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Canada Cup was great because it was a true world championship with the best players in the world, because they didn't play in the oylmpics at the time.

Not all countries would send over their 'best players'. e.g. The Soviets in '76.
For years, the Soviets were far more concerned with winning the World Championship and Olympic titles.

I Guess I mean more that we were able to make our best available.