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Ukrainian Canadian Congress protests Alex Ovechkin in Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · Nov 10, 2026

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SOONAnnounced for Nov 10. Not started yet.

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The Tea in three lines

Why they are protesting
Protesters oppose NHL player Alex Ovechkin's public support for Russian President Vladimir Putin and his involvement in Russian political ads.
What they want
They demand the Canadian government impose sanctions on Ovechkin and bar him from entering Canada.
What changed
Nov 10: The Ukrainian Canadian Congress scheduled a rally outside the Canadian Tire Centre ahead of the Washington Capitals game against the Senators.
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Both sides

What protesters want

  • Impose sanctions on Alex Ovechkin
  • Bar Alex Ovechkin from entering Canada

Organised by: Ukrainian Canadian Congress

What authorities say

The Ottawa Senators stated they are aware of the planned demonstration and will have appropriate measures in place to ensure the safety of fans.3

The full story

The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) has organized a demonstration titled 'No War Crimes in Hockey' to take place outside the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa. The protest is scheduled for November 10, 2026, ahead of an NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the Ottawa Senators. The UCC is protesting Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin’s support for Russian President Vladimir Putin, specifically citing his appearance in a campaign video for the United Russia political party. The organizers are calling on the federal government to sanction Ovechkin and deny him entry into Canada. The Ottawa Senators stated they are aware of the planned demonstration and have implemented measures to ensure fan safety. The protest coincides with broader tensions regarding the potential return of Russian teams to international hockey competitions.

Timeline

  1. The Ukrainian Canadian Congress announced a rally titled 'No War Crimes in Hockey' to be held outside the Canadian Tire Centre.139

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