The 1972 Super Series is one of the greatest events in hockey history. The first meeting of Canadian professionals and Soviet amateurs was much more than just a series of high-profile international matches. It was an ice battle of two powerful superpowers, the brightest confrontation of characters, mentalities and stereotypes, the rivalry of capitalism and communism, transferred to the sports plane. The film will reveal unique facts, sensational statements, revelations of players and a chronicle of events that have not yet been mentioned in any of the materials.
September 2022 marked the 50th anniversary of the Summit Series, the iconic hockey tournament that pitted the best players from Canada against the best from the Soviet Union. This documentary enlarges the canvas to tell the story from the unique perspectives of a diverse group who are rarely, if ever, heard: diplomats, NHL hockey legends, Soviet players, journalists, fans, broadcasters, business leaders and Team Canada’s Chairman – all reveal untold stories about what happened before, during, and after September ‘72.
Yakushev was a 'superstar' on the Soviet Union hockey team during the 1970s, winning two Olympic gold medals and 7 world championships, also being the leading Soviet scorer during the classic 1972 Summit Series. He is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame and the International Hockey Hall of Fame.