MOSCOW, Aug 30 Swedish players from the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) ), will not be allowed to play in the national team, said the chairman of the Swedish Hockey Association Anders Larsson. There are six Swedish players in the KHL: Viktor Svedberg (Vanguard), Adam Reideborn, Fredrik Claesson (both CSKA), Jacob Lilja (Dynamo «Moscow), Johan Mattson («Avtomobilist») and Robin Press («Severstal»).» We have reasons for this decision and we think that, based on the current situation, this is important in terms of the values of hockey in Sweden and our position. Thus «There will be no KHL players in the Swedish national team yet. This is a political decision that is related to the situation as a whole. It is important for us to show what we think and what point of view we take,» Expressen quotes Larsson. «This decision was made by the organization's board, but we also listened to the coaching staff, after which they made a decision. this decision is always made by the board of the organization. The decision is valid until further notice,» he added. Earlier, the Latvian Ice Hockey Federation made a similar decision. It was noted that Latvian players representing KHL clubs could face criminal liability.
