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CloseFace-Off: The 1972 Summit Series
53:30December 11, 2022
50 years ago, Canada and the Soviet Union faced off in an historic hockey summit series at the height of the Cold War. The impact of the series on both countries, hockey itself, and the cross-cutting field of sports diplomacy are felt to this day.
This week, Chris and Scotty are joined by Ambassador Gary Smith, author of Ice War Diplomat, and Andrew Holman, Professor of History and Director of Canadian Studies at Bridgewater University.
Book link: www.amazon.com/Ice-War-Diplomat-…ics/dp/1771623179
Documentary link: https://www.whitepinepictures.com/documentary/icebreaker
Guests
Ambassador Gary Smith
Former Canadian Ambassador
Andrew Holman
Professor of History; Director of Canadian Studies, Bridgewater State University
Moderators
Christopher Sands
Director, Canada Institute
Maryscott "Scotty" Greenwood
Chief Executive Officer, Canadian American Business Council
Canada Institute
The mission of the Wilson Center's Canada Institute is to raise the level of knowledge of Canada in the United States, particularly within the Washington, DC policy community. Research projects, initiatives, podcasts, and publications cover contemporary Canada, US-Canadian relations, North American political economy, and Canada's global role as it intersects with US national interests. Read more