Top movies based on hockey ever made
Absolutely love hockey? Just cannot get over the fact that for two years, you couldn't watch hockey matches live? Then you have stumbled into the perfect place. Here you will get a well-researched list of a few of the top movies based on hockey - the game that makes our hearts beat faster. With the huge fan following that this sport has, it is not really such a surprise that there have been so many films on hockey.
From entertaining movies, autobiographies of popular hockey players to documentaries, the silver screen has given us all. For sports betting enthusiasts on the other hand, hockey is not just a simple sport. It is a part and parcel of life and therefore cheering does not quite cut it sometimes. No need to worry though because the source has you covered with their wide range of online sports betting choices!
The following are the top movies on hockey that you must definitely check out:
Red Army
Yes, we are starting with a serious hockey movie that is very well-researched and provides accurate timelines, keeping all the historical data intact. Released in 2014, this film follows the journey of the legendary Russian hockey team and how they reached the top in the hockey ladder. The story is narrated through the Hall of Fame player Slava Fetisov who not only took Russia to the greatest heights in the world of hockey post USSR break-up, but also stood up to the villainous coach Viktor Tikhonov. Playing in North America brought a lot of fame to the team. A documentary, this can easily be a complement to the more well-known movie on hockey - Miracle on Ice.
The Mighty Ducks
Ah, surely some of you know where the name of the famous hockey team came from? This 1992 film was a phenomenon for its times. It not only gave a marvelous name to a very popular hockey team, but also started off a series of sequels. A feel-good movie that can be watched with the family and the kids, The Mighty Ducks is a simple movie featuring a compassionate yet competitive coach named Gordon Bombay who provides hope when he sees the potential in a group of kids who can play hockey and win at district level competitions.
Slap Shot
We cannot leave this list unfinished by ignoring Slap Shot - the one movie on hockey that provides all the angles on the sport - from the sparkly finesse to the locker room grease, blood and sweat. Released in 1977, this incredible movie features Paul Newman as the coach who drives, screams and loves his team to victory. With real-sounding commentary, teary moments and ironic characters, movies on hockey just cannot get any better than this. Slap Shot feels like an honest and refreshing look into the world of hockey.
Some other movies based on hockey that you can watch include Miracle (2004), The Rocket (2005), Goon (2011), Mystery, Alaska (1999) and Youngblood (1986).
Which will you be watching first? Tell us now!
