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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bonniecardona

It was a great event for all Canadians as we had not yet had a baseball team or a soccer team!!!

Shelley Durocher

Lee Oliver, Well, right or wrong, we still think that! 🤣 Say "Hockey" or "Curling" and Canada's in that conversation.

Shelley Durocher

Tom McPherson, Me and millions of others.

Shelley Durocher

Shelley Durocher, *sport

Shelley Durocher

Helen Mallazzo, Well, it did say "spirt" event.

Shelley Durocher

Jacqueline Tattam, Not for a large portion of the world, no. But, for us Canadians, a huge event that many of us will always remember!

Lee Oliver

At the time it a matter of Canadian national pride. The country almost came to a stand still during that final game. Canadians in general at the time felt they were the best hockey players in the world. It was a rude awaking to see how truly good the Russians were. It lead to to the opening of the NHL to International players.