Firsov wa at the time by far the best world player of his times, roughly about 25 years ahead of everyone else. His conditioning was superior, and his talent was unmatched. Read one of the Tarasov's books about hockey, and you will find out why Russian team was so good. You will be shocked to realize that the official "Russian Red Machine" propaganda that prevails to this day was total lie.
Firsov had one of the hardest and most accurate shots at that time. I have heard a story from 1965 world championship tournament in which he scored a goal from the air a pass arriving at two feets witnessed by the teller personally.
Firsov wa at the time by far the best world player of his times, roughly about 25 years ahead of everyone else. His conditioning was superior, and his talent was unmatched. Read one of the Tarasov's books about hockey, and you will find out why Russian team was so good. You will be shocked to realize that the official "Russian Red Machine" propaganda that prevails to this day was total lie.
micanut48 6 months ago
Master High Class - Anatoli Firsov!
Mr32151 2 years ago
great
olgamoscowrussia 2 years ago
I have the 1968 gold medal game against Canada in which Firsov scored two goals. I'll try to upload some clips soon.
chapaev36 3 years ago
Firsov had one of the hardest and most accurate shots at that time. I have heard a story from 1965 world championship tournament in which he scored a goal from the air a pass arriving at two feets witnessed by the teller personally.
konked 3 years ago