We still have the [European players] beaten at the Olympics and the world championships. I have always heard that their [Canadian] players are the best in the NHL and it annoys us that we are not playing against them. The series finally proved that we are as good as him. …show more content…
Second, the Series of the Century showed the rest of the world that Canada is a unique and proud country.
Since the beginning of time, Canada and the United States were categorized as countries that are the same. Despite being similar in contexts of government, development etc., both are very different in terms of identity. The patriotism of Canadian citizens was demonstrated when 3000 supporters are traveling from around Canada to Moscow to watch the games. Despite the fact that officials in Russia said otherwise, Canadians shook their flag to express that they are Canadian. Moreover, even when Canada lost number five match in Russia, Canadians sang the national anthem to show that they had their back. This devotion to sport was an important factor in the Canadian team victory. Paul Henderson, one of the players on the Canadian team and a Canadian hero, said, "It took an entirely different dimension from our point of view. I would say explicitly that without the 3,000 Canadian fans, I think we did not win the series. They were an inspiration. They were incredible. "Lately, excitement and preparation for the eighth game demonstrated Canada's pride in the
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Televisions are brought to classrooms, companies close for the day, virtually all of Canada comes to a halt, united by a mixture of hope and fear ... This is one of the moments or if you were lively and conscious and older than five, you know where you were when he arrived.
This quote explains how Canada practically closed for the day to demonstrate their love and support for their national team. In conclusion, the 1972 Century Series demonstrated that Canada is a unified and independent country. Because of their reputation for being extraordinary hockey players, their unique identity and support for their team, a significant part of Canadian identity was devolved during this important series. The Century Series is an important parity in our history, and will continue to be remembered and celebrated.