How to Succeed in Sportswriting (without Really Trying)

How to Succeed in Sportswriting (without Really Trying)

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No. 53: NIK ANTROPOV, ROMAN KRIVOMASOV et al / The mouse that roared. Canada 3-Kazakhstan 6, still the strangest game in hockey history (and my largest bar bill)

No. 53: NIK ANTROPOV, ROMAN KRIVOMASOV et al / The mouse that roared. Canada 3-Kazakhstan 6, still the strangest game in hockey history (and my largest bar bill)

25 years later, it's still the upset that all upsets are measured against. Not only was I there for it, but I can practically name everyone else in attendance. Oh and the Kazakh goalie gave me a call.

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I saw one of Nik Antropov’s Kazakh sweaters listed on eBay for about $750 Canadian. Here’s the link. Let me know if you buy it.

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