An exciting, spectacular and uncompromising game originated in Montreal when the first hockey game was played in one of the rinks in this city in March 1875. But this fact is disputed by some sports historians, since even in the paintings of Dutch painters XVI there are images of a similar game with a club. Today this game is one of the five most popular sports, and in our article we will present the best hockey films shot by domestic and foreign directors.
The best hockey movies:
1
Hockey players. THE USSR. 1965
The list of the best films about hockey is opened by the drama of the Soviet director Rafail Goldin about complex relationships in the hockey team “Rocket”.
A new coach comes to the club, for whom victory at all costs is the main principle. He makes a bet on young athletes, pushing veterans into the background. The coach’s actions could lead to tragedy, but hockey players proved to him that hockey is a team game.
In one of the episodes of the film, when “Rocket” plays a decisive match with “Metalist”, Yuri Gagarin was shown on the podium. The famous sports commentator Nikolai Ozerov also played in this film.
2
Kick on goal. USA. 1977
American comedy raises some very difficult issues of cruelty in sports. The minor hockey league club, in order to stay afloat, begins to play anti-hockey.
The team is taken by three Hanson brothers, who became famous for the cruel treatment of rivals. Over time, the team turns into inveterate hooligans, which does not play, but constantly fights on the ice. In such a simple way, the club wants to regain the interest of fans.
The story shown in the feature film has a real foundation, as well as real historical prototypes playing in the NHL. In some countries, there was a box office called Click, on a characteristic club hit on the opponent’s goal.
3
Young blood. 1986
The guy Dean Youngblood is brought up and works on his father's farm. From the age of six, he dreams of playing for the Hamilton Mustangs hockey team, which could become a springboard for the NHL.
Dean's older brother is completely on his side, and at one point, the father agrees to let his son go to the big city. The young man begins to play serious hockey, but is faced with the cruelty of big sport, as well as the injustice of the outside world.
Relationships with the girl Jesse, daughter of the club’s head coach, add to the difficulties. After watching the movie, we find out whether Dean can cope with difficulties and make his dream a reality.
4
The mighty ducklings. 1992
A children's sports film shot by Walt Disney Pictures was a great success at the box office. Because of this, at the initiative of the film company, the club in Anaheim received the name "Mighty Ducks of Anaheim". In 2006, it was renamed Anaheim Ducks.
Kids clubs in the US and Canada play in their league. The plot of the film tells about one of these clubs. Attorney Gordon Bombay is caught drunk driving. He was sentenced to 500 hours of community service, having been appointed coach of the children's team.
The coach is trying to make a team out of the guys, and the ducks are eager for the highest award of the youth league. Interestingly, professional NHL players played episodic roles.
5
The mystery of Alaska. 1999
All residents lost in the snow of the peninsula, the town of Mystery hockey. Every Saturday, hot hockey battles take place on the ice of a frozen lake.
Matches gather the whole city, and then one day they write about unusual competitions in a popular sports magazine. The whole country learns about the town and the enthusiasm of its inhabitants.
One of the former residents of Mystery agrees with the leaders of the NHL to hold a professional team match on the ice of the lake in the offseason. Residents of the town are delighted, but on the way there are many problems associated with the rules of the NHL and the organization of a sports event.
6
Youth. Russia. 2013–2019
The Russian television series for many seasons talked about the youth hockey team "Bears".
A new coach has come to the club, who has experience in the NHL. The leaders of the Bears set one task before him - to make a combat-ready team and a close-knit team of like-minded people. Naturally, everyday problems interfere with the matter, which hinder the implementation of all plans.
At first, the television series did not arouse much interest from the audience. The producers took into account the mistakes, and the rating of the series increased from year to year, and Alexander Ovechkin called it just a bomb. In 2017, the series received the prestigious TEFI Award.
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7
Mirage on ice. 2004
The film was shot on real events when the US team was able to snatch victory from the USSR team at the 1980 Olympic Games in Lake Placid. In the USA, this match is called the Miracle on Ice.
In the historical film, Hollywood stars and real hockey players are busy. The trainer was played by Russell Crowe. The story is that the coach looked through all the student teams of American universities, and selected the 26 best players. They brought the Americans dream to life - they beat the USSR team.
Despite the fact that many people know the result of the match, which is in many ways painful for Soviet fans, the film keeps in suspense. But such is sport, without defeat there is no joy of victory.
8
Maurice Richard Canada. 2005
The biography film tells about the fate and sports career of the most famous Quebec player Maurice Richard, nicknamed "Rocket".
The magnificent film touches on the acute problem of the confrontation in the National Hockey League of the Anglo-Canadians and Franco-Canadians. The consultants were professional hockey players and coaches, so that it turns out believable. Professional athletes were busy in the shootings.
In fact, the educational film once again reminded that ice does not forgive mistakes, and success can only be achieved through hard work. The film received many awards and film awards, and was warmly received by viewers and critics.
9
Bouncer. 2011
The killer comedy directed by Michael Daus was based on the novel by Adam Frattasio and Doug Smith. The premiere took place at the Toronto Film Festival.
Good little Doug Glatt visited the game of the local team, where his friend taunted the guests. One of the guests' hockey players took to the stands to find out the relationship, but was knocked out by Doug at one stroke.
Time passed, and the coach of the local hockey club called Doug. A funny and good-natured comedy of Canadian filmmakers tells about the guy's adventures on the site and beyond.
10
The kings of ice. 2012
Sports drama was the first 3D motion picture shot in Quebec. The family film was warmly received by the audience and was a great success outside the country.
After the death of his mother, boy Janot and his father move to a small town. The guy plays hockey very well. He meets Julie, who is the goalkeeper of the Lynx women's team. The girl leads him to a club where the guy meets not only friends, but also detractors.
It's funny, but the Russian team “Bears” is also included in the film, with which “Lynx” will have to fight in the final of the youth championship. Who will win in the finals, the most-beauty.ru editorial office considers it worth not writing ...
11
Legend 17. 2012
Russian sports films always show the will to win, and the incredible courage of domestic athletes. The biographical film tells the story of the formation of the legendary Soviet hockey player Valery Kharlamov.
The innate talent, the will to win, hard work and skill were noticed by experts, and Anatoly Tarasov takes the young hockey player to the national team. The picture shows only one episode of "The USSR-Canada Super Series", which took place in 1972. Canadian professionals in the first match were defeated, and our number “17” scored 2 goals.
When a series of games of the USSR national team with Canadians was shown on television, the streets were empty. So with the movie, when it is shown, the streets of modern cities are empty.
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12
Red Army. 2014
A magnificent biography documentary revealing the secrets of the success of Soviet hockey during the Cold War. The film reveals in detail the links between politics and big sport.
Producers and scriptwriters brutally treated the famous coach Viktor Tikhonov, who led the national team and the CSKA club many times to the highest steps of the podium.
The film is valuable for its unique archival footage, numerous interviews with renowned hockey players of the past. The ambiguous film received a generally positive assessment by critics and experts in the sports world.
Conclusion
More detailed descriptions of hockey films can be found on the movie search. It was on this rating that we wrote this article. But, to summarize, we note that not a single film can convey the atmosphere of a hockey game, which you observe from the stands of the ice palace. In Russia, hockey is second only to football in popularity. This is largely due to the success of the Red Machine in international competitions, as well as the high level of the Continental Hockey League.
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