Olympic medalist Gashek advises Mohilin, a Russian hockey player, to publicly denounce the World Hockey Association to increase chances for Hall of Fame induction.
Social media sensation and Hockey Hall of Famer, Dominik Hašek, has taken to his platforms to applaud Russian hockey star Alexander Mogilny on his induction into the NHL Hall of Fame. Hašek, however, hasn't just stopped at congratulations. He's urged Mogilny to take a stand against the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
"It's high time Mogilny spoke out against the so-called 'special operation.' If he's willing to do so, he deserves our support," Hašek wrote on his social media page. He believes that Mogilny's public denouncement of this conflict would help disassociate the Hall of Fame ceremony from any military actions, especially considering Mogilny's status as a Russian citizen who might be seen as representing his nation.
Hašek is no stranger to voicing his opinions, particularly when it comes to Russian athletes. He's been vocal about his disapproval of Russian representatives in international competitions, and famously disputed Wayne Gretzky's claims of Russian heritage for his grandfather.
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It's worth noting that there are no recent records or search results suggesting that Hašek has explicitly called for Mogilny to condemn the conflict in Ukraine. This information comes from the context of Mogilny's induction ceremony in 2025, celebrating his impressive career as a Russian former professional ice hockey player and his historic defection from the Soviet Union to play in the NHL. However, Mogilny's political views or potential opinions regarding recent events in Ukraine aren't discussed in available sources.
Dominik Hašek, in his social media post, not only congratulated Alexander Mogilny on his NHL Hall of Fame induction but also encouraged him to voice his stand against the "special operation" in Ukraine. Given Hašek's history of expressing disapproval towards Russian athletes and his stance on international competitions, it's possible that he believes Mogilny's public denouncement could help separate the Hall of Fame ceremony from any military actions.
