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Nyet, nyet Soviet: only dissolution could stop Soviet dominance of the World Juniors
The first official International Ice Hockey Federation under 20 hockey championship, aka the World Juniors, was held in 1977. Between that year and the final year of the Soviet Union’s existence in 1991, the country (or union of countries) won eight gold medals, three silver medals and two bronze medals. Outside of the 1987 tournament when the country was disqualified, alongside Canada, for the Punch Up in Piestany, the Soviet Union only failed to medal at one tournament, in
Jan 314 min read
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Team Checklists: Smythe Division
We are on to the second division in the Campbell Conference, and the last of four divisions from the 1991-92 NHL season. Constantine...
Dec 21, 20207 min read
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Team Checklists: Norris Division
For the third of four team checklists posts we will head to the Campbell Conference and the Norris Division. The Campbell Conference is...
Dec 13, 20207 min read
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Team Checklists - Patrick Division
The second division in the Prince of Wales Conference is named after Lester Patrick, a legendary player and coach. The entire Patrick...
Dec 8, 20206 min read
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Team Checklists - Adams Division
This is the first of four posts that will feature the team checklists that were included in the 1991-92 Upper Deck series. These cards...
Dec 4, 20207 min read
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