Best Hockey Movie

[Yekcoh]

I'm just wondering, what's the best hockey movie?

- Mighty Ducks 1, 2, or 3
- Mystery Alaska
- Slapshot!
- Cutting Edge (Yikes! Is this still even considered a hockey movie?)
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[DannyG]

another one of my soapboxes, sorry...

They haven't made a good hockey movie, yet, let alone a 'best' one. While all the aforementioned are each entertaining within in its own sub-culture-genre...every one of 'em has some stupid plot element that makes the whole thing stupid.

I really wish they could make a good hockey movie, one that even came close to the true feelings we all get from playing this game...

Good luck thinking Hollywood will ever come close...

<font color=purple>DannyG</font color=purple>

[JMUDukes26]

Slapshot for sure! though mighty ducks 3 was a great flick too...





just kidding about the ducks... calm down

Gary

[Yekcoh]

I think all it takes is to have someone whose life has revolved around hockey to write a good book or have someone write him a book with life changing plots and inspirational moments with some Anime or Matrix style action-scenes. =) Adding some aliens, vampires, conspiracy theories wouldn't hurt, NOT.

[DannyG]

Imagine an actual, real, legitimate inline hockey "reality series" on television. First, you get enough real, actual players, including even some who can act. Then you make you eight teams. Then you make up some (fictional) tournament story thread that has these eight teams competing in some tournament. From there, you play a single elimination tournament, taping the actual games. Interspersed with the real-hockey-being-played scenes, you can put the off-rink, plot and story lines and scenes. Each week, you highlight some comparison/contrast between the players of the two teams, and their fictional families, lives, relationships, whatever...

Legitimate fiction, but played out live, in real hockey games (No PBH-like game effects!!! Real inline hockey!)

The teams that win, get their characters carried forward into the next 'round' of the tournament. The drama of the fiction follows the reality.

That would be worth watching...

<font color=purple>DannyG</font color=purple>

[njbullets]

How can you forget (well maybe because they are forgettable):
-Youngblood
-Miracle on Ice (with Karl Malden)
-Rocket Dreams (has anyone actually seen this one?)
Still the alltime best sport movies were (and I hope no one says Rockey I-XX):
-Hoosiers
-Rudy
-The Natural
-Eight Men Out
We need a roller hockey movie of that caliber

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[DannyG]

Heck, I'd settle for a Field of Dreams, or a Bull Durham, something that had something to say about the game, with respect and belief attached...

<font color=purple>DannyG</font color=purple>

[njbullets]

I thought the MLRH playoffs a/k/a saga, supplied all the drama you requested (and some good hockey too). Now to get it on TV even if it is on ESPN 36 at 2:00A.M. instead of the Australian lumbar jack showdown.

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[njbullets]

Man, I knew I forgot a few, that means it is time for bed........

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[sactosaxons]

Does someone have just a bit too much time on his hands???
JK - nice idea - anyone know Cuba Gooding, Jr?

[bonesy21]

yeah those are some good flicks, i loved slapshot...cuz lord knows narch is gonna be in Florida this year, and from the movie, we all know whats in florida.....yup yup yup...but my other favorite movie that i havent seen since i was just a wee little tyke was the hockey movie with youngblood in it...im almost positive that its titled "youngblood," but i could be wrong. it was a dope A** movie with the heart and soul that only a few select teams these days portray...a classic, i think so.

bonesy

[columbus_RHstar]

Youngblood hands down! Actually there's a little bias in there but I won't go into it. Slapshot would have to be my favorite but Mystery Alaska, while far-fetched, did have some good parts to it, and was a good movie. I thought the 'I won't die' scene between the 2nd and 3rd periods in the locker room had a hockey mentality to it.

[rt12]

Slapshot was hillarious, I love that movie. I have to say that all three Ducks movies kind of give hockey outsiders a bad impression. "Knucklepuck!"

[Yekcoh]

Not to mention that stupid flying V!

[RichardGraham]

Hi Yek,

Wait a minute... the Detroit Red Wings just might have to try the Flying V to get a goal against the Ducks' Giguere! /wtimages/icons/wink.gif

Sincerely,

Richard Graham
Editor
Inline Hockey Central

[Yekcoh]

Noooooo ... Not my Red Wings ... I can't believe they lost 3 straight!

At this point let them try anything =) hehe

[RichardGraham]

Hi Yek,

I'd hit you with a snappy comeback, but I've only got four hours to get my taxes done before I have to zip off to the only post office in town open till midnight tonight... if anyone wants to help me out, send some cash to HockeyRG@aol via PayPal ASAP! lol. /wtimages/icons/cool.gif

Sincerely,

Richard Graham
Editor
Inline Hockey Central

[missionhockey21]

I would send you some money Rich, but I think its too late sorry. lol

[RichardGraham]

Hi Mission,

Are you kidding? I've still got two hours, and you can always give me a head start on next year's taxes. lol. /wtimages/icons/shocked.gif

Sincerely,

Richard Graham
Editor
Inline Hockey Central

[sactosaxons]

Hey Rich-

Double-posting for double-dollars???

-Joy

[bonesy21]

hahahaha,

and the worst thing about it is that the wings are gonna loose in the first round. so much for buying a team eh? it just goes to show that the greatest team of all time, cant burry the bisquit....i guess all the wings are gonna be sleepin on the couch after the thumpin given by the Ducks....quack....quack.....quack....quack....ohh and the only reason why i want the ducks to win, is a free night of drinking on my buddies....whoopie!

[RichardGraham]

Hi Joy,

I made it with an hour to spare. That means I'm an entire 60-minutes early for next year!

Sincerely,

Richard Graham
Editor
Inline Hockey Central

[RichardGraham]

Hi Bonesy,

Actually, I think what's happened is that the Red Wings have come up against a mighty (pun intended) hot goalie, along with a good defensive team. I work with a buddy who hates the Ducks more than I do (I'm a big Kings' fan), and he can't stand it. lol. I'm cheering for the underdog in almost every series right now... though I'm cheering for Ottawa because I want to see Canadian teams go as far as they can. Shake it up, baby!

Sincerely,

Richard Graham
Editor
Inline Hockey Central

[inline_mba]

Starring: Rita Hayworth

Story: Tom Ferguson (Ward Bond), star left wing of the Indians hockey team, is killed during a game in an "accident" with **** Adams (Paul Fix) and Bill Drake (Max Hoffman, Jr.), two of his own teammates. His brother, Alec Ferguson (Charles Quigley), is not convinced it was and accident, and goes to New York to uncover the truth. Posing as a fellow townsman named Steve Moreau (Clyde Dilson) who is unable to accept an offer to play with the Indians because of an injury, Alec wins a place with the team. He learns that the team, a member of a nation-wide professional league, has been throwing games on the orders of a gambling ring. He meets Betty Holland (Rita Hayworth) the pretty daughter of team coach Joe Holland (J. Farrell MacDonald) and falls in love with her. He plays along with Adams and Drake and learns that the owner, Rudy Maxwell (Arthur Loft), is the head of the gambling ring and has Coach Holland under control because of bad checks written to pay off gambling losses. Reporter Sam Erskine (John Gallaudet) suspecting that the games are being thrown and talks Betty into accepting a job on the Chronicle to find out what she can to protect her father's name. Maxwell discovers Alec's true identity and orders Betty kidnapped, thus ensuring that Alec's play will lead to an Indians' defeat in an important game.

[missionhockey21]

I just sent a paypal amount of $.01 to Rich Graham. Hope this helps you with next year. lol

[missionhockey21]

He must be ;-)

[missionhockey21]

Talk about buying a team, what about the Rangers.? they have a lineup of all stars and they couldnt even get 8th in the East.

[missionhockey21]

Rich, are you a procastinator like I am myself? lol

[missionhockey21]

The Ducks are playing good. And even though they are not one of my favorites, the cup couldnt be won by a nicer guy than Kariya, he desrves it imo, after playing with all the really bad Ducks teams.

[rinkrat15]

Slapshot is not only the best hockey movie ever but its 1 of the top 3 all time.

Youngblood is a distant second



National Inline manager for Rink Rat wheels.

[missionhockey21]

Slapshot hands down is the best hockey movie ever.

[sactosaxons]

Slapshot gets my vote!

[njbullets]

I never saw the movie, but the poster of it is very cool

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[RichardGraham]

Hi Mission,

Thanks... but after PayPal and the IRS took their cuts, your contribution is now a negative 2 cents. /wtimages/icons/shocked.gif

Sincerely,

Richard Graham
Editor
Inline Hockey Central

[RichardGraham]

Hi MBA,

Talk about keeping a moron in suspense... so what happens?! LOL. Who rescues Betty and saves the day?

Sincerely,

Richard Graham
Editor
Inline Hockey Central

[RichardGraham]

Hi Joy,

That was accidental, but now that I think about it, what a great idea! lol

Sincerely,

Richard Graham
Editor
Inline Hockey Central

[missionhockey21]

Glad I could help you out ;-) lol

[missionhockey21]

I wanted to know the same thing. lol

[missionhockey21]

I think I see a trend of posting by Rich for money ;-)

[lguardbl]

What about MVP(Most Valuable Primate)!!!!JK!!!

[missionhockey21]

Damn that monkey could skate! lol

[Rebecca]

thought that was Gary

Rebecca

[Rebecca]

sorry Gary, tried to edit that post but keep getting error message not letting me, something about my browser and cookies. Not sure while all of a sudden after years of no problems.

actually, that was a cute movie and pretty wild how they taught that monkey to play hockey. (actually, the movie was made with 3 monkies, aka 3 man line system)

Rebecca

[Rebecca]

most all the Kevin Smith movies have hockey in common. Anyone follow them?

Rebecca

[missionhockey21]

I'll admit I was pretty excited to watch a monkey play hockey :-)

[missionhockey21]

I have all of them, I am a pretty big fan. Rebecca did you see Clerks? If so do you remember the hockey game on the store roof? That was pretty funny.

[Rebecca]

yep, Kevin Smith is my favorite. I have actually contacted his people before to try to get them to check out some of our games. Don't laugh :), he's a big fan of the game. I'm still working on them!

as for his movies, ever take note of all the hockey references?

Rebecca

[columbus_RHstar]

Youngblood gets my vote!! The goalies equip[ment is some of the best I've ever seen!!

[missionhockey21]

Youngblood is a close second with me.

[columbus_RHstar]

It's my favorite because the goalie pads that were used were my dads. They filmed the movie here and my dad happened to know the rink manager, also him and my mom were extras, yeah kinda cheesy but hey I love slapshot too.

[missionhockey21]

Are you saying Youngblood was filmed in Columbus? Which rink? Thats pretty cool that your mom and dad was in it though.

[hckygoalie31]

hmmm...interesting topic! Had to reply to this. Top 5 hockey movies in my own mind, #5 to #1...here we go:

5. Mighty Ducks 2
4. Mighty Ducks 1
3. Youngblood
2. Mystery, Alaska
1. Slapshot (can't EVER get tired of watching the Hansons)

[rt12]

booooooo mighty ducks.

[missionhockey21]

"1. Slapshot (can't EVER get tired of watching the Hansons)"
I know I dont :P

[missionhockey21]

Not an Emilio Estevez fan? lol

[hckygoalie31]

I'm guessing he's a Red Wings or Stars fan :P

[John_S_Osborne]

Trivia question. Difficulty (Easy):

Name the former NHL forward and Philadelphia Flyer who starred in the movie Youngblood with Patrick Swayze and Rob Lowe.



- john

[rt12]

I am not either a Stars or Red Wings fan....I am a die hard Flyers fan. I said booooooo mighty ducks because the movie sucked.

[pahcky9]

PETER ZEZEL

[John_S_Osborne]

Congrats, you win the treasured prize of... NOTHING! Yep, it was Peter Zezel, one of my several trump "Z" cards when playing the Name Game, the other being former Hartford Whalers defenseman Zarley Zalapski. ;)

- john

[RichardGraham]

21 minutes before the answer.... John, you can do better than that. LOL. /wtimages/icons/wink.gif

Sincerely,

Richard Graham
Editor
Inline Hockey Central

[John_S_Osborne]

I told you it was easy! This one is a little harder. I'd say a medium.

Who was the first European-born player to win the Stanley Cup?

- john

[MDE3]

Stan Mikita?

[John_S_Osborne]

Actually, the first European ever to win it was with the Ottawa Senators in 1927. Alex Smith was from Bootle, England. Mikita was the first in the pre-expansion era of the NHL.

Ironically, the next European to win the Cup was much later... Esa Tikkanen, with the Oilers.

- john