If you have a few hours you could read these Newspaper clippings....
http://www.1972summitseries.com/SimcoeReformer/newspaperclippings.html
http://www.1972summitseries.com/SimcoeReformer/newspaperclippings.html
Wrigley said:
It was around the same time, but it wasnt the same series....
bobby Clarke was playing on Team Canada though......
Incidentally, I am not dwelling on the past (I was born in 1972).... but I have seen documentaries on this series, & I think this will be a great mini-series,
of course many of you yanks cannot ge this because it is on CBC, but still, should be a great watch.
Canada sucks at hockey and Whine Gretzky is an out of control sick gambler:
http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news/sports/story.html?id=7914fd42-3152-4553-b52d-e0d15aaa77da&k=36590
While Wayne Gretzky has denied betting on sports, a Vegas insider said Gretzky has dropped more than $2 million in the Nevada city, where gambling is legal.
The head coach of the Phoenix Coyotes has a credit line that allows him to bet up to $25,000 a hand. At that, Gretzky would have a $1-million credit line and would be entitled to free rooms and VIP treatment.
Sources say NBA great Michael Jordan, who is well known as a big-time gambler, has a $2-million credit line in Vegas.
Gretzky's wife normally plays at the $1,000-a-hand level, a source said. Wayne and Janet usually play blackjack. The couple often plays in the MGM Grand Mansion, where guests must risk $250,000 over two or three days to stay in the high-roller suites
http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news/sports/story.html?id=7914fd42-3152-4553-b52d-e0d15aaa77da&k=36590
While Wayne Gretzky has denied betting on sports, a Vegas insider said Gretzky has dropped more than $2 million in the Nevada city, where gambling is legal.
The head coach of the Phoenix Coyotes has a credit line that allows him to bet up to $25,000 a hand. At that, Gretzky would have a $1-million credit line and would be entitled to free rooms and VIP treatment.
Sources say NBA great Michael Jordan, who is well known as a big-time gambler, has a $2-million credit line in Vegas.
Gretzky's wife normally plays at the $1,000-a-hand level, a source said. Wayne and Janet usually play blackjack. The couple often plays in the MGM Grand Mansion, where guests must risk $250,000 over two or three days to stay in the high-roller suites
SportSavant said:
...and probably too young for what many consider one of the greatest games ever played, New Year's Eve 1975 between Canadiens and Red Army.
http://www.1972summitseries.com/ssgame3.html
1972 Summit Series was probably the biggest / most important hockey series ever played between two powerhouse hockey teams whose countries very much disliked each other.. First 4 games in Canada, next 4 in Russia,, some crazy shit happened in those games in Russia and every minute of every game was intense, with 2 countries sitting on the edge of their seats watching.. This is a must watch for any old time hockey fans..
Journeyman said:
Ive seen documentaries on this before Jman, what took place was shocking,
Chairs Thrown on the ice....
Players swinging their sticks & referees & letting up only at the last minute....
4 games played in Canada 4 in russia.....
very dramatic.....
apparently this mini-series is a the best presentation of it yet
