What is the Russian five?

The Russian Five is a feature-length documentary about the five Russian hockey players recruited by the Detroit Red Wings and helped a failing hockey club win back-to-back Stanley Cup trophies.

Why are the Russian Five so important?

The Russian Five played a crucial role in the Red Wings’ back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 1997 and 1998. Their dominance on the ice, combined with their ability to bring the best out of their teammates, cemented their legacy as one of the greatest line combinations in NHL history.

How did the Russian five change hockey?

Watch “The Russian Five” documentary on ClickOnDetroit. “In the late 1980s, the Detroit Red Wings worked to finally break their decades long Stanley Cup drought by extracting players from the Soviet Union, and in the process, changed the way North American hockey is played.” Watch the full-length documentary in the video player above.