If you are a true hockey fan, you probably enjoy seeking out
movies on the sport to add to your collection because you simply can't
get enough of the action. There are a wide variety of flicks to satisfy
your desire to be on the ice, while providing you with the excitement,
heartache, suspense and drama of the game. Whether you enjoy a good
comedy or prefer a realistic tragedy, there is something for everyone.
One
of the most popular comedy movie series about hockey is "The Mighty
Ducks." The original was released in October 1992. The story follows
former star hockey player Gordon Bombay (Emilio Estevez), who is now an
egocentric lawyer. Ironically, he goes to court after being stopped for
drinking and driving. As part of his restitution, Judge George Coe
(Judge Weathers) orders Bombay to coach a peewee hockey team. Irritated
at first, Bombay nonetheless sets out to make the team he calls The
Ducks a winning team. Throughout the film, he confronts his past, gets
close to the boys, and gives back to the community. "The Mighty Ducks"
is an excellent film for the whole family that teaches the importance of
teamwork and the joys of hockey. Those who enjoy the film should also
enjoy "D2" and "D3: The Mighty Ducks" sequels.
If you are looking
for a realistic drama about hockey, "The Rhino Brothers" is the story of
one young man's struggle on the way to play in the professional hockey
league. Stefan Kanachowski (Curtis Bechdholt) returns home after playing
in the minors. His family doesn't say much to him because they assume
he will follow in the path of his older brother Sasha (William
MacDonald), who also played in the minors before returning home. Stefan
is determined to be more than his brother, who still lives at home and
spends the majority of his days drinking. Through the love and support
of his mother Ellen (Gabrielle Rose), Stefan overcomes his older
brother's jealousy and rises to the top. The film was released in July
2002.