Now and Then (1972-2016): Russian Fans
The outlook of Russian fans changed drastically since 1972. To begin with, Russia went through huge changes in the last three decades. There is no more USSR. The country got exposed to commercialism and...
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Now and Then (1972-2016): Bench Canada
September 26, 1972 – Moscow, Luzhniki Arena. Team Canada – Team CCCP, Game 7. September 27, 2016 – Toronto, Canada. Team Canada – Team Europe, World Cup of Hockey, Game 1 Finals. There are...
Now and Then (1972-2016): The Red Machine
At the press conference after Team Canada defeated Team Russia in the semifinals of the 2016 World Cup of Hockey, Russian head coach Oleg Znarok was asked a question if it was possible to...
Prince Edward Reports From the World Cup of Hockey
Our special friend cat Prince Edwards is currently on a mission supporting Brad Marchand and Patrice Bergeron of the Boston Bruins who are playing for Team Canada at the World Cup of Hockey. Team...
Now and Then (1972-2016): Da Da Canada
That was a chant Canadian fans supported their team at the Moscow Luzhniki Arena in September 1972: “Da da – Canada. Nyet nyet – Soviet!” Team Canada was down in the series 1-1-2 when...
Now and Then (1972-2016): The Rivalry
The Canada vs. Russia hockey games are the biggest hockey rivalry with a long history. Times are different with over 4 decades past the 1972 Summit Series. In 1972, it was a prime time...
Team North America 2016
This is probably the most frequently asked question I’ve been asked in the last few days: “What the heck is this Team North America?” The U.S. fans don’t have a big interest in the...
Now and Then (1972-2016): Hockey Athletics
The guys that played in 1972 were tough dude. No helmets. Players today wear helmets and masks and pay more attention to protection. On the other hand, modern players are more complete athletes –...
Now and Then (1972-2016): Russian Coaches
Are you ready to celebrate the 44th Anniversary of the 1972 Summit Series? Come on, party poopers, time to mark on your calendar the special month of September! Here is a quick look of...
Now and Then (1972-2016): Team Canada Leaders
The upcoming semifinal Canada vs. Russia brings back good hockey memories about the 1972 Summit Series. 44 years ago, the Canada vs. USSR 8-games series triggered a new development in the world hockey and...
