MOSCOW, November 15. /TASS/. Russia’s Ice Hockey Federation and the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) will apply to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) following the exclusion of the Russian team the list of participants in the upcoming the World Junior Championship.

International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) said earlier in the day that Russia’s team will not be able to compete at the tournament due to the Canadian authorities’ stance.

"The exclusion of the Russian team violates the fundamental principles of law, Olympism, non-discrimination, the equality of athletes and the integrity of international competitions. The Russian Ice Hockey Federation, together with the Russian Olympic Committee, will appeal to the International Olympic Committee to resolve this unacceptable situation," the Russian Ice Hockey Federation said.