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Encyclopedia > 1981 Canada Cup

The 1981 Canada Cup was the second such professional ice hockey world championship. This time the format was a little different. After all the teams played each other to decide the standings, the top four teams advanced to the semi-finals. The two winners, USSR and Canada, met in the final where the host country suffered one of the worst defeats in its hockey history. 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Following the exciting 1972 Summit Series between Canada and the Soviet Union, interest in a world professional ice hockey championship increased substantially. ... The following is a list of international ice hockey competitions where National Hockey League players have been able to participate. ...

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Rosters

Canada

Forwards and Defense: Barry Beck, Raymond Bourque, Mike Bossy, Marcel Dionne, Ron Duguay, Brian Engblom, Clark Gillies, Danny Gare, Bob Gainey, Robert Goring, Wayne Gretzky, Craig Hartsburg, Guy Lafleur, Ken Linseman, Rick Middleton, Gilbert Perreault, Denis Potvin, Paul Reinhart, Larry Robinson, Bryan Trottier
Goaltenders: Mike Liut, Billy Smith, Don Edwards
Coaches: Scotty Bowman, Al MacNeil, Red Berenson, Pierre Pagé Barry Beck (born June 3, 1957 in Vancouver, British Columbia) is a retired former professional ice hockey player who was drafted second overall in both the 1977 NHL Amateur Draft and the 1977 WHA Amateur Draft from the New Westminster Bruins. ... Ray Bourque of the Boston Bruins. ... Michael Mike Bossy (born in Montreal, Quebec, on January 22, 1957) was an ice hockey player who played for the New York Islanders during their four-year reign as Stanley Cup champions in the early 1980s. ... Marcel Elphege Little Beaver Dionne (born August 3, 1951, in Drummondville, Quebec, Canada) is a retired professional ice hockey centre in the National Hockey League, and is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame. ... Ron Duguay (born July 6, 1957 in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada) is a retired professional ice hockey centre who played 12 seasons in the NHL between 1977 and 1989. ... Brian Engblom (b. ... Clark Jethro Gillies (b. ... Danny Gare (Born May 14, 1954 in Nelson, British Columbia, Canada) was a noted ice hockey player in the NHL. He was the captain of the Detroit Red Wings before Steve Yzerman. ... Robert Michael Bob Gainey (Born December 13, 1953 in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada) is the current executive vice president, general manager, (and former ice hockey player) of the Montreal Canadiens. ... Robert Thomas Butch Goring (born October 22, 1949 in St. ... Wayne Gretzky in a New York Rangers uniform in 1997 Wayne Douglas Gretzky, OC (born January 26, 1961) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently part-owner and head coach of the Phoenix Coyotes. ... Craig Hartsburg (born June 29, 1959 in Stratford, Ontario, Canada) is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman who played ten seasons with the Minnesota North Stars of the National Hockey League from 1979-80 until 1988-89. ... Guy Lafleur Guy Damien Lafleur, OC, CQ, (born September 20, 1951 in Thurso, Quebec), is one of the greatest and most popular players ever to play professional ice hockey. ... Ken LinsemanFollowing a standout junior career with the Kingston Canadiens, Ken Linseman he attempted to sign as an under-aged player with the Birmingham Bulls of the WHA in 1977. ... Richard (Rick) Middleton (born December 4, 1953, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada) was a professional hockey player for the NHL New York Rangers and Boston Bruins. ... Gilbert Perreault (born November 13, 1950) was a Canadian ice hockey player. ... Denis Potvin (born Ottawa, Ontario, October 29, 1953) is a former player in the National Hockey League. ... Paul Reinhart {b. ... Larry Clark Robinson, born June 2, 1951 in Winchester, Ontario, Canada, was a star player and a coach in the National Hockey League. ... Bryan John Trottier (born July 17, 1956, in Val Marie, Saskatchewan, Canada) was a professional Ice Hockey Centre in the NHL, and is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame. ... Mike Liut (born January 7, 1956 in Weston, Ontario) was a Canadian ice hockey goaltender. ... Billy Smith (born December 12, 1950, in Perth, Ontario) was a professional ice hockey player. ... Don Edwards (born September 28, 1955 in Hamilton, Ontario) is a retired former professional ice hockey goaltender who played ten seasons in the National Hockey League for the Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames and Toronto Maple Leafs. ... William Scott Scotty Bowman (born September 18, 1933 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada) is a former National Hockey League head coach, considered among the greatest coaches in NHL history. ... Al MacNeil (b. ... Gordon Red Berenson born December 8, 1939 in Regina, Saskatchewan, is a former Canadian professional ice hockey center and a current NCAA hockey head coach. ...


Czechoslovakia

Forwards and Defense: Frantisek Cernik, Milan Chalupa, Jiri Dudacek, Miroslav Dvorak, Stanislav Hajdusek, Miloslav Horava, Arnold Kadlec, Jindrich Kokrment, Jaroslav Korbela, Norbert Kral, Jiri Lala, Jan Neliba, Milan Novy, Dusan Pasek, Lubomir Penicka, Jaroslav Pouzar, Pavel Richter, Darius Rusnak, Radoslav Svoboda, Oldrich Valek
Goaltenders: Karel Lang, Jiri Kralik
Coaches: Ludek Bukac, Stanislav Nevesel Miloslav Horava, born on August 14th 1961, played on the bronze medal winning ice hockey team for Czechoslovakia at the 1992_Winter_Olympics. ... Milan Novy (born September 23, 1951 in Kladno, Czechoslovakia) was a Czech ice hockey center. ...


Finland

Forwards and Defense: Pekka Arbelius, Matti Hagman, Raimo Hirvonen, Juha Huikari, Kari Jalonen, Arto Javanainen, Veli-Pekka Ketola, Markku Kiimalainen, Jari Kurri, Mikko Leinonen, Tapio Levo, Kari Makkonen, Timo Nummelin, Jukka Porvari, Pekka Rautakallio, Reijo Ruotsalaine, Jorma Sevon, Risto Siltanen, Ilkka Sinisalo, Juha Tuohimaa
Goaltenders: Hannu Lassila, Markus Mattsson
Coaches: Kalevi Numminen, Kari Makinen Matti Risto Tapio Hagman (born September 21, 1955 in Helsinki) is a former Finnish ice hockey professional. ... Veli-Pekka Ketola was born on 28 March, 1948 in Pori, Finland. ... Jari Pekka Kurri (born May 18, 1960, in Helsinki, Finland) is a retired Finnish professional ice hockey right winger. ... Mikko Simo Yrjana Leinonen (born July 15, 1955 in Tampere, Finland) is a retired Finnish Ice hockey player. ... Pekka Rautakallio (born July 25, 1953 in Pori, Finland) is a retired Finnish professional hockey defenceman who played 3 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Atlanta Flames and Calgary Flames. ... Risto Siltanen (born October 31, 1958 in Mänttä, Finland) is a retired professional ice hockey defender. ... Ilkka Sinisalo (born July 10, 1958 in Valkeakoski, Finland) is a former professional ice hockey player who spent parts of 11 seasons in the NHL from 1981-1992, scoring 204 goals and 426 points with the Philadelphia Flyers, the Minnesota North Stars, and the Los Angeles Kings. ... Markus Mattsson was one of the first goalies in the NHL from Finland. ...


Sweden

Forwards and Defense: Kent-Erik Andersson, Thomas Eriksson, Jan Erixon, Thomas Gradin, Anders Hakansson, Anders Hedberg, Peter Helander, Tomas Jonsson, Anders Kallur, Lars Lindgren, Bengt Lundholm, Lars Molin, Kent Nilsson, Lars Molin, Ulf Nilsson, Stefan Persson, Jorgen Pettersson, Borje Salming, Thomas Steen, Patrik Sundstrom, Mats Waltin
Goaltenders: Peter Lindmark, Pelle Lindbergh
Coaches: Leif Boork, Curt Lindström Kent-Erik Andersson (Born - May 24, 1951, in Örebro, Sweden) is a retired Swedish Professional Hockey Right Winger who played 7 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Minnesota North Stars and New York Rangers. ... Thomas Eriksson (born October 16, 1959 in Stockholm, Sweden) is a retired professional ice hockey defenseman. ... Jan Erixon (born July 8, 1962, in Skelleftea, Sweden) is a former professional ice hockey player. ... Thomas Kjell Gradin (born February 18, 1956 in Solleftea, Sweden) was a professional ice hockey player in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1978 to 1987. ... Anders Hedberg (born February 25, 1951 in Ornskoldsvik, Sweden) is a retired former professional ice hockey player who was one of the first European-born players to make an impact in North America. ... Tomas Jonsson, (born April 12, 1960 in Falun, Sweden) is a former ice hockey player. ... Anders Kallur, (born June 6, 1952 in Ludvika, Sweden) is a Swedish former professional ice hockey player. ... Lars Molin (1942 - 1999) was a Swedish writer and movie director. ... Kent Nilsson (born August 31, 1956 in Nynashamn, Sweden) is a retired professional ice hockey centre. ... Lars Molin (1942 - 1999) was a Swedish writer and movie director. ... Ulf Nilsson played for the the Winnipeg Jets ... At the World Junior Championship held in December 1999 and January 2000 in Umeo and Skelleftea, Sweden, a smiling, middle-aged man could often be seen in the Swedish camp. ... Jörgen Pettersson may refer to: Jorgen Pettersson (hockey player) (b. ... Anders Börje Salming (born April 17, 1951 in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden) was a Swedish professional ice hockey defenseman who played for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings. ... Thomas Steen (born on June 8, 1960 in Stockholm, Sweden) is a former professional ice hockey player. ... Patrik Sundstrom (born 14 December 1961 in Skelleftea, Sweden) is a retired professional ice hockey centre, who played in the NHL for 10 seasons. ... Peter Lindmark was a goalkeeper from the north of Sweden. ... Per-Eric Pelle Lindbergh (May 24, 1959 – November 10, 1985) was a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender who played for the Philadelphia Flyers. ... Curt Lindström is a Swedish ice hockey coach. ...


USA

Forwards and Defense: Bill Baker, Neal Broten, Dave Christian, Steve Christoff, Richie Dunn, Mike Eaves, Robbie Ftorek, Tom Gorence, Mark Howe, Mark Johnson, Dave Langevin, Rod Langway, Reed Larson, Rob McClanahan, Bob Miller, Warren Miller, Ken Morrow, Mike O'Connell, Dean Talafous, Tom Younghans
Goaltenders: Tony Esposito, Steve Baker
Coaches: Bob Johnson, John Cunniff, Mike Smith Bill Baker (born November 29, 1956 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota was American ice hockey defenseman. ... Neal Broten (born November 29, 1959 in Roseau, Minnesota) was an American professional ice hockey player who played for the Minnesota North Stars, Dallas Stars, New Jersey Devils and Los Angeles Kings in the National Hockey League. ... Dave Christian (born May 13, 1959 in Warroad, Minnesota was American ice hockey forward. ... Steve Christoff (born January 23, 1958 in Richfield, Minnesota was American ice hockey forward. ... Robbie Ftorek is a former NHL player and coach. ... Mark Howe (born May 28, 1955, in Detroit, Michigan) is a former professional ice hockey defenceman who played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League. ... gvhbjkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkbkkkkkkkkkkkkkkbnnnnnnnnnnntyguhjkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkjbhnmj,,n,mrtfkfjotigkfffffff fxkfdkdf fdkmfdkfmkldf dfkfdidfMedia:Example. ... Rod Cory Langway (born May 3, 1957 in Taipei, Taiwan) is a former American professional ice hockey defenceman in the National Hockey League (NHL), elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2002. ... Reed Larson (born July 30, 1956 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) was an ice hockey defenceman and former captain of the Detroit Red Wings. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Warren Miller was born in Hollywood, California in 1924. ... Ken Morrow (born October 17, 1956 in Flint, Michigan was American ice hockey defenseman. ... Mike OConnell (born November 25, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois) is a former professional ice hockey player who was also the general manager of the Boston Bruins of the NHL from 2000 until 2006. ... Tony Esposito (born April 23, 1943) was a professional ice hockey goalie in the National Hockey League. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Robert Badger Bob Johnson (1931-1991) was an American-born college and professional ice hockey coach. ... John Cunniff (9 July 1944, 10 May 2002) was an American NHL hockey coach. ... Michael Smith or Mike Smith is a relatively common name in the English-speaking world. ...


USSR

Forwards and Defense: Sergei Babinov, Zinetula Bilyaletdinov, Nikolai Drozdetsky, Viacheslav Fetisov, Irek Gimayev, Vladimir Golikov, Sergei Kapustin, Alexei Kasatonov, Andrei Khomutov, Vladimir Krutov, Igor Larionov, Sergei Makarov, Alexander Maltsev, Vasili Pervukhin, Viktor Shalimov, Sergei Shepelev, Alexander Skvortsov, Valeri Vasiliev, Viktor Zhluktov, Vladimir Zubkov
Goaltenders: Vladislav Tretiak, Vladimir Myshkin
Coaches: Viktor Tikhonov, Vladimir Yurzinov Nikolai Drozdetsky (born June 14, 1957 in Kolpino, USSR, died in 1997) was a Russian ice hockey right winger. ... Viacheslav (Slava) Alexandrovich Fetisov (Russian: Вячеслав (Слава) Александрович Фетисов, Vjačeslav (Slava) Aleksandrovič Fetisov; born April 20, 1958, in Moscow, Soviet Union now Russia) is an ice hockey defenseman, considered one of the best defensemen of all time, a long-time captain for the Soviet Union national team. ... Alexei Kasatonov (Алексей Викторович Касатонов; born October 14, 1959 in Leningrad, USSR) is an ice hockey defenseman, a long-time member of the Soviet Union national team. ... Andrei Khomutov (born April 21, 1961 in Yaroslavl, USSR), was a Soviet ice hockey right winger. ... Vladimir Krutov (Владимир Евгеньевич Крутов; born June 1, 1960 in Moscow, Soviet Union) is a former Russian hockey forward. ... Igor Nikolayevich Larionov (Russian: Игорь Николаевич Ларионов; born December 3, 1960 in Voskresensk, Soviet Union) is a Russian hockey player. ... Sergei Mikhailovich Makarov (Сергей Михайлович Макаров; born June 19, 1958 in Chelyabinsk, Soviet Union, now Russia) is a Russian former ice hockey right wing, two times Olympic Champion. ... Aleksandr Maltsev (born April 20, 1949) is a retired Soviet ice hockey player. ... Valeri Vasiliev (born August 3, 1949 in Gorky, USSR) was a Russian ice hockey defenceman. ... For the fencer, see Vladislav Tretiak (fencer). ... Vladimir Myshkin (born June 19, 1955 in Kirovo-Chepetsk, USSR) was a goaltender for the Soviet Unions national ice hockey team in the 1970s and 1980s. ... Victor Vasilevich Tikhonov (Russian: , born June 04, 1930) is a prominent Russian ice hockey player and coach. ...


Round Robin Standings

GP W L T Pts
Team Canada 5 4 0 1 9
Team USSR 5 3 1 1 7
Team Czechoslovakia 5 2 1 2 6
Team USA 5 2 2 1 5
Team Sweden 5 1 4 0 2
Team Finland 5 0 4 1 1

Image File history File links Flag_of_Canada. ... The Canadian national mens hockey team is controlled by Hockey Canada. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Soviet_Union. ... The Soviet national ice hockey team, or USSR national ice hockey team (Russian: Сборная СССР по хоккею с шайбой) was the most dominant amateur hockey team in international play between 1954 and 1991. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic. ... The Czechoslovak national mens ice hockey team was one of the worlds premiere teams during the Soviet dominated international hockey era, often fighting Sweden for second place but sometimes beating the Soviets. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_States. ... The American national mens hockey team is the national ice hockey team for the United States. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Sweden. ... The Swedish national mens ice hockey team or Tre kronor (Three crowns in Swedish), as it is called in Sweden, is one of the best ice hockey teams in the world. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Finland. ... The Finnish national mens ice hockey team is one of the best ice hockey teams in the world, currently #5 on the IIHF world ranking. ...

Game Scores

Round-Robin

Location Result
Edmonton, Sept. 01, 1981 USA 3 Sweden 1
Winnipeg, Sept. 01, 1981 CSSR 1 USSR 1
Edmonton, Sept. 01, 1981 Canada 9 Finland 0
Edmonton, Sept. 03, 1981 CSSR 7 Finland 1
Winnipeg, Sept. 03, 1981 USSR 6 Sweden 3
Edmonton, Sept. 03, 1981 Canada 8 USA 3
Winnipeg, Sept. 05, 1981 Sweden 5 Finland 0
Edmonton, Sept. 05, 1981 USSR 4 USA 1
Winnipeg, Sept. 05, 1981 Canada 4 CSSR 4
Montreal, Sept. 07, 1981 Canada 4 Sweden 3
Winnipeg, Sept. 07, 1981 USSR 6 Finland 1
Montreal, Sept. 07, 1981 USA 6 CSSR 2
Montreal, Sept. 09, 1981 Finland 4 USA 4
Ottawa, Sept. 09, 1981 CSSR 7 Sweden 1
Montreal, Sept. 09, 1981 Canada 7 USSR 3

Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_States. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Sweden. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Soviet_Union. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Canada. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Finland. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Finland. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Soviet_Union. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Sweden. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Canada. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_States. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Sweden. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Finland. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Soviet_Union. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_States. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Canada. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Canada. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Sweden. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Soviet_Union. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Finland. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_States. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Finland. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_States. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Sweden. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Canada. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Soviet_Union. ...

Semi-Finals

Location Result
Ottawa, Sept. 11, 1981 USSR 4 CSSR 1
Montreal, Sept. 11, 1981 Canada 4 USA 1

Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Soviet_Union. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Canada. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_States. ...

Final

Location Result
Montreal, Sept. 13, 1981 USSR 8 Canada 1

Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Soviet_Union. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Canada. ...

Player Stats

Points Leaders

Player GP G A Pts
Wayne Gretzky 7 5 7 12
Mike Bossy 7 8 3 11
Bryan Trottier 7 3 8 11
Guy Lafleur 7 2 9 11
Alexei Kasatonov 7 1 10 11
Gilbert Perreault 4 3 6 9
Sergei Makarov 7 3 6 9
Sergei Shepelev 7 6 2 8
Vladimir Krutov 7 4 4 8
Viacheslav Fetisov 7 1 7 8

Image File history File links Flag_of_Canada. ... Wayne Gretzky in a New York Rangers uniform in 1997 Wayne Douglas Gretzky, OC (born January 26, 1961) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently part-owner and head coach of the Phoenix Coyotes. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Canada. ... Michael Mike Bossy (born in Montreal, Quebec, on January 22, 1957) was an ice hockey player who played for the New York Islanders during their four-year reign as Stanley Cup champions in the early 1980s. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Canada. ... Bryan John Trottier (born July 17, 1956, in Val Marie, Saskatchewan, Canada) was a professional Ice Hockey Centre in the NHL, and is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Canada. ... Guy Lafleur Guy Damien Lafleur, OC, CQ, (born September 20, 1951 in Thurso, Quebec), is one of the greatest and most popular players ever to play professional ice hockey. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Soviet_Union. ... Alexei Kasatonov (Алексей Викторович Касатонов; born October 14, 1959 in Leningrad, USSR) is an ice hockey defenseman, a long-time member of the Soviet Union national team. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Canada. ... Gilbert Perreault (born November 13, 1950) was a Canadian ice hockey player. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Soviet_Union. ... Sergei Mikhailovich Makarov (Сергей Михайлович Макаров; born June 19, 1958 in Chelyabinsk, Soviet Union, now Russia) is a Russian former ice hockey right wing, two times Olympic Champion. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Soviet_Union. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Soviet_Union. ... Vladimir Krutov (Владимир Евгеньевич Крутов; born June 1, 1960 in Moscow, Soviet Union) is a former Russian hockey forward. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Soviet_Union. ... Viacheslav (Slava) Alexandrovich Fetisov (Russian: Вячеслав (Слава) Александрович Фетисов, Vjačeslav (Slava) Aleksandrovič Fetisov; born April 20, 1958, in Moscow, Soviet Union now Russia) is an ice hockey defenseman, considered one of the best defensemen of all time, a long-time captain for the Soviet Union national team. ...

Goaltender Wins

Player GP W L T GAA
Vladislav Tretiak 6 5 0 1 1.33
Mike Liut 6 4 1 1 3.17
Tony Esposito 4 2 2 0 3.80
Karel Lang 5 2 1 2 2.34
Peter Lindmark 4 1 3 0 3.17

Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Soviet_Union. ... For the fencer, see Vladislav Tretiak (fencer). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Canada. ... Mike Liut (born January 7, 1956 in Weston, Ontario) was a Canadian ice hockey goaltender. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_States. ... Tony Esposito (born April 23, 1943) was a professional ice hockey goalie in the National Hockey League. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Sweden. ... Peter Lindmark was a goalkeeper from the north of Sweden. ...

Trophies and Awards

Tournament Champion

The Soviet national ice hockey team, or USSR national ice hockey team (Russian: Сборная СССР по хоккею с шайбой) was the most dominant amateur hockey team in international play between 1954 and 1991. ...

Tournament MVP

For the fencer, see Vladislav Tretiak (fencer). ...

All-star team

For the fencer, see Vladislav Tretiak (fencer). ... Alexei Kasatonov (Алексей Викторович Касатонов; born October 14, 1959 in Leningrad, USSR) is an ice hockey defenseman, a long-time member of the Soviet Union national team. ... Michael Mike Bossy (born in Montreal, Quebec, on January 22, 1957) was an ice hockey player who played for the New York Islanders during their four-year reign as Stanley Cup champions in the early 1980s. ... Gilbert Perreault (born November 13, 1950) was a Canadian ice hockey player. ...

See also

Yvan Cournoyer (Canada) shooting towards Vladislav Tretiak (USSR) during a game of the Summit Series The 1972 Summit Series (in French, La Série du siècle), as it eventually came to be known, was the first competition between Soviet and Canadian professional ice hockey players (only amateurs were allowed... Following the exciting 1972 Summit Series between Canada and the Soviet Union, interest in a world professional ice hockey championship increased substantially. ... The World Cup of Hockey is the successor to the Canada Cup ice hockey tournament. ...

External links

  • Hockey Canada Tournament Summaries

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Hockey Hall of Fame - Pro Classics: Canada Cup 1981 Summary (448 words)
Only eight players remained from their 1976 Canada Cup squad, and just 11 players were back from the team that had defeated a group of NHL All-Stars at the Challenge Cup in 1979.
Canada waltzed through the round-robin portion of the tournament with only a 4-4 tie against Czechoslovakia blemishing a record that included a 7-3 victory over the Soviets in the final game on September 9.
The Canada Cup format had been expanded to include a semifinals round this year, and Canada defeated the fourth-place United States 4-1 while the Soviets bounced the Czechs by the same score.
Canada Cup (ice hockey) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (153 words)
It was held in 1976, 1981, 1984, 1987 and 1991.
All the tournaments were won by Canada except the 1981 tournament, which was won by the Soviet Union.
In 1996, the Canada Cup was replaced by the World Cup of Hockey.
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