Oct 11, 2012 slap shot, the new york times hockey blog, reports on the rangers, the national hockey league and anything that glides quickly across a frozen surface anywhere on the globe, from the snowy prairies of saskatchewan to the frigid steppes of russia and beyond, like, say, phoenix. Its one of the deadliest shots in hockey, and can reach speeds of over 100 mph. The directtovideo film is the sequel to the 1977 film slap shot. Hockey movie character allstar team sports illustrated. A lot of people feel that blasting a puck as hard as humanly possible qualifies as a great shot. More than 30 years after its cinematic debut, slap shot remains one of the most popular sports movies of all time, and this book is actor dave hansons firsthand account of its making. Paul newman plays reggie dunlop, the coach of a pathetic minorleague american hockey team. This game has nothing to do with the 1977 hollywood film slap shot. The tribunedemocrat will update and expand its popular book slap shots and snapshots to celebrate johnstown and the cambria county war memorial arenas victory in the kraft hockeyville usa contest and to add more to the story of hockeys rich history in the johnstown region. The death of the slap shot in the nhl the number of slap shots taken across the league has fallen nearly 30% since the 200910 season. A collection of slap shot columns published in the new york times. Why slap shot is the perfect 1970s sports movie rolling stone. It depicts a minor league ice hockey team that resorts to violent play to gain popularity in a declining factory town.
Taking a stand to change locker room culture slap shot. Dave hansons autobiography takes you into his fascinating life from the tough neighborhoods of st. Slap shots are just as much about accuracy as they are about power. All in all it is a pretty amazing story, one that dave hanson tells with bestselling author ross bernstein in the newly released book slap shot original. Forty years later, the hidden message of slap shot goes. Click on the book above to go to my buddy toe blakes slap shot book page. Nov 28, 2008 all in all it is a pretty amazing story, one that dave hanson tells with bestselling author ross bernstein in the newly released book slap shot original. Slapshot usa is the smart choice in homeself defense. With paul newman, michael ontkean, strother martin, jennifer warren.
Nov 06, 2010 slap shot s hanson brothers appearing at hollywood cinemas jan 2426 duration. Slap shot arrives on blu ray in the uk for the first time courtesy of final cut. There is, and stan slap is going to help you get it. Reg dunlop, charlestown chiefs slap shot the skinny. The hansons play dirty slap shot 610 movie clip 1977 hd. Set in the suburbs, it centres on a closeknit, affluent community made up of predominantly second. Its nonstop barrage of profanity and its raunchy action sequences are of such intensity that the film will probably never be shown intact on commercial television. May 07, 2010 the slap, which was first published in australia in 2008 and has since won the commonwealth prize, is a way we live now novel, and it is riveting from beginning to end. The slap is a long way from being an australian version of ian mcewans saturday. It depicts a minor league ice hockey team that resorts to. Jan 24, 2017 emotionally intelligent leadership is a groundbreaking book that combines the concepts of emotional intelligence and leadership in one modelemotionally intelligent leadership eil. Aug 21, 2010 the slap is a long way from being an australian version of ian mcewans saturday.
Stacey kennedy, usa today bestselling author of the dirty little secrets series this ebook includes an excerpt from another loveswept title. Slap shot is the fifth fulllength book in the aces hockey series by author kelly jamieson. The coach of the minnesota wild doesnt mind telling you he reveled in every minute of. Slap shot gave me all the feels, and max hall is a hero to cheer for. Behind the scenes of the greatest hockey movie ever made is a hell of a read, well jonathon jackson finally provided the slap shot fan with background on the. The making of slap shot reveals the improbable, hilarious, behindthescenes story about the crazy and wildly popular film slap shota story too real and too good not to be true. We are fully licensed firearm dealers, offer firearm training, selfdefense products and other services such as. However, i highly recommend reading the previous books in. The slap, which was first published in australia in 2008 and has since won the commonwealth prize, is a way we live now novel, and it is riveting from beginning to end. Ross bernstein is a prolific sports author of over 40 titles, including the code.
The unwritten rules of fighting and retaliation in the nhl. The slap, a novel that is bringing out the worst in the. Slap shot is an ice hockey game released by sega in 1990 for their sega master system. Behind the scenes of the greatest hockey movie 9780470159415 by jackson, jonathon and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. How to take a slapshot slap shots are very easy to learn yet hard to master. The tribunedemocrat will update and expand its popular book slap shots and snapshots to celebrate johnstown and the cambria. This book will put a whole new level of meaning into your job description. Behind the scenes of the greatest hockey movie 9780470159415 by jackson, jonathon and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible. You can clearly see how much of the body is involved in the shot, as well as the considerable amount of stick bending. Each book in the series can be read as a standalone. Set in the suburbs, it centres on a closeknit, affluent community made up of predominantly secondgeneration. Emotionally intelligent leadership is a groundbreaking book that combines the concepts of emotional intelligence and leadership in one modelemotionally intelligent leadership eil. This important resource offers students a practical guide for developing their eil capacities and emphasizes that leadership is a learnable skill that is based on. Slap shot is the sort of film for which the r rating was invented.
Screenwriter seeks to stop slap shot appearances the new. Stacey kennedy, usa today bestselling author of the dirty little secrets series this ebook includes an excerpt from another. While slap shots violence is certainly reminiscent of the brutal brand of play that characterized the nhl during the mid1970s as epitomized by the ruthless philadelphia flyers, a. A failing ice hockey team finds success with outrageously violent hockey goonery. There are no subtitles and one bonus feature a 4 minute interview with the hanson brothers. Popular book slap shots and snapshots to get hockeyville makeover. It will show you how to gain the one competency most critical to achieving business impact, but it wont stop there.
The video below delves into the science behind the slap shot. A great veteran who knew how to work the media as well as a locker room, dunlop was a vocal proponent of oldtime hockey. Bruce boudreau, a showman at every stage of his career, was once an extra in the hockey classic slap shot. Panned by film critics when it was released in theaters feb. It goes without saying that this shot is quite complicated in terms. Behind the scenes of the greatest hockey movie ever made is a hell of a read, well jonathon jackson finally provided the slap shot fan with background on the making of the movie and how it affected the lives of everyone affiliated with the film. Slap shots hanson brothers appearing at hollywood cinemas jan 2426 duration.
Slapshot definition of slapshot by the free dictionary. As the counterculture hit movie slap shot approaches its 40th anniversary this month, nhl network looks back at the making of the film and explores its status today as a cult classic in nhl. Slap shot 1977 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. One person at a time takes a shot of alcohol, and is immediately slapped in the face as hard as possible by the person to their left. You hold in your hands the book that entirely redraws the potential of being a manager. The book is a mighty impressive chronicle and will surely become and be the definitive record of events. The film comes in a black amaray case and picture and sound are decent. In the 33 years since slap shot was released, the fame of the movies most colorful characters, the childish goons known as the hanson brothers, has only grown. Its nonstop barrage of profanity and its raunchy action sequences are of such intensity that the film will probably never be shown intact on. Breaking the ice is a 2002 sports comedy film directed by steve boyum and starring stephen baldwin and gary busey. Apr 12, 2010 in the 33 years since slap shot was released, the fame of the movies most colorful characters, the childish goons known as the hanson brothers, has only grown. Behind the scenes of the greatest hockey movie ever made. It will show you how to gain the one competency most critical to.
His career at a standstill and his marriage in tatters. Starring the legendary paul newman, the movie was based on the hilarious and outrageous antics of the fictitious charlestown chiefs, a toughasnails minor. Slap shot is a 1977 american sports comedy film directed by george roy hill, written by nancy dowd and starring paul newman and michael ontkean. Slap shot, the new york times hockey blog, reports on the rangers, the national hockey league and anything that glides quickly across a frozen surface anywhere on the globe, from the. However, i highly recommend reading the previous books in the series, especially since you will learn more about the other characters that reappear throughout the series. The making of slap shot reveals the improbable, hilarious, behindthescenes story about the crazy and wildly popular film slap shota story too real and too good not to be.
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