Alan Eagleson
Acting
Biography
Robert Alan Eagleson (born April 24, 1933) is a disbarred Canadian lawyer, hockey agent and promoter. He was the first professional hockey agent and first executive director of the NHL Players Association. In the 1970s he represented most of the biggest stars in the NHL and organized popular international hockey tournaments. In 1998 he pleaded guilty to embezzlement and fraud in both the USA and Canada, eventually serving 6 months in prison and being fined over $700000. After his convictions, he was removed as a member of the Order of Canada and resigned from the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Known For
A documentary highlighting the Soviet Union's legendary and enigmatic hockey training culture and world-dominating team through the eyes of the team's Captain Slava Fetisov, following his shift from hockey star and celebrated national hero to political enemy.
Red Army
This series will tell the definitive story of the legendary 1972 eight-game 'Super Summit' through a modern lens, and explore its legacy and lasting influence on Canadian national identity, framing it against the political and cultural climate of the times in both countries, and around the world.
Summit '72
September 2022 marked the 50th anniversary of the Summit Series, the iconic hockey tournament that pitted the best players from Canada against the best from the Soviet Union. This documentary enlarges the canvas to tell the story from the unique perspectives of a diverse group who are rarely, if ever, heard: diplomats, NHL hockey legends, Soviet players, journalists, fans, broadcasters, business leaders and Team Canada’s Chairman – all reveal untold stories about what happened before, during, and after September ‘72.