Flyers prospect Ivan Fedotov detained in Russia and forced to enlist in army, reports say

A professional hockey player from Russia, who signed a contract with the Philadelphia Flyers last month, has been detained in his home country and forced to enlist in the Russian army, according to multiple reports Friday.

Ivan Fedotov, who plays goalie, was a late-round draft pick by the Flyers in 2015. On May 7, the team announced Fedotov, now 25 years old, had signed a one-year contract with the Flyers, and there has been speculation since that he could compete for the backup goalie job behind starter Carter Hart.

Among the first international reports to emerge about Fedotov's detainment said he was being held in St. Petersburg on allegations of "dodging the Russian Army." By Friday afternoon, several reports stated stated Fedotov had been taken to an army recruitment center and forced to enlist. Russian-language media site Fontanka.ru is being cited as the source of the information.

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Last Edited by JF Priest on 07/04/2022 04:46 PM