The Chiefs (2004)

Journey with Semi-Pro Hockey League frontrunners the Laval Chiefs through one eventful season. THE CHIEFS takes fans inside the lives of five individual players offering an illuminating look at what it's like to be an emerging star on the ice. The documentary also features tours of the players' dorm referred to by those on the inside as "The Rat's Nest."System Requirements:Running Time 90 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DOCUMENTARIES/MISC. Rating: NR UPC: 783722726228 Manufacturer No: ARD27262 Product Description

good flick

good hockey movie for the real hockey nut.made me wish I had a local team like that to root for.A real life slap shot.definitely worth the viewing pleasure June 24, 2008

Chiefs DVD

I really didn't know what to expect on this one. It's nice suprise that they showed hockey life behind the scenes. The community living was funny and the guys were pretty laid back thou still wanted to play hard and get contracts for higher level teams/leagues.

I think this is a nice documentary about a team in the toughest league in the world.

If you like hockey, you'll probably want to get this into your collection of hockey related DVD's. March 26, 2007

GREAT!!!! Excellent insight into minor league hockey!

This movie really surprised me. In the vein of "Murderball," this documentary is told like a narrative. Filled with compelling likeable characters, you witness their transformations as the hockey season progresses. You really begin to connect with their frustrations, joy and perserverence as they try to break out of the most violent league in hockey for a chance to enter the majors.

A movie that could have easily turned into sensationalistic tripe instead tells a moving story about a few Average Joe's trying to make it big in a sport that constantly knocks them to the ground (literally). A definite must for hockey/sports fans and documentary fans! July 6, 2006

Hockey Purists Abstain

At least that's what the message on the Laval Chiefs' website says... and as far as the Chiefs overall hockey tactics go, I'd have to agree.

I had no idea what to expect from this movie, and it initially seemed like it was glorifying the more extreme side of our proud sport - but this is not quite the case. This neat documentary depicts the lives of the hockey goons "drafted" by a semi-pro league team, the Laval Chiefs. For those who don't know, a "goon" is the go-to player when it comes to fighting and rough play - really rough play - rough play to the extent that it isn't hockey anymore. Don't get me wrong, hockey is and should be a tough sport - but not like the Chiefs play. This movie does a great job showing how this style of playing affects these goons and how, in the end, it just isn't worth it for most players. I'm very much reminded of Dave Morissette's brief career as an NHL goon and the backlash following his not making the cut.

Do not expect much actual hockey in this movie, however - the focus is almost entirely on the ridiculous fights and the personal lives of the players. Humorous but sobering, all in all this is a pretty decent hockey documentary. April 17, 2005

Quite Simply Loved It!

I saw this movie at a film festival and was prepared to sleep through it. But I was so surprised at the powerful effect it had on me. I walked out of it like a guy who didn't know what had hit him, and now, several months later, I still find myself thinking about it. The story of these hockey players is not what one would expect. Yes, you get some awesome fights, hits, blood, etc. and a lot of great laughs too, but by the end of the film, you're not sure if you should bawl your eyes out like a baby or just go to bed and never come back out. Powerful. Dynamic. Recommend it 110% March 6, 2005

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