Canada and Russia engaged in some sport diplomacy on Thursday March 1st, 2018, at the Jar Isforum. The exhilarating game was preceded by a seminar by historian Howard Mickowski. Afterwards, fans were treated to a buffet of Russian specialties. Russia won the game 5 to 4 and both countries look forward to a rematch next year!
Ambassador Wilczynski and Ambassador Ramishvili discuss hockey
Sports historian Howard Mickoski discussed sport diplomacy before the game
Russia defends its net
Russia relaxes with a one-point lead
Russian cheering section
Canada defends its net
Russia clears the puck
Canadian and Russian fans watch the game
Canada goes for a goal
Canada gets ready to pull its goalie
Teams Canada and Russia
The ambassadors address the crowd