The 1972 Summit Series, played by Canada and the Soviet Union, was as much a clash between western values and Cold War communism as it was about hockey. For more about the matchup and Paul Henderson’s history-making goal, check out our interview with hockey historian John U. Bacon: [ Ссылка ]
Credits:
• Bill White, Valeri Kharlamov, Pat Stapletone, Boris Mikahilov, Tony Esposito, Paul Henderson and Alexander Maltsev during Game 3 of the Summit Series on September 6, 1972, at the Winnipeg Arena in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Al Stewart collection. Hockey Hall of Fame, Toronto. (# 000096669)
• The Canadian and Soviet Union national flags fly during the anthem prior to Game 2 of the 1972 Summit Series on September 4, 1972, at the Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario. Al Stewart collection. Hockey Hall of Fame, Toronto. (# 000029697)
• Pat Stapleton, Brad Park, Ron Ellis and Phil Esposito prior to Game 2 of the Summit Series on September 4, 1972, at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto. Al Stewart collection. Hockey Hall of Fame, Toronto. (# 000029696)
• Vyacheslav Anisin, Vladislav Tretiak, Vladimir Shadrin and Valeri Kharlamov prior to Game 2 of the Summit Series on September 4, 1972, at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto. Al Stewart collection. Hockey Hall of Fame, Toronto. (# 000029695)
• Team USSR scoring on Team Canada. Al Stewart collection. Hockey Hall of Fame, Toronto.
Team Canada scoring on Team USSR during a game in Moscow. Al Stewart collection. Hockey Hall of Fame, Toronto.
• Paul Henderson’s winning goal during Game 8 of the 1972 Summit Series on September 28, 1972, in Moscow. Al Stewart collection. Hockey Hall of Fame, Toronto.
This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada.
