Phil Esposito has never had an internal editor or filter. He has always been known for saying exactly what’s on the very tip of his tongue. Now 74 years of age, that’s not about to change. He ...

Team Canada barely survived against the Russians in 1972, ... The Team Canada ‘72 story is our story. ... And then Phil Esposito – straight from battle, ...

7 questions with '72 Summit Series star Phil Esposito. ... (Team Canada) weren’t a team until we went to Sweden in ’72 and because everybody hated us back home, ...

Esposito also said that he didn’t agree with the name Team Canada. That’s because World Hockey Association players from Canada—such as Bobby Hull, Gordie Howe, Gerry Cheevers, and Dave Keon ...

Phil Esposito had two choices at that point — London or Sarnia, ... on a roster that included a half-dozen of Esposito’s Team Canada ’72 teammates. That helped — a little.

Most years, inductions into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame are highlighted by records of phenomenal individual achievements. ... Inductees impressed to be included with Team Canada '72 ...

Phil Esposito: the guidance counselor I'll never forget. The Hall of Famer is considered one of the best to ever play the game. ... Esposito: Team Canada '72, without a doubt, ...

CBC SPORTS ONLINE: Hockey Hall of Fame honours Team Canada '72 . ... Legendary players including Phil Esposito, Ken Dryden and Yvon Cournoyer donned their Canada jerseys for the ceremony.

Esposito, then age 30 and the most dynamic goal scorer the NHL had ever seen (back-to-back seasons of 76 and 66 goals), put on a third-period tour de force that led Canada to a stunning 6-5 win.

Paul Henderson and his Team Canada teammates missed Phil Esposito’s Vancouver rant “So none of us knew right away what was going on. I guess that was a good thing.” ...

Esposito, a Hockey Hall of Fame member for his playing career, was fitted Thursday for his Lightning Hall of Fame jacket, which will be the same shade of blue as the team’s jerseys.

Phil Esposito has strong opinions. The Hall of Famer was at Rogers Arena on Monday — along with Dennis Hull and Pat Stapleton — to promote the 1972 Summit Series Tour that will make stops next ...