Slap Shot Collection

The Slap Shot Collection is a three-part film series spanning from 1977 to 2008. Originating with the film Slap Shot, the collection centers on a minor league ice hockey team that employs unconventional tactics to increase their standing within a struggling community. The initial film received mixed critical reception but has since garnered recognition as a cult classic. Following the success of the first installment, two direct-to-video sequels were produced. Slap Shot 2: Breaking the Ice was released in 2002, and Slap Shot 3: The Junior League followed in 2008. Notably, Paul Newman, who starred in the original film, and the core members of the original cast did not participate in these later installments, with the exception of the Hanson Brothers, who maintained significant roles throughout the sequels. The entire collection comprises three films with a total runtime of 317 minutes and a reported budget of $10,000,000, generating $28,000,000 in revenue. Slap Shot has an IMDb rating of 7.2, while the sequels received ratings of 4.4 and 4.1 respectively.