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World Hockey Championships preview from 1970s era
Canada and the United States field strong teams as the World Championship runs parallel to NHL and WHA playoffs. The Soviet Union led by Vladislav Tretiak aims for a win despite forechecking from Canada and the United States. Czechoslovakia relies on the Stastny brothers and solid defense to contend, while Sweden’s fast, porous defense and goalkeeping pose concerns. East and West Germany expected to struggle, with the Finnish and American programs noted as lacking forechecking and depth.
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Prague
Czechoslovakia
Canada
United States
Soviet Union
Sweden
Finland
West Germany
USA
North America
Vladislav Tretiak
Helmut Balderts
Vladimir Shadrin
Alexander Yakushev
Valeri Kharimolov
Yuri Liapkin
Sergei Babinov
Moscow Red Army
Montreal Canadiens
Tretiak
Siberia
Peter
Marian Stastny
Frantisek Pospisil
Milan Kajcki
Jiri Crha
Kladno
Jardubice
Yesteryear
NHL
Anders Hedberg
Ulf Nilsson
Borje Salming
Stefan Persson
Inge
Goran Hogosta
Hardystrom
New York
Islanders
Rangers
Team USA
U.S
East
East Germany