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Players In The Flyers Organization Facing Legal Issues In Russia

08/11/2022 at 10:54am EDT

from Sam Carchidi of Philly Hockey Now,

- The trial of Russian goaltender Ivan Fedotov, a highly regarded Philadelphia Flyers prospect, is scheduled to begin Thursday, according to TASS, the country’s official state news agency.

Fedotov, 25, was favored to win the job as the Flyers’ No. 2 goalie in training camp. He would have pushed Carter Hart for more playing time.

That was before he ran into a roadblock, and was ordered to serve in Russia’s Navy.

The Olympic silver medalist filed a complaint against the government’s attempts to recruit him for military service....

- Mikhail “Misha” Vorobyev, who has been playing in the KHL but whose rights are sill owned by the Flyers, pleaded guilty to bribery charges related to trying to evade Russian military service, per TASS.

A hearing will be held Aug. 22.

Vorobyev, 25, could receive as much as 12 years in prison, the report said. He had two goals in 35 career games with the Flyers, and has played in the KHL the last two seasons.

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