The Summit Series

The Summit Series

During the Cold War, two hockey giants (and two political systems) clashed on the ice.
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Writer Mulligan18  Category Sports   Keywords Hockey  Event  Canada  USSR 
Game creation: 2022-08-04 | Photo credit: Frank Lennon, Canadian Press (Library and Archives Canada) / Couleurs: Syclone | Photo credit (thumbnail): Frank Lennon, Canadian Press (Library and Archives Canada) / Couleurs: Syclone
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The Summit Series, the historic ice hockey showdown in 1972 between Canada and the Soviet Union, transcended the mere sporting context. Symbolizing the Cold War on ice, this eight-game series was a fierce battle where Canada, with its iconic hockey culture, faced the Soviet power, then dominant on the international stage.

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  • What position did Rod Gilbert of the New York Rangers play during the series?

    Left wing | Defense | Center | Right wing
  • Which NHL team did Bill White play for at the time of the Summit Series?

    Minnesota North Stars | Montreal Canadiens | Chicago Black Hawks | Detroit Red Wings
  • Who scored the first goal of the series in the Montreal game?

    Phil Esposito | Alexander Yakushev | Valeri Kharlamov | Yvan Cournoyer
  • What was the final score of the last game of the series played in Moscow?

    6-5 for USSR | 7-3 for Canada | 6-5 for Canada | 7-3 for USSR
  • Which NHL team provided the most players to Team Canada?

    Boston Bruins | Detroit Red Wings | New York Rangers | Montreal Canadiens

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