EXCLUSIVE: Fifty years after one of the most unforgettable nights in hockey history, a new documentary will bring the story of the Philadelphia Flyers vs. Soviet Central Red Army game of January 11, 1976 back to the city where it happened.
Cold War in Philly will premiere there this spring with a special event featuring members of the team, known in that era as the Broad Street Bullies for tough and intimidating play. It’s directed by Joe Amodei, who is from the area, and produced by his Virgil Films & Entertainment.
The Soviet Red Army team arrived in North America widely regarded as the most dominant hockey program in the world. What followed became one of the most iconic games in NHL history as the Flyers defeated them 4–1 at the Spectrum. The film revisits the clash that night through interviews with the players who lived it, including Bobby Clarke, Bernie Parent,
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