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A National Obsession (1945-1960)

Television meets hockey and a Saturday night tradition is born. In Quebec, everyone's watching Maurice Richard. In addition to scoring goals, he is a fearsome player who fights as hard as he plays. When he is suspended by NHL President Clarence Campbell for hitting a referee, riots break out in Montreal. English Canadian fans are watching the exploits of a tough-as-nails kid from Saskatchewan, Gordie Howe. Playing for the Detroit Red Wings, Howe almost dies in 1951 following an on-ice collision with Teeter Kennedy. He recovers, and goes on to enjoy the longest career in professional hockey.

English français
  • Originally Aired October 1, 2006
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network CBC
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Name Type Role
Peter John Ingles Writer
Peter John Ingles Director