reasons why he expected total victory in the 1972 Summit Series featuring Canada's top professional players. He felt that Canada's talent was undeniable, and that the younger Soviet team would use their conditioning and defensive play to limit scoring. He also stated of the Soviets that, "I think they've realized they've reached a certain plateau and they could improve only by playing our professionals". He was interviewed on television by Bill Good during game three on the series, and stated that the losses were indicative of domestic hockey issues in Canada, and that we could learn from the Soviets instead of underrating their abilities. Bauer hoped that the series would promote unity in Canada and better international relationships. Coaching in Japan and Austria While attending the 1968 Winter Olympic Games, Bauer was approached by Yoshiaki Tsutsumi, chairman of the Japan Ice Hockey Federation and owner of the Seibu Tetsudo hockey club to assist with its hockey programs. Bauer first travelled to Japan in October 1968 for a month-long series of hockey clinics across the country. He continued travels to Japan and instructed at hockey schools for two six-week periods each year. His teachings on personal growth and being disciplined on the ice were welcomed within the culture of Japan. Bauer was never paid for his services, but had his travel and expenses covered by the Seibu Group. Japanese players reciprocated Bauer's efforts by embarking on hockey tours of Canada including stops at UBC. Bauer occasionally coached the Seibu team in league play, but was unable to lead them to a league championship. He declined an offer from Tsutsumi to permanently move to Japan, but continued to work in Japan until 1978. He remained friends with the Japan Ice Hockey Federation and helped to suggest coaches and players from Canada to travel to Japan. Bauer was invited by the Austrian Ice Hockey Association to coach the Austria men's national ice hockey team in Group B during the 1973 Ice Hockey World Championships hosted in Graz. The team finished in fifth place with two wins and five losses and avoided relegation to Group C. 1980 Winter Olympic Games The CAHA agreed to return to international play as of the 1977 Ice Hockey World Championships when professionals were allowed to participate. In October 1977, at a House of Commons and Senate committee studying Canada's role in international hockey, Bauer urged for a plan