Ice Guardians

2016

1h 35m

Documentary

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Hockey enforcers struggle to rise through the professional ranks as the role slowly disappears from the game.

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Tom W

Wow. This movie moves as fast as a slap shot. I am enjoying it, as I did "Goon". When I was 16 I used to drive down to New Haven to see the minor league New Haven Blades play at the old New Haven Arena (demolished in 1974). My favorite player was Defenseman Ray Crew, from Ontario. I looked him up & he is as big as a remember him: 6'3" & 210. Coached Sheehan HS team for many years. Died in Wallingford in 2017. He was my favorite player. Because of his size, it seems only natural that I remember his as being a bit of an enforcer (or guardian) before that was a thing. I agree the role is a necessary one. I'm not a big fan of fighting, but I can't stand cheap shots. they cry out for retribution. -

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/19/23

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n c

As someone with no previous experience or interest in hockey I can thoroughly recommend this documentary as it is highly interesting and kept me captivated throughout. The final interview shot is awesome!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

This hockey documentary was very good. The entire crew did an excellent job in making this great documentary about the enforcers of the game. It gives an inside look of what these particular hockey players do for their teams and how it helps them win. It's very interesting and entertaining. If you're a hockey fan or not, you'll enjoy this documentary no matter what. It's worth it.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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A documentary from the enforcer's point of view in fighting in hockey. A pretty misguided film that defends a bygone era of hockey. Basically just a bunch of enforcers and fighting fans sitting around and talking about how fighting hockey is important and that concussions come from other hits and not fighting. Crazy amounts of denial. I'm a big hockey fan and this documentary caught my eye. Wish I had kept scrolling.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Audience Member

Great documentary and a great insight in the world of Enforcer

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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Audience Member

Great insight on the practically discontinued role of the enforcer in the NHL. Showed both pros and cons on fighting and established the actual danger currently in the game. #GoStars

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Brett Harvey

Director

Jay Baruchel

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Brett Hull

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Chris Chelios

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Dave "The Hammer" Schultz

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Howard Bloom

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Kevin Crust

Los Angeles Times

Harvey delivers an in-depth cultural and sociological view of the sport, while making a compelling case for the necessity of fighting.

Nov 10, 2016

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Joni Blyth

One Room With A View

It's hard to fully engage with their justification of 50 years of violence. Despite this, Ice Guardians offers a well-researched view into a complex and weighty subject.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 13, 2019

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Brian Costello

Common Sense Media

Provocative docu on hockey "enforcers" is violent.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 10, 2017

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Tricia Olszewski

Washington City Paper

Ice Guardians is a thrilling highlight reel with some bonus game strategies thrown in.

Jan 2, 2017

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Emily Wheeler

Film Inquiry

Ice Guardians moves at a nice clip, using rock and other high energy music to add to the momentum of its arguments.

Dec 5, 2016

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Synopsis

Hockey enforcers struggle to rise through the professional ranks as the role slowly disappears from the game.

Director: Brett Harvey
Producer: Jhod Cardinal, Kelly Chase, Darren Benning, Jimmy Lynn, Nolan Pielak, Adam Scorgie, Rocky Mudaliar, Chris Tavlarides, David M. Singer
Screenwriter: Scott Dodds, Brett Harvey
Production Co: Super Channel, Score G Production Films, Sophia Entertainment
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 7, 2017
Runtime: 1h 35m

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