1957 Ice Hockey World Championships

1957 Ice Hockey World Championships

The USSR expected to win the final of the 1957 Ice Hockey World Championships, held in Moscow but lost to Sweden. The organizers did not have the Swedish national anthem ready for the medal ceremony, so the Swedish players sang a drinking song and it was broadcast over the PA system.

Previous Fact Next Fact
Categories: CountriesSports

Latest FactRepublic Video

15 Most Controversial & Costly Blunders in History

Sponsored Links