The Latvian Men's National Team is basking in the glory of their historic achievement as they clinched their country's first-ever medal at a IIHF event. With a thrilling overtime victory against the United States, they proudly secured the Bronze medal.
However, amidst the team's jubilation, the Latvian Ice Hockey Federation finds itself under scrutiny due to a controversial jersey sponsor featured throughout the tournament.
"Let the authorities do their job." Nurminen said.
He added, "In my previous job, we cooperated with the Police Board on the matter, and the interpretation then was that fixed advertisements (e.g. sideboard advertisements) are not possible, but game uniform advertisements, which each country decides for itself and which are mobile, are. But as said, let the authorities do their job."
IIHF Secretary General, Matti Nurminen, weighed in on the situation, emphasizing the importance of allowing the authorities to handle the matter. He referred to his past experience, stating that fixed advertisements, such as sideboard advertisements, were not permitted, but game uniform advertisements, which are determined by each country and movable, were acceptable. Nurminen's stance highlights the need for proper investigation and legal assessment to determine the legitimacy of the complaint.
