NHL prospect taken into Russian custody for allegedly evading military service

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Philadelphia Flyers prospect Ivan Fedotov was taken into custody by Russian authorities Friday for allegedly planning to evade military service, according to Russian media. 

Fedotov, who represented the Russian Olympic Committee in the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, was taken into custody by members of Russia’s criminal investigation department outside an ice rink in Kupchino and taken to a military registration and enlistment office, according to Russian news outlet Fontanka. 

Ivan Fedotov of Team ROC blocks a shot in the first period during the men's ice hockey gold medal match between Team Finland and Team ROC on Day 16 of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at National Indoor Stadium Feb. 20, 2022, in Beijing, China.  (Elsa/ Getty Images)

Fedotov signed a one-year entry-level contract with the Flyers in May following one season with CSKA Moscow, which he led to a second title in franchise history. 

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According to The Philadelphia Inquirer, the Russian team’s close ties with the Russian military and government mean that his departure to the NHL could be interpreted as a violation of Russian law, as members of the team are considered official military personnel. 

CSKA Hockey Club player Ivan Fedotov in action during the Kontinental Hockey League's Gagarin Cup 2021-22 between SKA Saint Petersburg and CSKA Moscow at the Ice Sports Palace. (Maksim Konstantinov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

The Russian news outlet Fontanka cited the military prosecutor's office as saying it believes there are enough grounds to prosecute the player as an "army