Aleksandr Yakushev

A Marine's presumed death leads his fiancée to marry another, only for him to return, leading to a tragic, symbolic end for him despite his physical survival.

The 1972 Super Series is one of the greatest events in hockey history. The first meeting of Canadian professionals and Soviet amateurs was much more than just a series of high-profile international matches. It was an ice battle of two powerful superpowers, the brightest confrontation of characters, mentalities and stereotypes, the rivalry of capitalism and communism, transferred to the sports plane. The film will reveal unique facts, sensational statements, revelations of players and a chronicle of events that have not yet been mentioned in any of the materials.

September 2022 marked the 50th anniversary of the Summit Series, the iconic hockey tournament that pitted the best players from Canada against the best from the Soviet Union. This documentary enlarges the canvas to tell the story from the unique perspectives of a diverse group who are rarely, if ever, heard: diplomats, NHL hockey legends, Soviet players, journalists, fans, broadcasters, business leaders and Team Canada’s Chairman – all reveal untold stories about what happened before, during, and after September ‘72.

Cold War on Ice, produced by Emmy Award-winner Ross Greenburg, chronicles the historic 27-day ice hockey 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.