Bure, a two-time Olympic medallist, will be tasked with representing Russia on the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Council should he be elected to the ruling body.

The RIHF nominated the 50-year-old to replace President Vladislav Tretiak on the Council after he had to stand down to comply with the sanctions imposed on Russia for its state-sponsored doping scandal, which prevent Government representatives from holding roles on major sports bodies.

Bure is one of the 17 candidates seeking election to the IIHF Council at the organisation's Semi-Annual Congress in Saint Petersburg on September 25.

"This is a very important event for me," he said. 

"As an athlete, I always tried to do my best for Russian ice hockey, and I will now do the same in this role. 

"I will do everything possible in order to strengthen our ice hockey while applying my experience and knowledge."

Bure added: "There are many events ahead of us, with the main one being the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in China. 

"In order to win at international level, every component is important, including your image of our country, the ability to discuss different topics and represent Russia at meetings and forums. 

"The RIHF has achieved a lot in this area, but it is important to continue improving."

Bure had spells with the Vancouver Canucks, Florida Panthers and the New York Rangers during his NHL career.

He captained the Russian team to the Olympic silver medal at Nagano and was part of the team which claimed the bronze at Salt Lake City 2002.

Bure was also Russia's general manager at Turin 2006.

The IIHF Hall of Fame inductee had been involved in controversy in his playing days because of alleged connections to the Russian mafia.

He has denied any criminal activity or wrongdoing.