In 1972, when a team of Canadian hockey players faced off against a team from the Soviet Union, everyone assumed Team Canada would win easily.
Those who did not have a chance to see the Series can learn a lot about it--and about how to make their own dreams come true..
Those who followed the Series in 1972 can re-live the drama of every game.
Author Jim Prime combines a game-by-game narrative with interviews with some of the key players.
Many Team Canada member had to overcome great challenges--ill health, poverty, isolation--to make their dream of becoming among the greatest hockey players ever come true.
But there were stories before that story.
The whole nation was watching as it came down to a desperate shot in the last few seconds of the eighth and final game.
The Canadians had to dig deep to keep the eight-game Series close.
It didn\'t turn out that way, as the Soviet players were tough, disciplined, and relentless.
In 1972, when a team of Canadian hockey players faced off against a team from the Soviet Union, everyone assumed Team Canada would win easily
