Remembering the Russian Five's debut in Calgary, 25 years ago today (feat. "The Russian Five" author Keith Gave)

25 years ago today, the Russian Five made their debut in Calgary in a 3-0 win over the Flames. We're joined by "The Russian Five" author Keith Gave to remember the night that changed hockey history forever. We walk through the events that led to the debut, why Scotty Bowman wanted to pair the Soviets together, the reaction in the locker room and outside world, and much, much more.

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