Hockey: A People's History
Series Overview
Hockey: A People's History is a television documentary series from the CBC's Documentary Unit. It premiered on September 17, 2006. It aired on Sunday nights, in two-episode blocks, on CBC Television; repeats were made later in the week on CBC Newsworld. Much like previous series Canada: A People's History, the series told the history of the sport of ice hockey from a personal perspective, giving voice to various individuals, major and minor, as the sport grows and evolves in Canada. The series ran for 10 hours in total, and was shot in HD. Episode narration was by actor Paul Gross.
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1 Season • 10 Episodes
45 min per episode
2006 – 2006
Premiered: Sun, Sep 17, 2006
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 10: “Reclaiming the Game (1998-2002)”
As the millennium turns, the game that has become the soul of the nation is in need of some soul searching. Canada sets out to reclaim the game. The high cost of hockey combined with a relentless pressure to win has taken the fun out of the game. Ken Dryden chairs the Open Ice Summit, the first national hockey conference of its kind, to look for answers. Making the game fun again, taking violence out of hockey, and finding better ways to teach the game are all initiatives that come out of it - initiatives that lead to a renewal of the game at the grassroots level. At the same time, veteran players like Mario Lemieux and Hayley Wickenheiser prepare for their greatest challenge - winning gold for Canada at Salt Lake City. With a lucky loonie under the ice, Wickenheiser and Lemieux lead their teams to victory. Hockey has become Canada's gift to the world, and the 2002 Olympics usher in a new era of Canadian stewardship for the game Canadians call their own.
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Starowicz, Susan Dando
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G: General — Suitable for all ages.
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General — Suitable for all ages.
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What is Hockey: A People's History about?
Hockey: A People's History is a television documentary series from the CBC's Documentary Unit. It premiered on September 17, 2006. It aired on Sunday nights, in two-episode blocks, on CBC Television; repeats were made later in the week on CBC Newsworld. Much like previous series Canada: A People's History, the series told the history of the sport of ice hockey from a personal perspective, giving voice to various individuals, major and minor, as the sport grows and evolves in Canada. The series ran for 10 hours in total, and was shot in HD. Episode narration was by actor Paul Gross.
How many seasons does Hockey: A People's History have?
Hockey: A People's History comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Hockey: A People's History?
Key cast members in Hockey: A People's History include Paul Gross, James Hyndman.
Who created or directed Hockey: A People's History?
Hockey: A People's History was developed and directed by Mark Starowicz, Susan Dando.