The Canadian Hockey League canceled the 2022 Canada-Russia series amid Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, the organization announced Wednesday.

The 2020 and 2021 editions were scrapped due to COVID-19.

A roster of Russian players and All-Star teams representing the Ontario Hockey League, Western Hockey League, and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League typically compete in the event. The Russian team plays two games against each league's squad. In 2019, the CHL won the tournament.

The IIHF barred Russia and Belarus from international hockey Monday until further notice. Belarus was included in the ban because it's allowed Russia to station troops and launch military attacks in its territory.

Additionally, Hockey Canada banned Russia and Belarus from participating in events held in Canada that don't fall under the IIHF's jurisdiction.

The CHL added that the format and date for the 2022 import draft are still to be determined. Although no announcement has been made, player agent Dan Milstein tweeted earlier Wednesday that the CHL would ban Russian and Belarusian skaters from the draft.

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