Annual Russian Embassy Game 2009

Beijing Canadians Vs. Russian Men
(2 - 4)

Konstantin Li, Dmitriy Radchenko and especially Max Golikov who flew in from Moscow for this game were too powerful and out scored the Canadian team for the first time in several years! 

Team Canada had many new faces this year and supplied both goalies. Phil Sachs playing for the Russians may not be allowed back into Canada now! Traitor!!! 

 Bread Ceremony at centre ice

Jeff Nankivell and Max broke the bread in the pre-game opening friendship ceremony, but Russian friendship ended there for the next 60-minutes as they dominated Team Canada. Post game festivities were as friendly as ever with kabobs and ample vodka to celebrate our ties through hockey! 

Making new friends - What hockey in Asia is all about!