 As time passed , the significance of the series grew in the public consciousness , and the term " Summit Series " became its unofficial accepted name . In Canada , the Summit Series is a source of national pride , and is seen by many as a landmark event in Canadian cultural history . In Canada , Paul Henderson 's goal is considered to be one of the most famous in the history of the game . The series is also seen by many Canadians as an important win in the Cold War . 
