Riga sole host for 2021 world championships (Mod warning in post #204)

[Jussi]

Lets hope that they leave Jussi Saarinen home and not let him anywhere near.

He works for Yle. They haven't had rights for years.

 

[member 305909]

If this tournament happens do you think it is wise?

After all, the covid-situation isnt better than a year ago.

As I said earlier, the Euro soccer-tournament will happen because it is a huge event with global attention despite being a European competition but a hockey-tournament in the middle of a pandemic?

 

[Jussi]

If this tournament happens do you think it is wise?

After all, the covid-situation isnt better than a year ago.

As I said earlier, the Euro soccer-tournament will happen because it is a huge event with global attention despite being a European competition but a hockey-tournament in the middle of a pandemic?

It's a bubble.

 

[Pardus]

If this tournament happens do you think it is wise?

After all, the covid-situation isnt better than a year ago.

As I said earlier, the Euro soccer-tournament will happen because it is a huge event with global attention despite being a European competition but a hockey-tournament in the middle of a pandemic?

Yes, it will happen and it is wise.

Who knows what's the situation next year? We can't just stop living. Things will happen, just not the same way they used to.

 

[Jumptheshark]

looks like no fans

 

[ovikovy817]

Do we know what is it the last deadline to decided if they'll allow fans or no in the stands?

 

[lilidk]

When is it a and team roasters ?

 

[Jumptheshark]

When is it a and team roasters ?

IIHF - Home 2021 IIHF ICE HOCKEY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

wont know team rosters till about 7 days before it starts--question is--how many NHLERS will be on the rosters this year

 

[Jumptheshark]

Do we know what is it the last deadline to decided if they'll allow fans or no in the stands?

Feeling from some fan federations is that the date has passed for foreign fans

 

[GX]

If the government allows for any indoor events to have people, so will the WC. Currently nothing indicates that such a scenario might take place. Most certainly self-isolation for foreign fans won't be lifted, so that's unfortunately not happening this time.

Today the organisers reviewed different scenarios on attendance, but didn't make any decisions as government currently does not allow any attendees in indoor events. One of the scenarios sees rapid testing (saliva tests) for all attendees, and a capacity of 2660 fans for Arena Riga and 1058 fans for Olimpiskais centrs.

Additionally they have also evaluated possibility to create an outdoor viewing venue at Daugava track & field stadium, with large screen. However, also there it is currently not allowed by the government to have mass outdoor events.

 

[member 305909]

Hopefully we will be enjoying good entertaining games with open play with teams not afraid of losing since there is no relegation to be worried about.

 

[Pardus]

Exhibition game Slovakia - Latvia 1-2 OT

1-0 Adam Liska (Patrik Lamper, Adam Janosik)
1-1 Martins Karsums (Roberts Bukarts)
1-2 Renars Krastenbergs (Mikelis Redlihs)

 

[Jumptheshark]

sounds like even European NHL scouts are having trouble getting into the arena to watch games live

 

[GX]

Prime minister: Currently I see no chance that there could be spectators at the WC.

So, that's about it.

 

[lilidk]

sounds like even European NHL scouts are having trouble getting into the arena to watch games live

I bet it will be no problem if they play in Belarus

 

[Jumptheshark]

Prime minister: Currently I see no chance that there could be spectators at the WC.

So, that's about it.

yep. The moment I found that both media and scouts where having trouble getting into the arena--fans did not stand a chance. I am sad cause I was looking forward to Riga--

But with the Fins hosting next year? They will rip it up

just need to find out where Canada is going to play.I am hoping for Tempere--been to Helsinki before

 

[vorky]

Now reading they have serious issues with tranining rinks ... without fans. Not good.

 

[Pardus]

Now reading they have serious issues with tranining rinks ... without fans. Not good.

What kind of problems?

 

[vorky]

What kind of problems?

Ice rink Daugava is not ready, no ice surface. It sould be a training rink. Some says it is a serious issue, others saying about plan B. You can choose whom to believe. Will there be even any fans? That is a question.

 

[GX]

Apparently they've today reached the stage when they can start to create the ice surface, so it should be fine. Anyhow, it's only the practice rink. They started construction in spring 2020 and, of course, now completion has been delayed by 2 months.

I haven't heard of a plan B by the organisers, but there are, of course, plenty of alternatives in Riga, where practice can be held. The only problem is that the alternatives have smaller rink size than the IIHF full 60*30m. Most rinks in Latvia are 56*28m.

 

[lilidk]

Why they took it away from Belarus and now they don't really wanna have it Latvia.

 

[GX]

1) It was Škoda and Nivea, who took it away. Latvia's say doesn't really matter to the IIHF
2) Latvia wants IHWC and will held it, investing EUR 3m from public funds and not seeing almost any financial return. Not really valid to speak about 'not wanting' it. The only thing Latvia doesn't want is a third Covid-19 wave - that's why there won't be any fans in the stands.

 

[vorky]

Thank you for confirming what I wrote. The reports I read were true.

 

[Kalv]

OMG, the IIHF is a disgrace. Fazel can't go away soon enough

 

[tobu]

OMG, the IIHF is a disgrace. Fazel can't go away soon enough

What's this about specifically?