Great Hockey: Legendary Victories and Heroes of Soviet and Russian Sports – Igor Gurfinkel – Eksmo – 2026 – ISBN 978-5-04-221585-8
Great Hockey: Legendary Victories and Heroes of Soviet and Russian Sports
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From the frozen lakes of Canada to Olympic gold, from the first hockey sticks to high technology, from the backyard rink to the world stage—this book reveals the entire journey of hockey, spanning a century and a half.
Before you lies the story of a great game that began as fun and became a symbol of spirit, strength, and national pride. We witnessed the birth of the "Red Machine," how Tarasov laid the foundation for victory, how Tretiak became a legend, and how Bobrov became a hero of an era.
In this book, you will find:
- the history of hockey's development in Canada and its path to the global arena;
- the development of Soviet hockey: from its first steps to dominance on the world stage;
- Olympic triumphs, world championships, and a battle of wills;
- great players, coaches, and key matches, including the legendary 1972 Summit Series;
- modern NHL stars: Ovechkin, Panarin, and many others.
This is not just a chronicle - it is a live drama on the ice, where every match, every pass, every shot on goal is important.
Before you lies the story of a great game that began as fun and became a symbol of spirit, strength, and national pride. We witnessed the birth of the "Red Machine," how Tarasov laid the foundation for victory, how Tretiak became a legend, and how Bobrov became a hero of an era.
In this book, you will find:
- the history of hockey's development in Canada and its path to the global arena;
- the development of Soviet hockey: from its first steps to dominance on the world stage;
- Olympic triumphs, world championships, and a battle of wills;
- great players, coaches, and key matches, including the legendary 1972 Summit Series;
- modern NHL stars: Ovechkin, Panarin, and many others.
This is not just a chronicle - it is a live drama on the ice, where every match, every pass, every shot on goal is important.
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