When it was called the Canada Cup, it was a big deal! It was our cup and another nation had to try and take it away from us. Back then countries populations hated each other. Hockey was war between nations, especially with the CCCP/USSR. Players bled to win!
As decades past and walls fell most realized the people from the other countries are just like you and I. Its the governments that are messed up.
30 years ago if a Russian was around me I would want a gun close by. Today, I want a bottle of Vodka around me, actually a few bottles and some Russians. We can sit down and watch games together.
One day I might even respect the Oilers too! Difference being the Russians always had a good team. Maybe one day the Oilers will too. Probably not in my lifetime. I dont keep Vodka around the house with Oiler fans. They are messed up already, they dont need Vodka. As for the gun? Its still around with Oiler fans. Russia and Most of Canada progressed, one day the Oiler fans will too. My great great Grandkids will enjoy that!
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