Hockey: A People's History

S1 E72006

The Soul of a Nation (1972-1980)

Episode Synopsis

The 1972 Summit Series between Canada and the U.S.S.R. started as an exercise in diplomacy. It ended in a war on ice. A defining moment in Canadian history - when hockey became the soul of a nation.

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The Soul of a Nation (1972-1980)

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The Money Game (1905-1915)

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Reclaiming the Game (1998-2002)

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