Gord Downey auditioned for the role of Ken Dryden. In real life, Harry Sinden (coach of Team Canada) is Gord's godfather. Also, Mike Smith and John Paul Tremblay, both famous for playing Bubbles and Julian on the hit Canadian TV show "Trailer Park Boys", auditioned for members of the team as well.
The profanity word "Goddamn" is heard a total 40 times in both parts of the miniseries.
Director TW Peacock plays number four on the Russia team.
The crew wore hockey jerseys to work every day and played shinny during lunch.
Actor Walter Learning, known for his shock of silver hair, had his head shaved daily to emulate the bald pate of Hockey Hall of fame founder Charlie Hay.