Summit '72

This series will tell the definitive story of the legendary 1972 eight-game 'Super Summit' through a modern lens, and explore its legacy and lasting influence on Canadian national identity, framing it against the political and cultural climate of the times in both countries, and around the world.

Documentary

Seasons

1. Hockey Nations

Air Date: 2022-09-14

This timely documentary series will tell the definitive story of the legendary 1972 Canada-USSR Summit Series of Hockey upon its 50th anniversary, and through a modern lens explore its legacy and lasting influence on Canadian national identity, framing it against the political and cultural climate of the times in both countries, and around the world. With never-before-seen 16mm archival footage restored in stunning 4k, and exclusive interviews with key players, SUMMIT 72 will bring an unforgettable moment in Canadian history to life on screen as never seen before. Audiences will relive—or experience for the first time—the adrenaline-fuelled, edge-of-your-seat drama of one of the most monumental cultural proxy battles of the Cold War, and trace its many reverberations in the zeitgeist right up to the present day.

2. Clash in Hockey Culture

Air Date: 2022-09-21

The Soviets show their victory in Game 1 was no accident, and Canadian fans show their frustrations as Team Canada struggles to keep up with Soviet-style hockey.

3. Finding Each Other Behind the Iron Curtain

Air Date: 2022-09-28

Team Canada and a legion of loyal fans travel into hostile territory behind the Iron Curtain for the final four games of the series.

4. 72 Summit: Legacy

Air Date: 2022-10-05

Team Canada confronts the challenge of a lifetime in the final game of the Summit Series.

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Rating

8.5/10

Release Date

2022-09-14

Episodes

4 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Videos

Production Companies

Canada Media Fund | Fonds des médias du Canada

CBC

Summit '72

Seasons

Season 1

1. Hockey Nations

2. Clash in Hockey Culture

3. Finding Each Other Behind the Iron Curtain

4. 72 Summit: Legacy

Rating

Release Date

Episodes

Status

Cast

Phil Esposito

Paul Henderson

Ken Dryden

Bobby Clarke

Brad Park

Ron Ellis

Pete Mahovlich

Yvan Cournoyer

Red Berenson

Dennis Hull

Rod Seiling

Stan Mikita

Videos

Production Companies