In 20, the team formed an entity called 1972 summit series hockey team inc. Canada s team of the century team canada 72 summit series limited edition print,handle. Now, in titans of 72, bestselling author mike leonetti tells the stories behind each canadian on that fabled team canada, including those like bobby orr who didnt actually play. If you have any info or updates on team canada 1972. He and his wife planned a european vacation that summer, but his agent and series. Pat stapleton of strathroy is photographed while discussing his memories of the 1972 summit series between canada and the soviet union in this 2010 lfp photos. My memories of team canada s tumultuous hockey series against the soviet union in 1972 are as erratic as the original tv satellite feed back from moscow impermanent impressions flickering over the capricious medium of a fiveyearold boys unformed consciousness. Sshti is overseen by an elected board of directors. Team canada 1972 talks hockey history fortyfour years after the 1972 summit series, alumni are touring canada to share a few untold stories of life in the ussr. Like the old team canada of 1972, they started forming a tight bond again. The story of the summit series, as its never been told before open this photo in gallery. But in moscow, after losing another match, team canada turned the tables on the soviets, winning an amazing three games in a row to take the summit series. The 1974 summit series was the second of two competitions between soviet and canadian professional players. Team canadas roster of 35 players for the 1972 series against the soviet union was announced by coach and general manager harry sinden on 12 july 1972, during a press conference in toronto.
Team canada s hockey heroes reflect on the epic 1972 summit series that changed the gameand the countryforever. But from the start, the 1972 summit series was all about politics. Stapleton again represented canada in the 1974 summit series against the national team from the soviet union, this time as team captain, recording three assists in eight games. A sarniaborn nhler and member of canada s historic 1972 summit series team, has died. Team canada stats, scoring leaders and demographics breakdown at summit series in 1972. The summit series, or super series, known at the time simply as the canadaussr series, was an eightgame series of ice hockey between the soviet union and canada, held in september 1972.
Is phil espositos 1972 summit series rant the greatest canadian speech. In 1972, an eightgame hockey series took place between canada and the soviet union. But no series has had the importance of the summit series, and no other has pitted political ideologies against each other or reshaped the very way hockey is played. Most expected that canada would handily defeat the soviet union, but this confidence quickly disappeared when canada lost the first game. Summit series the summit series was the first competition between fullstrength soviet and canadian national ice hockey teams, an eightgame series held in september 1972. Find great deals on ebay for 1972 summit series and 1972 summit series dvd. Surviving members of 1972 team canada pulling together to. Team canada 1972 summit series team autographed 16x20 signed by 29.
Canada trailed 211 in the eightgame series and played two games in sweden en route to moscow in order to get familiar with the larger european ice surface. For many canadians, the eightgame series between team canada and the national team of the soviet union in 1972 provided the greatest moment in the countrys sporting history. Player birth country and age distributions, draft rounds of players. He was again playercoach of the cougars in 197475, and the team struggled on the ice and financially. Team canada 1972 summit series away white jersey ebay. Transport your wall back to 1972 with this brilliant commemorative poster. Canada was represented by world hockey association players instead of the national hockey league players that played in the 1972 summit series. The team canada subset features 28 cards with cutout faces on the fronts and the players stats from the summit series on the back. Canada was represented by world hockey association players instead of national hockey league players, as it had been in the 1972 summit series.
The 1974 summit team ussr roster at digital memix team canada team ussr. Sshti is the legal representative of the 37 members or their heirs of the 1972 team canada summit series hockey team. Rip an alumnus of the bruins, blackhawks and team canada. Stapleton was inducted into canada s sports hall of fame in 2005 as a member of the 1972 summit series team, and was elected as an inaugural inductee into. This jersey replicates the original team canada jersey designed for the 1972 summit series. Hockey hall of fame team canada 1972 tribute summit. The 1972 summit series between national hockey teams from canada and the ussr was the first time that canadian professional hockey players faced the soviet unions national team. Paul henderson was among those team canada players who considered turning down the invitation to play. The power of teamwork to inspire every canadian with the lessons learned from the summit series, particularly those highlighting what can be achieved through teamwork. Pat stapleton july 440 apl 820 it is with much sadness that we inform you of the passing of team. Ussrcanada summit series 1972 game 1 part 1 youtube. Team canada 72 legend, puckmystery master every time pat whitey stapleton answered his phone, the 1972 summit series legend offered the caller a familiar greeting. The summit series, or super series known at the time simply as the canada ussr series, was an eightgame series of ice hockey between the soviet union. For more information on each player including his bio, career statistics and a brief overview of his performance in the 1972 summit, please click on the players name in the team roster above.
Support your country with this official team canada 1972 summit series away white jersey. After being down 1 in the first five games of the summit series, team canada had faced the daunting and seemingly impossible task of needing to win three consecutive games on soviet soil in. Prime minister pierre trudeau drops the puck for canada s phil esposito, right, and soviet winger. Summit series star, longtime blackhawks defenceman pat. Team canada stats, scoring leaders and demographics breakdown at summit series in 1974. Team canada refuses to play game 8 unless the soviets switch the referees. Team canada 1972 takes a look back at the summit series, the nowlegendary hockey matchup between canada and the soviet union. Player birth country and age distributions, draft rounds of players in the 1972 tournament. Team canada stats, scoring leaders and demographics breakdown at summit series in. The story of the summit series, as its never been told before. Canadas lone victory came at maple leaf gardens in toronto. This section offers a quick view on team canada s members post players career and their todays whereabouts.
Canada summit, canada cup 4 in 1976, 1984, 1987, 1991. World of hockey the olympics, canada cup, world cup, world championships, and more. Three thousand canadian fans had arrived in moscow and they helped boost team morale. The soviets were 311 before team canada rallied to win the final three games in moscow, capturing the series when hendersons lastminute goal gave the canadians a 65 victory in the eighth and.
It was the first competition between the soviet national team and a canadian team represented by professional players of the national hockey league, known as team canada. Player birth country and age distributions, draft rounds of players in the 1974 tournament. These two cards are easily the most valuable in the henderson collection. This initial roster included many of the bestknown players in the nhl, although a few like dave keon were conspicuously absent. It was the first international ice hockey competition for canada after canada had withdrawn from international ice hockey competitions. The 1972 summit series between the best from russia and the best from canada turned out to be one of the most significant events, not only in hockey history, but also in canadian history. Mostly we remember the eight bitter battles between team canada. Summit series 1972 scoring leaders and demographics breakdown. Sshti owns the exclusive legal rights to the 1972 team canada summit series brand, images, designs and logos. Collectibles message to todd mcfarlane give us some 1972 figures. Facts and stats team canada 74 roster view the team roster. The 1974 summit series was the second of two competitions between soviet and canadian professional ice hockey players.
For many canadians, the eightgame series between team canada and the national team of the soviet union in 1972 provided the greatest. Find 1972 summit series from a vast selection of vintage sports memorabilia. Team canada 1972 canadas team of the century summit. Features 100% high quality polyester with twoway stretch pique fabric and solid mesh inserts. Team canadas roster of 35 players for the 1972 series against the soviet.
Published in 2002 to mark the 30th anniversary of the greatest hockey series ever played, artist dainel parrys masterpiece has recreated the style and substance of team canada and its dramatic victory in the summit series. On the international front, phil starred for team canada in the classic summit series as the leading individual scorer with seven goals and six assists and inspirational leader of the team that defeated the soviets in the best eightgame series ever played. Where are they now, please contact the summit in 1972. The format was the same as the 1972 summit series, with four games across canada and four in moscow. Many believe this special series changed hockey forever. The 1972 summit series between national hockey teams from canada and the ussr was the first time that canadian professional hockey. Canada won the series four games to three, with one tie. Especially after game five on september 22 when team canada let a 41 lead slip away in a 54 defeat.