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!
Former adversaries reunite: Vladislav Tretiak and Guy Lafleur
Jean Vallières
In 1985, USSR leader Mikhail Gorbachev launched the perestroika movement. This policy gradually liberalized the economy and culture of this authoritarian country and made it possible to organize previously forbidden events, such as this meeting between two hockey legends. The Soviet Vladislav Tretiak and Quebecer Guy Lafleur rub shoulders at Rendez-vous 87.
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