 In 2012 , the 40th anniversary , several events took place . The 2012 Canada – Russia Challenge , a series between Canadian and Russian players took place in August . In September , two books were published to mark the anniversary . That month , in Russia , members of Team Canada went on a tour of Russian cities to celebrate the anniversary . A reciprocal tour of Canada was planned but no funding was available from the Government of Canada to sponsor the tour . Nevertheless , the anniversary was marked with several events in Canada . Team Canada received a star on Canada 's Walk of Fame in Toronto . The series was replayed that month on Canadian television , and the Canadian team was honoured with a dinner at the Hockey Hall of Fame . The players again refused to appear with Alan Eagleson . 
