A Long-Standing Rivalry

Canada vs. Russia at the World Juniors (Since 1982)

A World Junior Hockey Championship in January just isn't the same without a big game between Canada and Russia.

The international rivalry was rekindled in the semifinals in Calgary last year, where Canada almost erased a 6-1 deficit in the third period but dropped a 6-5 decision.

Look back at the great junior rivalry between the two hockey powers over the last 28 years.

Note: "Russia" includes the Commonwealth of Independent States team in 1992 and the Soviet Union from 1982-1991.