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Important Update: Games 1
through 4 to be re-aired on Saturday, September 21st, 2002 from 1pm (EST)
to 9pm (EST).
 ESPN
Classic Canada has released their 1972 Summit Series broadcast schedule.
The following is a complete list of the game rebroadcasts as well repeat
times. Set up your VCRs!
These games will not be repeat
performances of past re-broadcasts. Hosted by The Sports Network's Gino Reda, the games
will feature brand new strategic interview clips interspersed through the
game. 1972 Alumni to be featured include Bobby
Clarke, John Ferguson,
Vladislav Tretiak, Ron
Ellis, Serge Savard, Paul
Henderson, Pete Mahovlich, Harry Sinden, Phil Esposito, Yvan
Cournoyer, Tony Esposito, Alexander Yakushev, Alexander Gusev, Victor Kuzkin,
and Valeri Vasiliev. These
new and original interviews and commentary give the ESPN Classic Canada
coverage tremendous potential. | Watch
the trailer | Press
Releases From ESPN Classic Canada | On
a sad not, barring last minute changes ESPN Classic (USA) will not be airing
any of these or previous 1972 Summit Series specials in the United States.
Also it appears that no International brand of ESPN Classic will carry this
coverage.
| Event/Time
(EST) |
Synopsis |
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Game 1 @ Montreal
Monday, September 2
All Day! Midnight to Midnight! (2hrs) |
The
long awaited first game. In a party like atmosphere at the fabled Montreal
Forum, the Russians shock Team Canada with a 7-3 drubbing! |
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Game 2 @ Toronto
Wednesday, September 4
All Day! Midnight to Midnight! (2hrs) |
In one of the
greatest games ever to be played in the old Maple Leaf Gardens, Canada
roars back thanks to the brothers Esposito and the brothers Mahovlich. |
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Game 3 @ Winnipeg
Friday, September 6
All Day! Midnight to Midnight! (2hrs) |
Canada lets a win
slip away as the game ends in an unsatisfying draw. Suddenly the 8 game
series is now a NHL playoff-like best of 7 war. |
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Game 4 @
Vancouver
Sunday, September 8
All Day! Midnight to Midnight! (2hrs) |
Tretiak stands on
his head, Canada loses, the Vancouver fans boo Team Canada off the ice and
Phil Esposito launches into his now famous rant on national television. |
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Game 5 @ Moscow
Sunday, September 22
All Day! Midnight to Midnight! (2hrs) |
The first game in
Moscow results in a Soviet victory that gives them a stranglehold on
victory. Yet mysteriously Canada gains serious momentum |
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Game 6 @ Moscow
Tuesday, September 24
All Day! Midnight to Midnight! (2hrs) |
Canada's comeback
begins. This game features the infamous two-handed Bobby Clarke slash to
Valeri Kharlamov's ankle |
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Game 7 @ Moscow
Thursday, September 26
All Day! Midnight to Midnight! (2hrs) |
Paul Henderson
scores his second game winning goal in a row. This goal is the most
spectacular if not the most celebrated. |
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Game 8 @ Moscow
Saturday, September 28
All Day! Midnight to Midnight! (2hrs) |
"Henderson
has scored for Canada"…. and you know the rest. |
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Important Update: ESPN
Classic Canada to re-air games 1 through 4 on Saturday, September 21st,
2002. This could be your last chance to record these incredible
specials.
Game One: 1 pm ET/10 am PT
Game Two: 3 pm ET/Noon PT
Game Three: 5 pm ET/2 pm PT
Game Four: 7 pm ET/4 pm PT
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