RIP, Börje. You are a legend and we love you.
— IcehockeyGifs (@IcehockeyG) November 24, 2022
“I’ll never forget our game in Toronto. The fans gave me a standing ovation during the introductions. I was representing my country and Canadian fans gave me a standing ovation. Sometimes hockey has no country.” - Börje Salming
Sept. 7, 1976. The Canada Cup.
Sweden plays Canada at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto.
Borje Salming is introduced and receives a massive, sustained ovation from the fans.