The Russia-Ukraine war has caught the attention of the sports world as well. Several sports figures have spoken out about the unfortunate development, all emphasizing the need for peace across the world.

The NHL became the latest to comment on the events in Ukraine, announcing a shocking decision on the league's relationship with Russia, as reported by Mark J. Burns of the Sports Business Journal.

Condemning Russia's invasion is a strong statement by the NHL. The league, which has over 100 players who hail from Russia, also shockingly announced the suspension of partnerships with Russian business firms.

The league also said it plans to pause its social and digital sites that contain Russian language. Furthermore, the NHL won't be considering Russia as a potential site for any league events following the attacks on Ukraine.

The NHL clearly wants nothing to do with Russia following its recent actions, as seemingly all hints of the country aside from the players who are Russian, have been removed from the league.