1981 Canada Cup Hockey Controversy Canada vs Russia

In 1981, the Soviet team won the Canada Cup. But it took Manitoba's George Smith to overcome Cold War hostilities and see that the winners finally took home a trophy.

[@zenly_csgo]

that s the real moment which canadians can really be proud of their hockey nation

[@okpapereat]

i agree the soviets won fare and square and even though your Canadians you have to loose sometime i think the soviets have everyright to take the cup mr. eagleson is just greedy why would he do such a thing.

[@tomtrh]

The actual trophy itself weighs well over 100 pounds and the sucker is made completely of nickel.

[@tonybenn1000]

@okpapereat eagleson was a liar, & thief ! that is why he went to jail