Day 17 - Movie Marathon!

I have to get my hockey fix somehow. Here's a rundown of the best and worst hockey movies to watch during this dark time.

Goon - Seann William Scott stars as a young Sean Avery. 1 out of 5 stars because most of the time, he’s in front in the camera, flailing his arms.

Miracle - Details the extraordinary journey of an unlikely, overmatched squad beating a heavily favored contender to win it all in New York when the New York Islanders beat the Philadelphia
Flyers.

Net Worth - A documentary that follows team owners. 90% of this movie is comprised of them laughing maniacally. The other 10% is them crying from laughing so hard.

The Mighty Ducks - Basically shows what James Van Der Beek could have been if Dawson’s Creek had been Dawson’s Rink. Also, if James Van Der Beek had been in the movie instead of Joshua Jackson.

Slap Shot - Set in 1977, a failing hockey team finds success using constant fighting and violence during games. Working title: Can You Take Me, Flyers

The Rocket - Previously unreleased footage of Erik Cole skating between the Canes and whatever team he’s playing for this year.

Mystery, Alaska - Chronicles the adventures of a team that is barely minor-league as they go up against the New York Rangers. So basically the Ottawa Senators against the New York Rangers

Youngblood - Starring a young Teemu Selanne, the only one of these movies that was filmed in black and white. Also, the 1950s. Look for the hand-cranked Zamboni!

D2: The Mighty Ducks - The Ducks return to face their greatest foe: a blond girl that distracts their coach. Based on the true story of Pete Deboer.

Idol of the Crowds - I don’t have a punchline for this. Just know that John Wayne was in a movie about hockey in the 30s.

Waking Up Wally: The Walter Greztky Story - 0/5 stars. This movie featured neither WALL*E nor Wayne Gretzky.

The Boys - Hockey's version of "The Lost Boys" that follows Cory Feldman as he defends the world from a blood-sucking Scott Hartnell. Actual footage.

D3: The Mighty Ducks - A bunch of young, scrappy kids must find a way to outwit their rich, preppy counterparts. It’s basically a metaphor for every lockout ever.

Breakaway - ⅖. Just highlights of every Eric Staal goal against the Capitals.

The Rhino Brothers - A story of the Sedin family and their sons’ journeys to play for a professional team.