The film explores the rise and dominance of the Soviet Union's national ice hockey team during the Cold War era, focusing on the experiences of its key players and coaches. It highlights the intersection of sports, politics, and personal sacrifice as the team overwhelmingly defeated its competition, mostly Western countries, while serving as a symbol of Soviet supremacy. The narrative is anchored by the story of team captain Viacheslav Fetisov, who embodies the conflict between individual aspirations and state-controlled athletic endeavors. Beginning with Fetisov's early days, the film delves into the rigorous world of Soviet training programs, showing how they forged a nearly unbeatable team but at a great personal cost to the players.

Through interviews, archival footage, and personal anecdotes, the film captures the close-knit relationships amongst the team and its complicated dynamic with the authoritative regime that controlled their careers and life choices. It further examines how the players navigated the pressures of competing on an international stage while being submerged in political propaganda. Their dominance in the world of hockey is juxtaposed with glimpses into their personal struggles and aspirations for freedom. Ultimately, it reflects on how sports can serve not only as a battleground for political ideologies but also as a platform for personal triumph and rebellion against oppressive systems.