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Chuck

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I would like to tell you a little about myself. I am just a few months shy of retirement and have decided that I am going to need something to do to fill my days when I do retire. I am no hockey expert and am certainly not a writer but I am a hockey fan and a fan of hockey history. My love affair with hockey began when I was about 8 years old in 1955. My dad was in the military and we were stationed in Germany at the time. It just so happened that Canada’s Penticton Vees would play the upstart Russians for the World Championship in Dusseldorf and my dad took me to the game. Through various exhibition games played in Europe prior to the championship series and in the series itself the Vees had built quite a reputation for rough play and the Russians were totally intimidated. The Canadians came out banging and never let up. They skated away with a 5 - 0 victory. What excitement, what a thrill - I was hooked and have been a fan ever since.