Legend №17 is the story about Valeri Borisovich Kharlamov who played for the Soviet Union from 1967 to 1981. Kharlamov was regarded as one of the best hockey players in the world. It looks like the movie revolves around Kharlamov’s upbringing and then encores with the Soviet Union/Canada summit series of 1972. As we all explore our other options to get by this current lockout, I eagerly await to see how this movie will turn out from the perspective of the USSR and from Kharlamov’s life.
I grew up playing Ball and Roller Hockey day and night somewhat religiously throughout elementary and middle school. The two don't compare though when I lace up the skates and hit the ice. I live and breathe hockey beyond the perspective of "it's just a game" and I will gladly talk hockey for hours with anyone. Hockey is more than just a lifestyle, it's a culture of passionate people who make memories every time the puck is dropped. Hockey has not only helped me get through some of the hardest times in life but has created some of the best memories to date. Want to talk hockey with me? Shoot me an email: iburdetskiy@hookedonhockey.com and let's talk some hockey!