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Hockeyland

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Hockeyland

Released Sep 9, 2022

1h 49m

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Minnesota is the heartland of US hockey, creating more skaters--on the local rinks and in the NHL--than any other state. Here, the senior boys of rival towns--one an emerging dynasty, the other with a fabled past--face down uncertain futures as they skate for a last chance to etch their names into local lore. Where Texas football has Friday Night Lights, Minnesota high school hockey has Hockeyland.

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Chris Hewitt

Minneapolis Star Tribune

Two huge gifts a documentary filmmaker can receive are access and good timing. "Hockeyland" director Tommy Haines had both.

Rated: 3/4

Sep 8, 2022

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Sarah Boslaugh

TheArtsStl

...enjoyable enough if you’re happy with a film that stays resolutely on the surface of its story and sticks to the tried-and-true sports movie playbook, but don’t come looking for anything you haven’t seen before.

Rated: 6/10

Dec 8, 2022

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Michael J. Casey

Boulder Weekly

Though a few players stand out, "Hockeyland" is more about the team, the game and the towns than it is about the individual.

Rated: 3.5/5

Oct 13, 2022

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Rob Thomas

Capital Times (Madison, WI)

I won’t spoil who wins and loses. But by the end of “Hockeyland,” you’ll be rooting for all of them.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 4, 2022

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Steven Prokopy

Third Coast Review

It’s near impossible not to get caught up on the fervor of it all, and we’re simply observers; imagine living this life—that’s what this movie does.

Rated: 3/4

Sep 19, 2022

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Stephen Silver

Tilt Magazine

The filmmakers have told a compelling story about a very specific place, even while not straying far from documentary formula.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 19, 2022

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Judy T

So engaging because of the personal stories and the reasons behind the culture of hockey in a small town. I knew nothing about this sport and because of this documentary have a deeper understanding and appreciation of it. Loved this film!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/09/22

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Jeff S

If youre a hockey fan - this is a must see film! For those who have never witnessed high school hockey in Minnesota, this film shows some of why the sport is so special to Minnesotans.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/03/22

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Caleb P

Great film! Powerful story telling.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/22/22

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msfr

Love the commitment shown by these young men, and their coaches. Thrills and spills.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/18/22

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Benjamin H

"D4: The Mighty Ducks"

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/09/24

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Michael W

This sports documentary was very good. The entire crew did a spectacular job on this documentary. This true story about two high school hockey teams in Minnesota that are passionate about hockey and their plans to win a national championship for their town was incredible and inspirational. It's about having fun and doing what you've always wanted. If you haven't seen this documentary yet, check it out sometime. It's a definite must see for all hockey fans.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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Minnesota is the heartland of US hockey, creating more skaters--on the local rinks and in the NHL--than any other state. Here, the senior boys of rival towns--one an emerging dynasty, the other with a fabled past--face down uncertain futures as they skate for a last chance to etch their names into local lore. Where Texas football has Friday Night Lights, Minnesota high school hockey has Hockeyland.

Director: Tommy Haines
Producer: J.T. Haines, Tommy Haines, Andrew Sherburne
Screenwriter: J.T. Haines, Tommy Haines, Andrew Sherburne
Distributor: Greenwich Entertainment
Production Co: Northland Films
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 9, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 18, 2022
Runtime: 1h 49m

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