Sports Russia won’t host the 2023 world championship in hockey — it was set for Vladimir Putin’s home city St. Petersburg Last updated: April 26, 2022 3:25 pm Sports Club Florida Published April 26, 2022 Share Russia was removed as host of the 2023 world championship in men’s ice hockey that was to be played in Vladimir Putin’s home city St. Petersburg. TAGGED:Featured Share This Article Facebook Twitter Email