Tikhonov, Larionov and Russia's U20s

A former Soviet goaltender chats with us about the other side of Tikhonov's legacy, Soviet influence on Russia's World Juniors roster and more.

“…in destiny and romance, there is no room for life. Painted as they are with broad brush strokes, vivid and lush, they find shape and pattern only with distance. The person who lives them is too close.” - Ken Dryden, The Game

We often recall historical figures in a series of anecdotes. With spotty information and the passage of time, our collective imag…