Cold War on Ice: Summit Series '72

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Peter Coyote
Peter Coyote

Narrator

Phil Esposito
Phil Esposito

Himself - Player

Harry Sinden
Harry Sinden

Himself - Coach

Tony Esposito
Tony Esposito

Himself - Player

Rod Gilbert
Rod Gilbert

Himself - Player

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    Cold War on Ice: Summit Series '72

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    Cold War on Ice, produced by 51-time Emmy Award-winner Ross Greenburg, chronicles the historic 27-day Summit Series in September of 1972 between a team of NHL All-Stars from Canada and the Soviet National Team during the height of the Cold War.

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    2012-01-02

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    “I really thought it was going to be an all star game. We were going to have some laughs and some fun.” – Phil Esposito on the series

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