Even though the series was 4-1-3 for the Soviets, it could've easily been a split. Also, the only bad game Canada had in the series was the 9-5 loss in Winnipeg.
I believe that the games were on both CBC & CTV so that could be the reason why Chevrier & Esaw alternated the games in Canada.
I think Esaw did all 4 games in the Soviet Union while Chevrier did interviews from ice level.
Funny thing happened with Game 6, there were satellite problems & the TV commentary was down a few times or crossed with CBC Radio. You won't believe who did play-by-play for CBC Radio. It was Bob Cole!
The MacLeod guy was Don "Smokey" MacLeod who was a goalie for the Calgary Cowboys in the 76-77 season. Saw him play in the Jets home opener that year. Bobby Hull scored twice in a 4-1 win. Lynn Powis got the lone Calgary goal.
Yeah, now that I hear it, you're right. Funny, I saw another clip from a different game in the series and Don Chevrier was doing play-by-play. I wonder why they had different guys doing it.
Bobby Hull, Gordie Howe, Mark Howe, J.C. Tremblay, Johnny McKenzie, Ralph Backstrom, Paul Henderson, Gerry Cheevers, Andre Lacroix - definitely household names in the world of hockey.
Gordie was in his mid 40's and Henderson was, on average, just a 20 goal man. Mark Howe must have been in his rookie season as well when he played. The only hall of famer in his prime was Hull. Cheevers was prerry good too. Definetly not the best team Canada could have iced.
Bobby Hull was 35 in 1974 I don't consider 35 years of age any hockey players prime,let alone Hull's . Maybe 8 to 10 years before this Bobby was in his prime! I idolized Hull and remember him playing in the 1960's. A sight to behold!!!
Even though the series was 4-1-3 for the Soviets, it could've easily been a split. Also, the only bad game Canada had in the series was the 9-5 loss in Winnipeg.
tomtrh 2 years ago
WHA had no chance against these guys
ottvalley 2 years ago
I believe that the games were on both CBC & CTV so that could be the reason why Chevrier & Esaw alternated the games in Canada.
I think Esaw did all 4 games in the Soviet Union while Chevrier did interviews from ice level.
Funny thing happened with Game 6, there were satellite problems & the TV commentary was down a few times or crossed with CBC Radio. You won't believe who did play-by-play for CBC Radio. It was Bob Cole!
tomtrh 3 years ago
The MacLeod guy was Don "Smokey" MacLeod who was a goalie for the Calgary Cowboys in the 76-77 season. Saw him play in the Jets home opener that year. Bobby Hull scored twice in a 4-1 win. Lynn Powis got the lone Calgary goal.
tomtrh 3 years ago
That's Johnny Esaw doing play-by-play!
tomtrh 4 years ago
Yeah, now that I hear it, you're right. Funny, I saw another clip from a different game in the series and Don Chevrier was doing play-by-play. I wonder why they had different guys doing it.
djob2676 3 years ago
Howie Meeker's doing colour, but who's that doing play-by-play?
And who is this McLeod guy in net? Weren't there any better goalies in the WHA? Cheevers? Plante?
djob2676 4 years ago
Cheevers played most of the games with Mcleod getting a cameo in Canada. The Russions said Cheevers was the best they had seen or played against
heggster44 3 years ago
That's saying a lot, considering Tony Esposito played quite well for Canada in 1972.
djob2676 3 years ago
Tom Webster played for the Red Wings in 72.
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Bluestard 4 years ago
Household words in my home.
boomac62 4 years ago
Bobby Hull, Gordie Howe, Mark Howe, J.C. Tremblay, Johnny McKenzie, Ralph Backstrom, Paul Henderson, Gerry Cheevers, Andre Lacroix - definitely household names in the world of hockey.
louielovett 4 years ago
Gordie was in his mid 40's and Henderson was, on average, just a 20 goal man. Mark Howe must have been in his rookie season as well when he played. The only hall of famer in his prime was Hull. Cheevers was prerry good too. Definetly not the best team Canada could have iced.
chrisconnell 4 years ago
Bobby Hull was 35 in 1974 I don't consider 35 years of age any hockey players prime,let alone Hull's . Maybe 8 to 10 years before this Bobby was in his prime! I idolized Hull and remember him playing in the 1960's. A sight to behold!!!
lpvcrcd 3 years ago
Yes, you're right. This just solidify's my point though. This was, by far, not the best team Canada could ice.
chrisconnell 3 years ago
A lot of those WHA guys on Team Canada 1974 are not exactly household names, are they?
Lava1964 4 years ago