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.
Paul Henderson is a Canadian hockey legend. A professional hockey player in the NHL and WHA, he secured his place in hockey history during the iconic 1972 Summit Series with the Soviet Union. Not only did he score the game winning goal in the last three games, his last minute series clinching goal, with all of Canada watching, is one of the greatest Canadian moments ever.