About the book: 1985 / At the end of 1984, the outstanding Soviet hockey goalkeeper, Honored Master of Sports Vladislav Tretyak finished playing in big sports. For the first time he became the world champion in spring Stockholm in March 1970. For fifteen years he played practically without substitutions, his skill grew with every season, with every tournament, with every match. Many articles have been written about Vladislav Tretiak, a film has been made, and even a song has been composed. He won the sympathy of millions of people on both sides of the Atlantic not only with his outstanding ability to hit pucks, but also with his modesty, charm, and open smile. His collection includes ten gold medals of the world champion, three highest awards of the Winter Olympics, fourteen times he became the champion of the Soviet Union, four times he was recognized as the best goalkeeper of the world championships, five times he was honored as the absolute best hockey player of the Soviet Union. We offer our readers the memories of the famous Soviet athlete , holder of the Orders of Lenin, the Red Banner of Labor, Friendship of Peoples and the “Badge of Honor” of the communist Vladislav Tretyak.