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Protests planned as Ovechkin makes first visit to Canada of final NHL season

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The Canadian Press. (2026, November 10). Protests planned as Ovechkin makes first visit to Canada of final NHL season. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/protests-planned-as-ovechkin-makes-first-visit-to-canada-of-final-nhl-season/article_71d65523-9bf8-5560-bb32-d12b0fee7d06.html

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Alexander Ovechkin is set to make his first trip to Canada during the final NHL season of his career, facing potential protests due to his support for Vladimir Putin. Organizers from the Ukrainian Canadian Congress plan a demonstration outside the Ottawa game between the Washington Capitals and the Senators titled "No War Crimes in Hockey." Additionally, Russia’s recent reinstatement into international hockey by the Court of Arbitration for Sport has sparked another controversy, with Prime Minister Mark Carney stating that Russian players will not be allowed to represent their country at the upcoming world junior hockey championship.

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The Ukrainian Canadian Congress is organizing a demonstration outside the Canadian Tire Centre, called “No War Crimes in Hockey,” to protest Ovechkin’s support for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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2026-11-10 · assertive framing · Devils goalie Hellebuyck won't play against Jets tonight in return to Winnipeg

But when the Capitals face the Senators in Ottawa tonight, the Russian star could face some hostility.

2026-11-10 · assertive framing · Protests planned as Ovechkin makes first visit to Canada of final NHL season

A deluge hitting Vancouver Island and other parts of southwest British Columbia could bring more than 250 millimetres of rain in some places, as forecasters warn of floods and landslides.

2026-11-10 · mixed framing · B.C. deluge could bring 250 mm of rain as forecasters predict flooding, landslides

Two House of Commons petitions, sponsored by Liberal MPs Yvan Baker and Bardish Chagger, have called for sanctions against Ovechkin that would bar him from entering Canada.

2026-11-10 · assertive framing · Ukrainian Canadians set to protest Ovechkin in Ottawa on Tuesday

A special weather statement covering most of B.C.’s coast and Vancouver Island says a “strong and potent” series of storms will approach the B.C. coast from Tuesday through Thursday, bringing heavy rain, particularly in upslope terrain and higher elevations.

2026-11-09 · assertive framing · B.C braces for more heavy rain and wind as third storm heads to the already drenched coast

“However, in our estimation, playing in this game would potentially give us a reduction in our expected win probability.

2026-11-09 · assertive framing · Devils GM Mehta: Hellebuyck won't play Tuesday in Winnipeg

“I’m 72-years old and I’ve never ever experienced a wind like that,” Vicki Sullivan said, adding that she could hear trees falling outside their home Saturday.

2026-11-09 · assertive framing · Second major storm hits B.C., leaving one dead, thousands without power

Eight women and two men died on April 23, 2018, when Minassian – enraged that women wouldn’t sleep with him and radicalized online – deliberately drove a rented van down a crowded sidewalk in his quest for infamy.

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Rainfall of up to 130 millimetres has been forecast for parts of Vancouver Island and the central coast, where a rainfall warning issued Thursday remains in effect.

2026-11-06 · assertive framing · Heavy rain prompts evacuations, state of local emergency on Vancouver Island

In May 2025, Manitoba Court of King’s Bench ordered Black-Branch to repay the school more than $682,000 plus interest.

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Alexander Ovechkin’s first visit to Canada in his final NHL season comes amid plenty of controversy. asserted

visit → come → controversy

The Washington Capitals’ captain and the NHL’s all-time leading goal-scorer is retiring after this season, his 22nd in the league. asserted

captain → lead → league

But when the Capitals face the Senators in Ottawa tonight, the Russian star could face some hostility. uncertain

star → face → hostility

The Ukrainian Canadian Congress is organizing a demonstration outside the Canadian Tire Centre, called “No War Crimes in Hockey,” to protest Ovechkin’s support for Russian President Vladimir Putin. asserted

Congress → organize → Putin

A separate controversy is brewing around Russia’s reinstatement into international hockey by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. asserted

controversy → brew → Sport

Russia has been banned from playing since its invasion of Ukraine in 2022. asserted

Russia → ban → 2022

Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Russian players won’t be allowed to represent their country at next month’s world junior hockey championship in Alberta. asserted

players → say → Alberta

Tuesday’s game in Ottawa marks the 41-year-old Ovechkin’s first visit to Canada since announcing his retirement. asserted

game → mark → retirement

Washington plays in Ottawa once more this season, on April 8. asserted

Washington → play → April

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 10, 2026. asserted

report → publish → Press

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