A few things to clarify here..this is the 1978 WJC game between Canada and the old Czechoslovakian team which was in fact played on Christmas day in '78 at the Montreal Forum. Canada won 9-3. Canada would lose to Sweeden in the semi-final 6-5. The old USSR beat the Swedes 5-2 for the gold. There were some darned good players on that Canadian team.. Gretzky, Gartner, Hartsburg, Vaive, Bobby Smith, and as a poster pointed out Marsh, and McCrimmon
We Bruins fans knew we were in for a tough night after hearing Mr. Doucet sing The Canadien National Anthem. There is still no one to fill his big shoes in Montreal. R.I.P..
Doucet actually released a vinyl LP of national anthems. Canada, US, USSR, France, Germany plus others were on the recording. Roger took pride in singing anthems. There is an National Film Board clip of Doucet preparing to sing the anthem in the Montreal Forum.
Indeed, CTV televised this game back on Christmas Day 1977 (I was living in Sarnia, Ont. at the time), and speaking of CTV, they're majority owners of TSN, who have been televising the WJHC since 1990-1991.
Hisshhhh on that night he wasn't so "hot", he must've had a flue or something... Is there a video on YouTube of the game that follows? I think it was one of the best game aver opposing Russia to Canada
The GREATEST singer of anthems from all countries there ever was!! After his O Canada before the games at the Forum,the crowds were electrified,and the opponents on their heels before the puck was even dropped. A true legend.
ROW JAY
parkman35 5 months ago
Happy Anniversary, you magnificent Hosers.
UncleMikeNJ 8 months ago
A few things to clarify here..this is the 1978 WJC game between Canada and the old Czechoslovakian team which was in fact played on Christmas day in '78 at the Montreal Forum. Canada won 9-3. Canada would lose to Sweeden in the semi-final 6-5. The old USSR beat the Swedes 5-2 for the gold. There were some darned good players on that Canadian team.. Gretzky, Gartner, Hartsburg, Vaive, Bobby Smith, and as a poster pointed out Marsh, and McCrimmon
parkman35 8 months ago
@parkman35 correction...this was played on 12/25/77 as part of the '78 WJC....
parkman35 8 months ago
I think Gretzky played in this one!
nsakic 9 months ago
RogeR not RogeT
bencanon2 1 year ago
We Bruins fans knew we were in for a tough night after hearing Mr. Doucet sing The Canadien National Anthem. There is still no one to fill his big shoes in Montreal. R.I.P..
5inthehole 1 year ago 3
Doucet actually released a vinyl LP of national anthems. Canada, US, USSR, France, Germany plus others were on the recording. Roger took pride in singing anthems. There is an National Film Board clip of Doucet preparing to sing the anthem in the Montreal Forum.
dougish1954 2 years ago
i have that vinyl album, as well as a pure francophone album in classic crooner style
hockeybooks 2 years ago
I am a Bruins fan and I will never forget the way this man delivered this anthem with such passion. He was awesome.
Orrscore 2 years ago 2
That was Ron Reusch's spoken voice at the end.
Indeed, CTV televised this game back on Christmas Day 1977 (I was living in Sarnia, Ont. at the time), and speaking of CTV, they're majority owners of TSN, who have been televising the WJHC since 1990-1991.
mrceleb2006 2 years ago
Hisshhhh on that night he wasn't so "hot", he must've had a flue or something... Is there a video on YouTube of the game that follows? I think it was one of the best game aver opposing Russia to Canada
HawkFest 3 years ago
The GREATEST singer of anthems from all countries there ever was!! After his O Canada before the games at the Forum,the crowds were electrified,and the opponents on their heels before the puck was even dropped. A true legend.
hig2g1ins 3 years ago 10
Agreed.
But more than a legend, how about ICON.
No one sung O' Canada better then Roger Doucet did, and nobody will either. Class act.
AK47Music 3 years ago
Awesome. Thanks for posting.
flyersfan62 3 years ago
future flyers brad mcrimmon and brad marsh on defence for team canada
hockeybooks 3 years ago
Thanks. I didn't know that. Great job on your site.
flyersfan62 3 years ago
@hockeybooks Sorry Mcrimmon(RIP) wasn't a rookie till around 79-80.
jaytf1231 5 months ago
@hockeybooks My bad. I thought this was Team Canada with pros, not amatuers. I stand corrected.
jaytf1231 5 months ago