The 1972 Summit Series

An arrogant team of NHL superstars faced a national crisis on the ice, forcing them to find a new identity in the final seconds of a Cold War showdown.

• A nation's pride was shattered in just sixty minutes of hockey.

• Every goal, every save, carried the weight of the Iron Curtain.

• One man's emotional plea unified a team and a country.

• Paul Henderson's desperate goal became Canada's immortal moment.

01. The Shock in Montreal

02. More Than Just a Game

After a disastrous Game 4 loss in Vancouver, the Canadian fans booed their own heroes. A...

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03. A Rallying Cry

04. The Goal Heard Around

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01. The Shock in Montreal

02. More Than Just a Game

After a disastrous Game 4 loss in Vancouver, the Canadian fans booed their own heroes. A...

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03. A Rallying Cry

04. The Goal Heard Around

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