Washington Capitals does not allow support for Ukraine in its home games.
Alex Ovetshkin has also received a lot of criticism for supporting Vladimir Putin and his decision not to condemn Russia’s attack on Ukraine. AOP
Openly to the Russian dictator Vladimir Putin recognized as a supporter Alex Ovetshkin According to social media, the NHL, Washington Capitals, has instructions on how to get on and not be allowed to play in the club’s home games.
The guidelines prohibit supporting Ukraine / Russia with signs, for example. Tickets are also interpreted as signs. In addition, political and derogatory statements are prohibited.
The Capitals will play at home against Seattle Kraken on Saturday, but will be touring Canada after that. On Tuesday, the Capitals will play in Calgary, on Wednesday in Edmonton and on Friday in Vancouver.
In Canada, Capitals and Ovetshkin are expected to receive a rude reception.
– Hopefully the halls will be full of those (signs) on their Canadian tour next week. It wouldn’t hurt if the Flames, Oilers and Canucks also played the Ukrainian national anthem, Tim Hooper tweeted.
– Shame on Capitals !, Markéta A. comments.
– Moscow Capitals, Tomás Polách answered.