Howard Baldwin and John Cobourn had the daunting task of convincing the owners of the WHA that they had what it takes to create a team. With the clock ticking for Howard and John, fate suddenly stepped in.
A newspaper article leads Howard into taking a leap of faith. He links up with an old friend, John Coburn. Before they know it, they are chasing a dream. The two get their "marching orders," which are quite daunting. The first task at hand, convincing the owners of the World Hockey Association, they had what it took to create a team. A decision is made, elating Howard, but ratcheting up the pressure. The clock is ticking for Howard and John to prove themselves. That's when fate suddenly steps in.