Adam Peleshaty

Where were you in ‘72?

With many NHLers playing in the KHL, Canadians are reminded of the 1972 Summit Series By Adam Peleshaty (CUP)   WINNIPEG (CUP) — With 34 seconds left in the eighth and final game of the Summit Series, the game tied at five, series tied at 3-3-1, Toronto Maple Leafs forward Paul Henderson shot the puck past Soviet goalie Vladislav Tretiak to win the series for Team Canada. Despite suffering a concussion in game five, Henderson scored the next three game-winning goals in the series. The goal ended one of the greatest exhibitions of hockey ever witnessed, sparked nationwide celebrations in…

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