The NHL experienced a dramatic shift in the early 1980s with Wayne Gretzky's arrival, transforming the league's emphasis from physicality to a more refined and skilled style of play.
Aired: Sep 17, 2006The origins of hockey are marked in 1875 with the inaugural drop of a hockey ...
Aired: Sep 17, 2006The dawn of professional hockey arrives as the NHL is founded in 1917, with t...
Aired: Sep 24, 2006Next episode's thrilling storyline takes place amidst the backdrop of World W...
4. The People's Game (1930-1945)
Aired: Sep 24, 2006The NHL navigates a period of financial hardship during the Great Depression,...
5. A National Obsession (1945-1960)
Aired: Oct 1, 2006The debut of Hockey Night in Canada in 1952 brings legendary players like Mau...
Aired: Oct 1, 2006The intense rivalry between Toronto and Montreal hockey teams is exemplified ...
7. The Soul of a Nation (1972-1980)
Aired: Oct 8, 2006The next episode explores the iconic 1972 Summit Series, a thrilling hockey m...
8. Hope and Betrayal (1980-1988)
Aired: Oct 8, 2006The NHL experienced a dramatic shift in the early 1980s with Wayne Gretzky's ...
9. Winter of Discontent (1990-1998)
Aired: Oct 15, 2006Canada's 1990s hockey heroes' complex legacy is explored in the next episode,...
10. Reclaiming the Game (1998-2002)
Aired: Oct 15, 2006The 2002 Winter Olympics come to a close with a historic win for Team Canada ...
Network: CBC Television
Production Country: Canada
Genres:Sport, Documentary, History
