The Summit Series
The Summit Series

The Summit Series

During the Cold War, two hockey giants (and two political systems) clashed on the ice.
Average79 % - Questions125
Photo credit: Frank Lennon, Canadian Press (Library and Archives Canada) / Couleurs: Syclone
Game creation: 2022-08-04
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79%
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125
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Category
 Sports 
Keywords
 Hockey   Event   Canada   USSR 
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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  • He wore the number 7 jersey for Canada.

    Phil Esposito | Rod Gilbert | Bill Goldsworthy | Ron Ellis
  • What position did Brad Park of the New York Rangers play during the series?

    Right wing | Center | Left wing | Defense
  • What position did Phil Esposito of the Boston Bruins play during the series?

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

    New York Rangers | Toronto Maple Leafs | Detroit Red Wings | Montreal Canadiens
  • What position did Guy Lapointe of the Montreal Canadiens play during the series?

    Center | Left wing | Right wing | Defense

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2105 Deep27
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3.18 KimSmith
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2.12 les4as
1.92 Deep27
1.88 ferrari
1.85 Yoda
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1.43 Brunomartel
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