Galchenyuk's Father Involved in Brawl

Infamous Punch-Up in Piestany

Background on Alexander Galchenyuk

Alex Galchenyuk, the father of Montreal Canadiens forward Alex Galchenyuk, was involved in a brawl during a hockey game in Piestany, Czechoslovakia on January 4, 1987. The infamous "Punch-up in Piestany" occurred during a game between the Soviet Union and Canada's under-20 team.