It’s pretty rare that a country has a shared collective memory of events that happened fifty years prior. In 1972, the Summit Series was the first ‘best on best’ competition between the two hockey powerhouses, Canada and the Soviet Union. Canadians were so captivated by the games that it could be said that things basically shut down. The first two games were played on a Saturday in Montreal and a Monday in Toronto over a Labour Day weekend. It was imagined that there was such a focus on these games across Canada that robbers could have had a major bank heist and no one would know. The book’s intent is to share a broad and diverse collection of ‘72 stories that will be entertaining and educational and offer readers of all generations alternate points of view. The series had a significant impact on how hockey has changed over the last 50 years. The style of play has evolved, players are better conditioned and the NHL has new talent from Russia and Europe including star players Ovechkin, Kucherov, Vasilevskiy and Svechnikov. We have very unique perspectives that includes: - Interesting perspectives from the grandsons of Paul Henderson and Vladislav Tretiak - Interviews from game intermissions not seen in 50 years - Alternate description of events by the radio crew Bob Cole and Fred Sgambati. - Tales from the 3,000 adventurous Canadians who attended the games in Moscow - The incredible Carroll Castle diary. A Canadian in Moscow who wrote a daily journal - Previously unheard thoughts from the stick boy behind the Soviet bench - Heartfelt reflections by Soviet stars Vladislav Tretiak, Alexander Yakushev and Boris Mikhailov - Paul Henderson's favourite story ‘The Goal That Saved a Marriage’ and where he was when Sidney Crosby scored the ‘Golden Goal’ And much more! By the way, there was a heist, but you’ll have to read the book to learn about it.

When Canada Shut Down: 50th Anniversary of the 1972 Summit Series

History

Patskou, Paul

Mitton, Sean

Braverman, Alex

Americas

lulu.com

***THIS is the Revised &amp; Enhanced May 2013 version of the book NOW AVAILABLE to purchase!*** MORE details can be found at: www.facebook.com/72series , www.twitter.com/72seriesbendell , or by contacting the author at: thesummitseries1972@yahoo.com **Revisit hockey’s 'first' epic and unforgettable battle between Team Canada 1972 and the Soviet National Team, the one by which all others would be judged; 1972 – THE SUMMIT SERIES, The UNTOLD Story.** Those eight legendary games left an indelible mark on the face of hockey that endures even today. Yet, it turns out there was much more to the legend of the ’72 Series. Specifically, the full, incredible true story about what ‘actually’ happened would not be discovered until decades later when the first DVD set of the games came out in 2002 and this author uncovered numerous factual errors with the original scoring statistics. Thus, began a 10-year "Voyage of Discovery" to research and complete the most definitive book ever written about; "The Series We Thought We Knew". Learn ALL about the thrills, spills, hits, heartaches, despair and ultimate triumph experienced by the members of Team Canada ’72 when they clashed with the USSR (also known then as the Soviet Union and now as Russia). And, of all Canadians and Russians who lived and breathed the series in September 1972 and the impact and legacy it has left on the game of hockey ever since! ***** ACCOLADES ***** &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; “Enjoyed it immensely! Brought back many wonderful memories. Telling all my friends to buy it. Thanks again …” Howie Meeker–ex-NHL player and renowned NHL commentator/analyst for many years &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; “… a true treasure chest of the 1972 Summit Series.” Joe Pelletier–Author of two books: The World Cup of Hockey and Legends of Team Canada and a freelance hockey journalist &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; “If that series was war, this lengthy tome is War and Peace.” Lance Hornby–Toronto Sun sports writer &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; “I think it’s great and it’s a "coffee table" item at my house…” Steve Dowling–1972 Summit Series Game 2 referee &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; "Mr. Bendell has certainly brought the Series home to me!" Larry Leblanc–Manitoulin Expositor writer

1972 THE SUMMIT SERIES: Canada vs. USSR, Stats, Lies and Videotape, The UNTOLD Story of Hockey’s Series of the Century

Sports & Outdoors

Bendell, Richard J

MacAskill, Robert

Hockey

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Toronto Maple Leafs: Diary of a Dynasty, 1957-1967 chronicles those wonderful seasons when the Toronto Maple Leafs skyrocketed from last place in the NHL to become the powerhouse team of the decade. During the 1950s and 60s the Leafs were always a contender and won the Stanley Cup in three consecutive years (1962-1964), along with an improbable Stanley Cup victory over their archrival, the Montreal Canadiens, in 1967 to close out the era of the original six NHL teams. Of the many books written on the Leafs, this one is unique: Kevin Shea and his writing partners revisit all the important games and moments from each season with astonishing detail based on the broadcasts of Hockey Night in Canada from that decade. There are authentic calls from the broadcast booth, Hot Stove Lounge conversations and detailed descriptions of game-changing goals and late-game heroics that have been obscured by the passage of time -- and the performance of the weaker teams that have followed. Along with unearthed, never-before released interviews from dynasty players, such as Johnny Bower, Dave Keon and George Armstrong to name only a few, the authors reconstruct Toronto's dynasty years with professional accuracy, authenticity and care. This big book will be dear to the heart of every Maple Leaf fan -- a nostalgic journey through hockey history and thus into the history of modern Canada itself.

Toronto Maple Leafs: Diary of a Dynasty, 1957--1967

Shea, Kevin

Firefly Books

Whether you're a die-hard booster from the early days of Conn Smythe or a new supporter of Randy Carlyle, these are the 100 things all Maple Leaf fans need to know and do in their lifetime. Authors Michael Leonetti and Paul Patskou have collected every essential piece of Maple Leafs knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranked them, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist as you progress on your way to fan superstardom. From trivia on legendary players like Syl Apps, Turk Broda, Ted Kennedy, Dave Keon, Tim Horton, Darryl Sittler and Mats Sundin or famous comedic references on the Maple Leafs made in movies and television, to knowing the best places to catch a game, 100 Things Maple Leafs Fans Should Know &amp; Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource guide for true fans of the Leafs.

100 Things Maple Leafs Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die (100 Things...Fans Should Know)

Osborne, Mark

Leonetti, Michael

Triumph Books

Whether you're a die-hard booster from the early days of Conn Smythe or a new supporter of John Tavares and Auston Matthews, these are the 100 things all Maple Leafs fans need to know and do in their lifetime. Authors Michael Leonetti and Paul Patskou have collected every essential piece of Maple Leafs knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranked them, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist as you progress on your way to fan superstardom. 100 Things Maple Leafs Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource guide for true fans.

1972 – THE SUMMIT SERIES: Canada vs. USSR, Stats, Lies & Videotape, The UNTOLD Story of Hockey's Series of the Century - 50th Anniversary Special Edition, Softcover Colour

Library and Archives Canada

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