Slap Shot (1977)

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Once-great player/coach Reggie Dunlop of the Charlestown Chiefs has gotten nowhere in his career. Suddenly, the Charlestown Mill closes down and it becomes important for the Chiefs to build up attendance at their games and start winning to get a retirement center in Florida interested in buying them. While in 5th Place, 3 new players arrive: The Hanson Brothers. The three are dim bulbs, but when they are put on the same line, it's butt-kicking time as they start fights with every person possible. This is just the beginning. Though they've started winning with a violent approach, this new style of hockey causes trouble for other players on the team, including their top-scorer, Ned Braden. So much trouble, in fact, that his wife leaves him and he is benched for not fighting hard. The team is optimistic about the future, but more and more rumors about the Florida sale cause problems for Dunlop and his teammates (including a snobby owner who refuses to negotiate). Can the Chiefs make it to the championship in one piece?

Once-great player/coach Reggie Dunlop of the Charlestown Chiefs has gotten nowhere in his career. Suddenly, the Charlestown Mill closes down and it be... more »