 Finally, there were strictly hockey-related reasons for Snider to dislike the Soviets so strongly.The diametrically opposite styles of hockey practiced by the Flyers and Red Army Team created an instant source of conflict.Although the Flyers of the mid-1970s were actually a very skilled team (with the likes of future Hall of Famers Bobby Clarke, Bill Barber, and Bernie Parent plus all-star caliber talents such as Reggie Leach, Rick MacLeish, and defensive defenseman Jimmy Watson), they were best known for their aggressive brand of physical play.