Montreal Canadiens’ Eurotrip: Part 4 Easy prey in Moscow
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In September, the marked the 30th anniversary of their one and only trip across the Atlantic Ocean to the Soviet Union. They brought their reputable franchise to unfriendly territory just as massive political upheaval was sweeping the region, to face off against their storied rival for the first time on their soil. This is the story of that tour. Related
Halfway through their Soviet tour, the Canadiens players were not just getting mentally tired, but also physically tired after all the frequent travel and short sleeps. After an early morning flight following the previous night’s gala, from Riga to Moscow, Pat Burns cancelled practice and gave the players a necessary day off, satisfied with the progress they had made in overcoming the challenges thus far on the trip, and hoping that it would recharge batteries.