Of all the games, this game has the most interesting(almost modern looking) camera angles for the time period. There are some similiaries in how this was taped and future games. You can see the game literally changing in this series. The goalie mask from the Soviet side, the helmets coming in, the opening up of the game between East and West.
babystinky I believe this series was set-up between the Soviet Union, Canada and NHL to eventually bring their players to play in the NHL. The Soviets played that "Young Line" to showcase the up and coming talent to future NHL teams.
Huge American hockey fan. I was obsessed with this series as it's the pinnacle of hockey excellence. Now that I have seen all the games here are my thoughts: 1) People say that the first four games were disastrous for Canada. Scores aside they were much more competitive than what you are lead to believe. Tough for Canada to play as a unit given the short time frames and conditioning against the Soviets. Pressure must have been enormous. Given all that I thought they performed very well. 2) Soviet skills were unbelievable. Passing, skating, cycling, composure with the puck were sick. 3) Really hated the bush league slashing, high sicking..etc by Team Canada. Too good for that stuff. Yes, frustration I get. Clarke was always a dirty player so I won't hold that against him.. But Mahavolich, Cornyer, Espo never pulled the shit they did in this series in the NHL. I was surprised to see it. 4) I know Phil Espo was the hero of this team (and if he played with this intensity in Boston we would have won 2 more cups) but Frank Mahovelich in my opinion was the unsung here of the first four games. At 32 that dude played his ass off. 5) Canadian hockey announcers are the best. They call it like it is without holding back. Foster H., make the game worth watching again.
I appreciate the thought youve put into your observations ColeTime! 360 These would be my thoughts. As for your first point, the second and third games were the best Canada played on home ice. To respond the way they did in Game 2 after a national embarrassment was impressive. Had their conditioning been a little better they could very well have won the third game in Winnipeg. The opener in Montreal was a rude awakening to be sure, and the fourth game in Vancouver was a stinker. The pressure came from a national arrogance fueled by the press and the hockey old-guard as such ('eight straight' was a common chortle in the lead up to that series) .Indeed the Soviets were years ahead of their time. Had the political landscape been different then, a great many of the Red Army players wouldve been NHLers. As boorish and rough as some of Canada's tactics may seem in hindsight, the Soviets were themselves infamous for a lot of stick work. Mikhailov could be a dirty player (just ask Gary Bergman's leg) and spearing was sometimes part of their behind the play repertoire. Both Mahovlich brothers played well in the series. Pete was a solid penalty killer and Frank could still elevate his game when he had to. I always thought Foster Hewitt was a standard bearer for hockey broadcasters. Gallivan and Cole would be right up there with him.
@@rhettinski Great reply Rhett. I do admit that the Soviets were no choirboys when it came to the spearing. It was part of their game. In regards to Boris M. there is great follow up out of this game. At some point he really drills Wayne Cashman and Foster Hewitt makes mention that Cashman is taking "receipts". So in 1976 there is a Super Series between Red Army and the Bruins in Boston. Midway thru the first Boris and Wayne are jostling for a loose puck behind the net. Boris throws a harmless elbow. Cash takes his stick and does a two hander right across his sternum. Boris goes down in a heap. NO CALL from the NHL refs. It's absolute hilarious. Cashman waited 4 years for that payback. Whats even better is that the HNIC team trying to explain it away as if it was justified. It's just awesome.
The Pacific Coliseum which is now the home of the Western Hockey League's Vancouver Giants. The broadcast booth for television was right in the crowd at the bottom of the upper blue seats.
The Soviet hockey is more entertaining to watch. Better passing, skating and overall puck control. Canada is more involved with chippy unsportsmanlike play that we Canadian fans are seemingly used to. The Soviets are teaching us a lesson in how hockey should be played. I' happy Canada won the series but we'd better take a lesson while it is being taught.
How can you say that? Both nations gained from this as did hockey in general. The NHL has adopted the conditioning of the Soviets since then, and the Soviets have learned to play more gritty and passionate. Sure, there are some plays where Canadians resorted to brute tactics because their conditioning was so poor, but take an objective look at some plays by Canada. There is lots of finesse mixed in with a bit of toughness. Also, observe, Canada was penalized heavily in Canada for their antics. More so in the USSR. We all know what happened over there. There is one absolute in all of this series: Ken Dryden played very poorly. He was very overrated as a goalie. Had, arguably the best defense in front of him in Montreal,
You do realize Doug this was 1972, over 40 years ago. Soviets taught us a lesson in 1972 and I think we eventually learned for hockey now is way more skilled and faster than it was in the 70's.
Do not agree that Dryden was overrated. Yes he played poorly in the series, but Montreal never would have won the Stanley Cup in 1971 without him. He stoned Boston who were heavily favoured to win the cup again. In 1971, he may have played his best hockey for Montreal was not the top team; Boston and Chicago were better. And without him no way would Montreal have won all those cups. When he retired those 2 years Montreal never won and when he retired again they never won again till they got Roy.
Would've been a completely different series if Bobby Orr was playing. Canadians would've dominated as Orr was at his peak in 70 - 73. Also - LOVE hearing Foster Hewitt's voice! Absolutely no bass to his timber - pure soprano!
ничего бы не сделал бы один Бобби Орр. А если бы не сломали Харламова? А если бы у СССР не слабый тренер бы был, а великий Тарасов? Что говорят сами советские игроки, что отдали серию в Москве. Если бы... Если бы...
I love how the commentators justify the penalties: Look, Espesito put his stick in Kharlamov's way and Kharlamov just trips himself over it LOL that's awesome!
If I were Harry Sinden, for Goal-tending, I would have put Tony Esposito in the nets instead of Dryden, because Tony played better over all in the Series.
Bobby Hull was on the team, but NHL owners objected for he had jumped to the WHA that summer and he was banned from the team as were all WHA players which included Gerry Cheevers and Derek Sanderson who all likely would have been on the team. Gordie Howe had retired and did not unretire till 1973
The first goal, Dryden was screened by the balding defenseman---(Bergman?). It wasn't his fault. Second goal was tipped by Boris (Stan Laurel) Mikailov.
23:13 Canadians used EVERY Dirty Trick in the book ! Here they have SIX players on the Ice!! THREE in the Soviet end and the SIX player comes on the ICE at 23:16
This was Canada's worst game. They made too many changes and looked out of sync all game. Also why they dressed Bill Goldsworthy is beyond me. He played terrible in the game and after first period was benched it seems. I do not think he played another game after this. Should have stayed with basically the same lineup as Game 2 and 3.
Goldsworthy did play in Game 7 in Moscow, but not much. The two penalties he took were awful and the Soviet powerplay didnt miss. Since Goldsworthy was part of the win in Game 2, perhaps Harry Sinden felt his aggressiveness would help them..? As for Canada's worst game of the series, the 7-3 walloping they took in the opener in Montreal has to take the cake.
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Of all the games, this game has the most interesting(almost modern looking) camera angles for the time period. There are some similiaries in how this was taped and future games. You can see the game literally changing in this series. The goalie mask from the Soviet side, the helmets coming in, the opening up of the game between East and West.
babystinky I believe this series was set-up between the Soviet Union, Canada and NHL to eventually bring their players to play in the NHL. The Soviets played that "Young Line" to showcase the up and coming talent to future NHL teams.
Huge American hockey fan. I was obsessed with this series as it's the pinnacle of hockey excellence. Now that I have seen all the games here are my thoughts:
1) People say that the first four games were disastrous for Canada. Scores aside they were much more competitive than what you are lead to believe. Tough for Canada to play as a unit given the short time frames and conditioning against the Soviets. Pressure must have been enormous. Given all that I thought they performed very well.
2) Soviet skills were unbelievable. Passing, skating, cycling, composure with the puck were sick.
3) Really hated the bush league slashing, high sicking..etc by Team Canada. Too good for that stuff. Yes, frustration I get. Clarke was always a dirty player so I won't hold that against him.. But Mahavolich, Cornyer, Espo never pulled the shit they did in this series in the NHL. I was surprised to see it.
4) I know Phil Espo was the hero of this team (and if he played with this intensity in Boston we would have won 2 more cups) but Frank Mahovelich in my opinion was the unsung here of the first four games. At 32 that dude played his ass off.
5) Canadian hockey announcers are the best. They call it like it is without holding back. Foster H., make the game worth watching again.
I appreciate the thought youve put into your observations ColeTime! 360 These would be my thoughts. As for your first point, the second and third games were the best Canada played on home ice. To respond the way they did in Game 2 after a national embarrassment was impressive. Had their conditioning been a little better they could very well have won the third game in Winnipeg. The opener in Montreal was a rude awakening to be sure, and the fourth game in Vancouver was a stinker. The pressure came from a national arrogance fueled by the press and the hockey old-guard as such ('eight straight' was a common chortle in the lead up to that series) .Indeed the Soviets were years ahead of their time. Had the political landscape been different then, a great many of the Red Army players wouldve been NHLers. As boorish and rough as some of Canada's tactics may seem in hindsight, the Soviets were themselves infamous for a lot of stick work. Mikhailov could be a dirty player (just ask Gary Bergman's leg) and spearing was sometimes part of their behind the play repertoire. Both Mahovlich brothers played well in the series. Pete was a solid penalty killer and Frank could still elevate his game when he had to. I always thought Foster Hewitt was a standard bearer for hockey broadcasters. Gallivan and Cole would be right up there with him.
@@rhettinski Great reply Rhett. I do admit that the Soviets were no choirboys when it came to the spearing. It was part of their game. In regards to Boris M. there is great follow up out of this game. At some point he really drills Wayne Cashman and Foster Hewitt makes mention that Cashman is taking "receipts". So in 1976 there is a Super Series between Red Army and the Bruins in Boston. Midway thru the first Boris and Wayne are jostling for a loose puck behind the net. Boris throws a harmless elbow. Cash takes his stick and does a two hander right across his sternum. Boris goes down in a heap. NO CALL from the NHL refs. It's absolute hilarious. Cashman waited 4 years for that payback. Whats even better is that the HNIC team trying to explain it away as if it was justified. It's just awesome.
The Pacific Coliseum which is now the home of the Western Hockey League's Vancouver Giants.
The broadcast booth for television was right in the crowd at the bottom of the upper blue seats.
The Soviet hockey is more entertaining to watch. Better passing, skating and overall puck control. Canada is more involved with chippy unsportsmanlike play that we Canadian fans are seemingly used to. The Soviets are teaching us a lesson in how hockey should be played. I' happy Canada won the series but we'd better take a lesson while it is being taught.
doug millar your right on the button, but i fear it has fallen on deaf ears.
How can you say that? Both nations gained from this as did hockey in general. The NHL has adopted the conditioning of the Soviets since then, and the Soviets have learned to play more gritty and passionate. Sure, there are some plays where Canadians resorted to brute tactics because their conditioning was so poor, but take an objective look at some plays by Canada. There is lots of finesse mixed in with a bit of toughness. Also, observe, Canada was penalized heavily in Canada for their antics. More so in the USSR. We all know what happened over there.
There is one absolute in all of this series: Ken Dryden played very poorly. He was very overrated as a goalie. Had, arguably the best defense in front of him in Montreal,
You do realize Doug this was 1972, over 40 years ago. Soviets taught us a lesson in 1972 and I think we eventually learned for hockey now is way more skilled and faster than it was in the 70's.
Do not agree that Dryden was overrated. Yes he played poorly in the series, but Montreal never would have won the Stanley Cup in 1971 without him. He stoned Boston who were heavily favoured to win the cup again. In 1971, he may have played his best hockey for Montreal was not the top team; Boston and Chicago were better. And without him no way would Montreal have won all those cups. When he retired those 2 years Montreal never won and when he retired again they never won again till they got Roy.
Better quality is on Canada-USSR 1972 Summit Series - Game 4, by Steven Shapansky
Tretiak won the game !!! he was awesome !!!!!
Would've been a completely different series if Bobby Orr was playing. Canadians would've dominated as Orr was at his peak in 70 - 73. Also - LOVE hearing Foster Hewitt's voice! Absolutely no bass to his timber - pure soprano!
ничего бы не сделал бы один Бобби Орр. А если бы не сломали Харламова? А если бы у СССР не слабый тренер бы был, а великий Тарасов? Что говорят сами советские игроки, что отдали серию в Москве. Если бы... Если бы...
I love how the commentators justify the penalties: Look, Espesito put his stick in Kharlamov's way and Kharlamov just trips himself over it LOL that's awesome!
Второй период - фантастика с обеих сторон.
The second period is fantastic on both sides. PS: May, 2020
Bill White was HUGE for us in this series. HUGE>
If I were Harry Sinden, for Goal-tending, I would have put Tony Esposito in the nets instead of Dryden, because Tony played better over all in the Series.
Dryden was terrible. Should have been Bernie Parent, Bobby Hull and Gordie Howe on this team. would have been 8-0
Bobby Hull was on the team, but NHL owners objected for he had jumped to the WHA that summer and he was banned from the team as were all WHA players which included Gerry Cheevers and Derek Sanderson who all likely would have been on the team. Gordie Howe had retired and did not unretire till 1973
We can guess what would happened. Some of the best Soviet players and even the best trainer was not there as well.
The first goal, Dryden was screened by the balding defenseman---(Bergman?). It wasn't his fault. Second goal was tipped by Boris (Stan Laurel) Mikailov.
The only one to blame on the first 2 goals is Goldy the knucklehead--2 stupid penalties.
23:13 Canadians used EVERY Dirty Trick in the book ! Here they have SIX players on the Ice!! THREE in the Soviet end and the SIX player comes on the ICE at 23:16
I think the announcer traveled across Canada
They kept saying "Dryden had no chance on that one"
Yeah. Sure.
Weird seeing Bill Goldsworthy wearing the squarehead type helmet.
this game is in vancouver? P.A. announcer sounds like the one at the montreal forum
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This was Canada's worst game. They made too many changes and looked out of sync all game. Also why they dressed Bill Goldsworthy is beyond me. He played terrible in the game and after first period was benched it seems. I do not think he played another game after this. Should have stayed with basically the same lineup as Game 2 and 3.
Goldsworthy did play in Game 7 in Moscow, but not much. The two penalties he took were awful and the Soviet powerplay didnt miss. Since Goldsworthy was part of the win in Game 2, perhaps Harry Sinden felt his aggressiveness would help them..? As for Canada's worst game of the series, the 7-3 walloping they took in the opener in Montreal has to take the cake.
They booed Eagleson..A precursor the illegal things he did..