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Slap Shot Original by Dave Hanson with Ross Bernstein
Slap Shot Original by Dave Hanson with Ross Bernstein
Many think the 1970s cult classic movie Slap Shot is as synonymous with hockey as Wayne Gretzky, Gordie Howe and hockey fights. It is mandatory viewing for any hockey fan. And many fans have, since, believe it or not, Slap Shot is the second most rented movie ever. Slap Shot looked at the ...
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Top Ten Hockey Books Of 2008
Greatest Hockey Legends.com — ... - Author Bruce Dowbiggin suggests hockey is perceived to be "a window into our very soul." The award winning sports broadcaster and journalist looks at Canada as seen through the fascinating and sometimes contradictory lens of hockey. #6. Slap Shot Original - This is just a fun read about the real hockey career and life of the man best known as one of The Hanson Brothers of Slap Shot fame. He had more bizarre moments in his career than his movie alter-ego could even imagine. #7. ...

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Son Of Slapshot
Greatest Hockey Legends.com — ... the unrestricted free agent will sign with the Toronto Maple Leaf today. Hanson is a strapping 6'4" 225lb center who is graduating from the NCAA's Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He had 16 goals and 31 points in 37 games this season. Hanson will be most notably in the headlines today because of his lineage. He is the son of Dave Hanson , a former minor pro ruffian with stints in the NHL and WHA. He is more famous for his role in the movie Slap Shot, where he acts as Jack of the cult hero ...

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