If I remember right a lot of it stems from russia's stance on it, namely that families of players are afraid that by wearing them either they or their teammates' families may be in danger. Even ovechkin, a guy who may be the best russian hockey player ever (at least in the nhl), has veheemently refused.
If I remember right a lot of it stems from russia's stance on it, namely that families of players are afraid that by wearing them either they or their teammates' families may be in danger. Even ovechkin, a guy who may be the best russian hockey player ever (at least in the nhl), has veheemently refused.