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This was a fascinating time in world history...IMHO...

Posted by Mark Man on November 24, 2014 at 07:49:27:
Not knowing much about the internal politics of USSR in the 70's and early 80's...this trailer has peaked my interest to learn more about this...

The first thing I wondered about as a kid, these guys were considered soldiers??? The majority of photos I remember they were dressed in Military uniforms...I think that image added to the "dislike" of the CCCP worldwide, in the Hockey playing countries...they never took their foot off the gas, running up scores to exhibit their dominance in the hockey world...IMHO...this was a reflection of USSR's persona as super power...

They seemed very "machine like" and had a lack of emotion, because they were expected to win every game...I feel we in the USA, did not understand the immense pressure these hockey players were under...The level of national pride that was put on a sports team is hard to fathom...

The amateur status of the USA fed the "David verses Goliath" match up...But what people forget, the NHL put together All-Star teams to try and compete with the CCCP...they still got crushed...

I have not looked this up, but I believe they had a winning streak that may never be seen again in international competition in any sport...

As a former hockey player, I was a fan first and foremost of the CCCP...they really did change the game worldwide with their style of play...The political significance of this team within the USSR, is what I hope to get from this documentary...

Thanks for chiming in...
Mark