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A video compilation of hard hits from the NHL. Hosted by Joe Bowen

This incisive, urgent documentary examines the history of anti-Black racism in hockey, from the segregated leagues of the 19th century to today’s NHL, where Black athletes continue to struggle against bigotry.

Pelle Lindbergh was one of the rising stars of the NHL after winning the Vezina trophy (best goalie in the NHL) and leading the Philadelphia Flyers to the finals, both in 1985. At 26, he seemingly had his whole life ahead of him. On November 10th, 1985 Pelle crashed his Porsche in Somerdale, NJ and died the following day. Two others survived the accident. "The Swede of Philadelphia" is an in-depth and intense look at the "goalie, the man, the decision." Acclaimed director Charlie Minn(Lionsgate, ID channel and Amazon Prime video) interviews many of Pelle's teammates, team staff and journalists to shape every aspect of a hockey player that paved the way for future European and Swedish goalies to follow their dreams into the NHL.

Highlights from the 1990-91 NHL season. Narrated by Don Cherry.

A look at the bizarre history of the defunct NHL team: The California Golden Seals. (1967-76) Famous for their white skates and losing record, the club tried desperately to compete, only to face an almost unbelievable string of obstacles.

From the Austrian Alps to the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Marco Rossi's path to the NHL has been both unique and challenging. Take a look at the life on and off the rink of the rookie centerman.

How can Minnesota, the State of Hockey, lose a professional hockey team? This documentary pieces together what prompted the Minnesota North Stars to relocate to Texas in 1993 through interviews with former players, team employees and fans.

MAURICE reveals the famous #9 of the Montreal Canadiens like never before. Through never-before-seen archival footage shot over 35 years, this documentary offers exclusive access to the man behind the Rocket myth. Designed by Serge Giguère and Robert Tremblay, who died before completing this project, MAURICE paints an intimate and authentic portrait of Maurice Richard, well beyond his exploits on the ice rink. More than a hockey player, he embodies the perseverance and hope of a people, forever marking Quebec culture.

Francis "Frank" Piliero, at the age of 78, explores his lifelong relationship with hockey and what healthy aging means to him.

A short documentary detailing the people and philosophy behind Hockey Ministries International featuring a number of Christian professional hockey players.

Every player in the NHL dreams of winning a championship and having the honor of their name engraved on hockey's most prestigious trophy. Here are the stories of those, legends and the lesser known, who achieved the ultimate goal in the sport.

This short documentary profiles a group of men from the Toronto Lakeshore Oldtimers Hockey Club. Although middle-aged, they still play the game with as much energy and passion as they did 25 years ago. They claim that playing hockey is more fun now than it was when they were kids, despite the toll of aches and pains, injuries, gruelling schedules and late-night partying. Cares and responsibilities are cast aside once they are on the ice, and the locker room becomes a haven of uncomplicated camaraderie and fun. In refusing to grow old gracefully, they feel they won't grow old at all!

They call him "the Great One" and this is the first time ever he has told the many stories behind his greatest accomplishments and moments. Hosted by hockey personality John Davidson and Wayne's good friend, Keifer Sutherland, sports fans take a journey into the man that is Wayne Gretzky.

Peter Forsberg: Välkommen till Foppaland

The New Jersey Devils' combination of strength, skill, veteran leadership and timely goaltending brought them their second Stanley Cup Championship in six seasons. The "Beast of the East" operated like a finely tuned machine in the playoffs with Jason Arnott, Petr Sykora and Patrik Elias forming an unstoppable offensive line, Martin Brodeur providing key goaltending and powerhouse Scott Stevens delivering bone-crushing body-checks. Relive the New Jersey Devils' thrilling journey towards the Stanley Cup, as they marched through the Folorida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs, then rallied from a 3-1 series deficit to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers and win the Eastern Conference Final. This video brings you the behind the scenes drama and never before seen footage, as the New Jersey Devils defeat the defending Stanley Cup Champions Dallas Stars in a grueling series that lead the Devils back to Heaven.

Relive the New Jersey Devils' historic first NHL Stanley Cup Championship with this unique look at their 1995 title run led by playoff MVP and Conn Smythe winner Claude Lemieux. Experience the emotion, the drama, and the memorable moments as you follow the determined Devils' meteoric rise to hockey heaven. See the New Jersey Devils knock off Cam Neely and the Boston Bruins, dispose of Jaromir Jagr and the Pittsburgh Penguins, and finally Eric Lindros and the Philadelphia Flyers before facing the high-flying Detroit Red Wings in the Stanley Cup Championship. With its breath taking highlights, exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and player interviews, this video will bring you all the action from the opening face-off to the championship celebration!

September 2022 marked the 50th anniversary of the Summit Series, the iconic hockey tournament that pitted the best players from Canada against the best from the Soviet Union. This documentary enlarges the canvas to tell the story from the unique perspectives of a diverse group who are rarely, if ever, heard: diplomats, NHL hockey legends, Soviet players, journalists, fans, broadcasters, business leaders and Team Canada’s Chairman – all reveal untold stories about what happened before, during, and after September ‘72.

Alexandre Daigle was a fairytale solution to all of the Ottawa Senators' many problems, a one-man dream come true for a team and a city that desperately needed goals and fans. The expectations were overwhelming – too much for Daigle to overcome. Now, decades later, following a turbulent career on the ice, Daigle reflects on how he steered the gap between people’s projections and his everyday existence, revealing the pressure and turmoil of not living up to the impossible hype.

Dominik Hašek, Olympic gold medalist and two-time Stanley Cup-winning goaltender, looks back on his life growing up in Pardubice, Czechoslovakia. His longest-tenured NHL team, the Buffalo Sabres, walk Hašek through his past to see how his love of hockey and the political and cultural influences of growing up in Pardubice molded him into one of the greatest goalies the sport has ever seen.

In perhaps the most emotional release of the year, Captain Canada aka Sidney Crosby lets us know that Four Nations are... what? Watch this 1hr long masterpiece, created by FierySharky (Twitter), in order to find out.