Back in 1972 during the Cold War era, Canada and Russia engaged in a hard-fought hockey series called the Summit Cup. National pride was at stake for both countries. In the deciding game on September 28 in Moscow, it seemed as if Canada would lose the match and the overall title - an unthinkable outcome, given the number of NHL stars on the Canadian team. But Russia had pressed them to the brink of disaster. The game was tied at 5-5 when suddenly, at 19:26 of the third period, a relative unknown named Paul Henderson spotted the puck and took his shot. Pandemonium erupted when the puck went past the amazing goalie Vladislav Tretiak and the red light came on. Another crimson connection may be noted in the fact that the Soviets back then were referred to as Reds. In the end, both teams "won"; Canada took the title, but the Russian team earned immense respect among fans and players.

This is the iconic Team Canada jersey worn by Henderson (number 19) during that memorable game. It hung in a glass case under a single spotlight, while game highlights played on TV monitors in the background. The jersey is now being taken on tour across Canada, accompanied by other memorabilia from the series. Ironically, the attendants who monitor the display are all far too young to have witnessed that game and that goal. But for the rest of us Canadians, hockey fans or not, "Where were you in '72?" became synonymous with that whole experience. Hockey has moved on since then, but the memories of that goal still draw crowds. The first 25 visitors to the touring display received a lovely fleece scarf embroidered with the tour's logo. I was there early and proudly took home my scarf!