The 40th anniversary of the iconic movie "Slap Shot" will be celebrated on Feb. 25 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Steve Carlson, Jeff Carlson and Dave Hanson, better known as the Hanson brothers, will host the "Boys are Back in Town" celebration on the original site of the film. Many consider the movie, which starred Paul Newman, as one of the greatest sports films of all-time. Which got me thinking of other top hockey films. Here's my top 5:
1. Slap Shot: This movie's impact on the hockey world spans generations, ever since its release, in 1977. Professional hockey players, amateur players and fans alike can recite lines from the film with relative ease.