Ralph Klassen of Team Canada adjusts his stick before a face-off while the TV crew discusses final medal standings and possibilities.

Canada struggled against the Soviets but dominated their final game of the 1977 World Championships in Vienna, Austria against Czechoslovakia.

Phil Esposito scored 2 goals to lead Canada to a 8-2 victory over Czechoslovakia (the gold medal winning team). Canada was poised to salvage the tournament with a bronze medal.

But, the Soviets were upset by the Swedes in the final game of the tournament — and the Swedes would jump from 4th place to finish with a silver medal.

Instead of gold, the Soviets settled for bronze.

Canada was pushed back to 4th place and went home without a medal.

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This video commemorates the hockey life of Ralph Klassen and the legacy of the 1977 World Championships in Vienna, Austria. I do not own the images or artwork. This video is for educational purposes only.

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