The 2020 Karjala Cup will be held in a different format

The Finnish Ice Hockey Federation has confirmed that the 2020 Karjala Cup will be held in a different format in accordance with the new health regulations.

The competition will take place at the Hartwall Arena in Helsinki, Finland between the 5th and 8th of November 2020. A maximum attendance of 4,500 will be allowed for matches involving the Finnish national team, but all games without Finland's participation will be held behind closed doors.

All participating teams will undergo testing for coronavirus before flying to Finland and upon arrival. That includes the Finnish national team, referees and everyone involved in the organisation of the tournament.

Teams will stay in one hotel and will only be allowed to leave the building for training sessions and games. Designated shuttles will transport the teams to and from the stadium.

Discussions with the press will only take place in an online format.

2020 Karjala Cup schedule for the senior Russian national team:

November 5

Russia - Finland, 18:30*

November 7

Sweden - Russia, 18:30

November 8

Czech Republic - Russia, 13:30

*All start times are in accordance with Moscow time