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What is the name of the series where Team Canada was first referred to as "Team Canada"?

  • Canada Cup

  • World Cup of Hockey

  • 1972 Summit Series

  • World Championship

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The nickname "Team Canada" was first used during the 1972 Summit Series, an eight-game series between Canada and the Soviet Union. The name has been used for both the men's and women's national teams ever since.
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