What sport event happened on September 28, 1972?
Paul Henderson sent the puck into the net behind Soviet goaltender Vladislav Tretiak, giving Canada its groundbreaking victory against Russia in the Canada/Soviet hockey series (Summit Series). Canada won the game 6-5 on Henderson's final goal, with only 34 seconds remaining.
Paul played in the NHL for 13 season and in the WHL for 5 years, playing over 1,000 games between the two major leagues, scoring 376 goals and 758 points. He played in 2 NHL All-Star Games. He is best known for his game winning goal in 1972's Canada/Russia game.
Henderson is a born-again Christian who became an ordained minister, motivational speaker and author, writing 3 books about hockey and his life. In 2012, Henderson was made a Member of the Order of Canada, and in 2014 became a Member of the Order of Ontario.
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