WNED Airdate: TBA

When hockey great Wayne Gretzky lit the Olympic flame during the 2010 Vancouver games, he was serving as more than just a symbol of sport, but a symbol of a nation. Hockey is Canada’s game, woven into the national fabric, like a wintry religion. It helps to define the nation, its people, its culture and its history. This entertaining, revealing and powerful documentary provides an insightful, intimate perspective on the deep, enduring relationship between hockey and the Canadian people. Through a collection of stories, the program will cover topics such as street hockey, hockey icons, origins of the game and the Stanley Cup.