NHL professional Moritz Seider has said he is open to Russia returning to the upcoming Ice Hockey World Championship. At the same time, he hopes the tournament will continue to be held in Germany.

The background is a court ruling that allows Russian teams to take part again. This has sparked fierce controversy, and several countries, including Finland, are threatening a boycott. The German Ice Hockey Federation warns of considerable economic risks for Germany as host.

Key points:

• Moritz Seider is open to Russia returning to the Ice Hockey World Championship.
• Moritz Seider hopes that Germany will remain the host of the World Championship.
• The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has readmitted Russian ice hockey teams.

Source: Kreisbote (German)