kovalchuk allegedly ushering players off of the ice while Ovie, Malkin, Kulikov, and Tikhinov stayed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Marchand Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Jay Onrait said it best. Sportsmanship: pass it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keslerific Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 They should make them play in the other Division for next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Glad Ovie, Geno and Dmitri stayed at least...would be a lot worse if they didn;t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 “We are feeling very ashamed and uncomfortable now and on the behalf of the national team I bow to the Canadians,” Safronov said. While he's already down there maybe he can truly show Canada how bad he feels... **I wonder how many people will actually get the joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRypien37 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Who the hell is "Yevgeny Malkin?" Russian pronunciation and spelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimito Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 There is a video of Kovalchuk allegedly ushering players off of the ice while Ovie, Malkin, Kulikov, and Tikhinov stayed. Kovi is such a classless loser. he had that reputation in NHL, this just proves it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimito Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Glad Ovie, Geno and Dmitri stayed at least...would be a lot worse if they didn;t They didn't stay either, watch the video. They stayed longer than the others. http://www.tsn.ca/russians-could-be-sanctioned-for-snub-1.285765 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dral Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I'm taking Ovie 1st overall in my next hockey draft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Korea Bob.Loblaw Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 They didn't stay either, watch the video. They stayed longer than the others.http://www.tsn.ca/russians-could-be-sanctioned-for-snub-1.285765 Ah yes. This shows the truth, but it also shows how pointlessly long the ceremonies are. Any way to shorten this or make it so that the losers don't have to watch the winners enjoy just about everything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice orca Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 It's understandable. You've just been embarrassed in the GMG, you want to get off the ice and collect your thoughts without the constant drum of your opponent's anthem bragging in your head. It may not have been the "correct" thing to do, but it's certainly understandable. It was classless, you dont see that on the podium at the Olympics or other world sporting events. In recent history at the WJC and IIHF events the Russians have gloated in front of our bench when they won, we acted like men and took our poison and stayed on the ice for the anthems. The Russians acted spoiled school yard kids who lost and took their ball and went crying home to mommie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwags Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 While he's already down there maybe he can truly show Canada how bad he feels... **I wonder how many people will actually get the joke. Yeah, stay down there and shine our shoes. **I actually do get the joke, you silly goose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Ah yes. This shows the truth, but it also shows how pointlessly long the ceremonies are. Any way to shorten this or make it so that the losers don't have to watch the winners enjoy just about everything? They should get right to the presentation before commencing with the stick in the air deal that the Russians engaged in. Seems they took it upon themselves to have their moment/crowdfest but perhaps make them wait and do their thing after the official award presentation. The Canadians respectfully stood by and applauded (for) that, doesn't seem right that the Russians did their thing and split. Honest mix up my ass...these guys know the drill by now (or should). Poor losers and sportsmanship is part of the deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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