Vladislav Tretiak was considered the best goaltender in Soviet history. He holds 10 world championship titles and 3 Olympic gold medals. At the time, Wayne Gretzky, who played for the Edmonton Oilers, was the best hockey player in the world. The two faced off at Rendez-vous 87 for this historic Québec City sporting event.

1987 - 1987

Rendez-vous 87: The Cold War on ice

In 1987, the National Hockey League (NHL) All-Star Game was held in Québec City. This event traditionally features the best players in this North American league. However, instead of holding the usual match, the organizers of the Québec City event decided to stage a tournament between the best players from the NHL and from the Soviet Union. This was quite a feat during the Cold War, when Soviet players rarely left their homeland. This album invites you to experience the cultural celebrations that were held alongside this unusual event!

Two hockey legends come together: Vladislav Tretiak and Wayne Gretzky

André Pichette Vladislav Tretiak was considered the best goaltender in Soviet history. He holds 10 world championship titles and 3 Olympic gold medals. At the time, Wayne Gretzky, who played for the Edmonton Oilers, was the best hockey player in the world. The two faced off at Rendez-vous 87 for this historic Québec City sporting event.

Chronoscope Do you know where this photo was taken? (unilingual French for a limited time)

Depicted period: 1987

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