Front Line to Blue Line

Nikolay Sologubov nearly lost a leg during WWII. While in rehabilitation, the soldier found solace in a new hobby—ice hockey. His courage would forever change the game.

“Fate would not have the reputation it has, if it simply did what it seemed it would do.”
— A Gentleman in Moscow

Nikolay Sologubov was never meant to play ice hockey—or, depending on which interpretation of destiny you subscribe to, he was always meant to play hockey.

He just didn’t know it yet.