According to Gary J Smith (who worked at the Canadian Embassy in Moscow in 72) and was the author of the book Ice War Diplomat: Hockey Meets Cold War Politics at the 1972 Summit Series, there have been 40-50 books written on the 72 Summit Series. He also calls it "The greatest moment in Canadian sports history"

The series was also ranked number 5 in an online poll by the Dominion Institute of events Canadians felt were the most significant in Canadian history.
1. Confederation
2. Completing the CPR
3. War of 1812
4. Vimy Ridge
5. 1972 Hockey Series
6. Canada & W.W.II
7. Constitution's Patriation
8. Plains of Abraham
9. Maple Leaf Flag
10. Persons Case