IIHF World Championship 2015
It may happen as a result of a scandal during the performance of the Canadian anthem after the final match.
All the quarterfinals were played at the Ice Hockey World Championship on Thursday.
Belarusian hockey players have not been able to resist Canadians in the quarterfinals.
The Belarusians are 35 points behind their rivals.
The last participants were revealed on Tuesday.
Belarusians need to score one more point to make it to the quarterfinals.
The score was 5:2. Belarusians are leading in group B now (VIDEO).
The reason for his demarche is unknown.
Canada and Belarus passport holder Jeff Platt is likely to miss the ice hockey world cup tournament due to 'family issues.'