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202280 minPGdocumentary

Sports History Cold War

Superseriya 72

202280 minPGdocumentary

The 1972 Super Series marked the first meeting of Canadian professional hockey players and Soviet amateurs, reflecting the rivalry between capitalism and communism.

Sports History Cold War

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Sergey Golovetsky

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The 1972 Super Series marked the first meeting of Canadian professional hockey players and Soviet amateurs, reflecting the rivalry between capitalism and communism.

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Sergey Golovetskydirector

Sergey Golovetskywriter

Vladislav Tretiak

Vladislav Tretiakcast

Aleksandr Yakushev

Aleksandr Yakushevcast

Boris Mayorov

Boris Mayorovcast

Synopsis

In 1972, Canadian professional hockey players faced Soviet amateurs in a series that transcended sports. The Super Series became a battleground for two ideologies: capitalism and communism. The documentary presents statements from players and unique facts about the matches. It covers the intense atmosphere of the games and the cultural clash between the teams. This event marked a significant moment in hockey history, reflecting broader tensions of the Cold War.

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