RSL Jerseys Suddenly look more Attractive

January 13th, 2008 | Posted in Russian Super League |

I used to steer away from the Russian jerseys because of their flimsy construction and all of the advertisements on them. The smell was also a turn-off.

I have a few in my collection though, mostly because of the low price tag, but partly because, well, they’re so much different than the stuff we see here in North America.

But after seeing this bench clearing brawl between Kazan Ak-Bars vs Chelyabinsk Traktor from a few days ago, well, I’m actively seeking the white number 30 jersey of the fearless guy on Ak-Bars.

I can’t remember the last time I say a bench clearer like that… 1987’s WJC Canada/USSR fight, maybe? Good to know that they still teach the Russian kids to pull the jersey up and over though.

Good stuff.