The Game That Saved the NHL: The Broad Street Bullies, the Soviet Red Machine, and Super Series '76

Name: The Game That Saved the NHL: The Broad Street Bullies, the Soviet Red Machine, and Super Series '76
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Book Synopsis: In late 1975 and early 1976, at the height of the Cold War, two of the Soviet Union’s long-dominant national hockey teams traveled to North America to play an eight-game series against the best teams in the National Hockey League. The culmination of the “Super Series” was reigning Soviet League champion HC CSKA Moscow’s face-off against the defending NHL champion Flyers in Philadelphia on January 11, 1976. Known as the “Red Army Club,” HC CSKA hadn’t lost a game in the series. Known as the “Broad Street Bullies,” the Flyers were determined to bring the Red Army team’s winning streak to an end with their trademark aggressive style of play.

Based largely on interviews, Ed Gruver’s book tells the story of this epic game and series as it lays out the stakes involved: nothing less than the credibility of the NHL. If the Red Army team had completed its series sweep by defeating the two-time Stanley Cup champion Flyers, the NHL would no longer have been able to claim primacy of place in professional-level hockey. The Stanley Cup, the most famous trophy in sports, would be devalued if the Flyers fell to the Soviets. Gruver also describes how the game and series affected the styles of both Russian and NHL teams. The Soviets adopted a more physical brand of hockey, while the NHL increasingly focused on passing and speed.

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Discover the thrilling story behind the game that saved the NHL! "The Broad Street Bullies, the Soviet Red Machine, and Super Series '76" takes you back to the height of the Cold War, where two hockey powerhouses clashed in an eight-game series. This gripping tale of bravery and determination will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Experience the intense showdown between the reigning Soviet League champion, HC CSKA Moscow, and the defiant defending NHL champion, the Philadelphia Flyers. Witness the clash of styles as the Red Army Club, famously unbeaten in the series, faces off against the renowned "Broad Street Bullies" - a team known for its aggressive gameplay.

Through meticulous research and interviews, Ed Gruver masterfully brings to life the stakes involved in this historic game. The credibility of the NHL hung in the balance, with the Soviets threatening to dethrone the two-time Stanley Cup champion Flyers. If the NHL faltered, the beloved Stanley Cup would lose its luster.

Feast your eyes on how this epic battle transformed the sport of hockey. Discover how the NHL teams, inspired by the Soviets' physicality, started embracing a more robust style of play. Meanwhile, the Red Army team refined their skills, learning from the NHL's focus on passing and speed.

Uncover the secrets, strategies, and sacrifices made by both teams. Immerse yourself in the heart-pounding moments that changed the course of hockey history. Don't miss out on this extraordinary narrative that blends sports, politics, and the triumph of the human spirit.

Join us as we relive the "Super Series '76" and discover how it forever shaped the NHL and international hockey. Experience the suspense, the impact, and the thrill of this legendary clash by securing your copy of "The Broad Street Bullies, the Soviet Red Machine, and Super Series '76" today!

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