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Variety Throws Down the Gauntlet: 'Semi-Pro' Is the New 'Slap Shot'

By Greg WyshynskiFeb 28th 2008 – 6:24PM

As you know, your friendly neighborhood ("Ahem, neighbourhood" - Jes and Mirtle) FanHouse bloggers are proud disciples of "Slap Shot," the 1977 Paul Newman classic that gave the world Reggie Dunlop, the Hanson Brothers and roughly 10,000 other references that have become currency of cool amongst puckheads in the know....

Bruce Boudreau: From 'Slap Shot' Extra To Capitals' New Coach

By Greg WyshynskiNov 25th 2007 – 10:50AM

The most immediate difference between the recently deposed Glen Hanlon and new Washington Capitals head coach Bruce Boudreau -- besides a power play that has suddenly eliminated the urge from Caps fans to scream "decline the penalty" during home games? Postgame press conference demeanor.Even after victories, Hanlon's words...

Dueling Dunlops: Who Was the Real-Life Inspiration for Paul Newman in 'Slap Shot'?

By Greg WyshynskiSep 7th 2007 – 2:10PM

As FanHouse's Eric McErlain noted earlier this summer, this year marks the 30th anniversary of the release of Slap Shot, hands-down the greatest hockey movie of all-time and perhaps the greatest sports comedy in film history...at least compared to the ones that didn't feature Ted Knight and a dancing gopher. Through the...

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CINEMATICAL

Cinematical Movie Club: Slap Shot

By Monika Bartyzel Oct 18th 2010 - 08:16PM

Once again, blades are flying across the rink, sticks are slapping against the ice and the puck is flying to and fro.

Background on Slap Shot

A slapshot (also spelled as slap shot) in ice hockey is the hardest shot. It has four stages which are executed in one fluid motion:

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