The Making of Slap Shot


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How a movie about minor league hockey became a box office hit-and an international cult classic Even thirty-odd years after Slap Shot's release, diehard hockey fans can still recite scenes of dialogue by heart, making lines like "putting on the foil" just common argot for the devoted. Yet many may be surprised to learn that the true story behind the making of the film is as captivating as the film itself. In The Making of Slap Shot, veteran sports writer Jonathon Jackson lets fans not only relive just how the film was made, but brings to light surprising facts (i.e., Al Pacino was the first choice for the role of Reggie Dunlop; almost every scene-even the absurd and unbelievable ones-depicts a real life event). With access to those involved in the making of the film, he brings to life some of the magic behind the creation of memorable scenes and characters, especially the Charleston Chiefs, one of the most popular fictional sports teams in history. Based on interviews with over 50 cast members, production staff, and anyone of note involved in the film's creation Destined to be a collectible and keepsake (along with the jerseys, bobbleheads, and other paraphernalia associated with the film), The Making of Slapshot is a must for fans eager to learn even more about their favorite film.




Slapshot


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I’m banished to Vermont for a scandal that wasn’t my fault, and broke because my famous father cut me off. And did I mention my roommate stole my boyfriend? Yeah, I’m loving my Moo U experience. Now I need a job, because this gel manicure won’t upkeep itself. The only available option is the last one I’d ever want--a job as the hockey team’s equipment manager. My plan is to do the bare minimum, get paid, and find my way back into my father’s good graces. I will not get involved with a hockey player, no matter how hot. They’re cocky. And obnoxious. I know their type, and I’m not willing to risk getting hurt again. Until Lex Vonne glides into my life looking like sin on a stick. He thinks I’m a spoiled brat. I think he’s using me to get ahead. But the fire I feel when we’re together is like a slapshot to my heart…




Slapshot


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Rishi is a hockey player who skates with a chip on his shoulder. He has an anger problem that he needs to get under control. With the help of an alien friend, will Rishi get his shot at a goal, or be stuck in the penalty box? This graphic novel includes educational sidebars such as a quick history of hockey, a social emotional tie-in, and a pro athlete biography. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.




Slapshot


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BRYCE: I'm the guy the entire team loves to hate. Not only am I one of the Sockeyes' best players, but I make sure everyone knows it. No woman has ever held my heart until I meet Tia. She's everything I am, gorgeous, rude, arrogant with a capital 'TUDE, and we're both concealing soul-shattering pain. Together we're fire and ice, a combo I can't resist and one that has me worried I've finally succumbed to the worst four-letter word in the English language--LOVE. TIA: After my mother's tragic death, I've lashed out and driven away everyone who ever cared about me. The pain is so great, I feel I don’t deserve friendship or love. Along comes Bryce. We're kindred spirits. He's as damaged as I am. Out of our grief, something special begins to sprout, but our tendency to destroy anything good in our lives threatens the best thing that's ever happened to us. Only Bryce refuses to give up while I'm finding old habits die hard. Barricading my heart is easier than taking the risk of being hurt again. The Seattle Sockeyes sports romances consist of the Seattle Sockeyes series and The Scoring Series.




Fishtail, Bacchus, Sundance, and Slapshot


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Creating Slapshot


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Can a man disappear forever and build himself a new life, or will his past catch up with him? Follow this 10-part serial throughout 2015 featuring Ethan, aka Slapshot, a hockey player whose life is ruined, forcing him to disappear forever. Ethan joins Underground, a black ops organization and is trained as a deadly operative. There, he meets Ciana, a woman with a dark past of her own. As Ethan and his Underground colleagues embark on dangerous missions worldwide, he finds a new purpose in life. But will his former problems come back to haunt him? I’ve left my old life behind and officially joined Underground. It appears no one knows where I am or even if I’m still alive. I don’t know how I feel about that. My friends thinking I’m dead leaves a hole in my heart, but I’ll drive myself crazy if I obsess about it. So rather than allowing myself to wallow in self-pity or anger about what’s happened, I’m throwing all my energy into training. You would think that whole “elite athlete” thing would make everything easier, but all these new techniques I need to master—hand-to-hand combat, weapons training, surveillance procedures—are kicking my ass. For my whole life, I’ve only had one identity. Ethan, hockey player. Now that sense of self is gone forever, slowly being replaced by my new identity, Slapshot. Surreal doesn’t even begin to describe this transformation. But the more I find out about the world around me, the problems I ignored for the most part as I played a game for an obscene amount of money, the more I want to make a difference. This is not a game. It’s real life, and I have the chance to be a hero. It’s going to take everything I have—or have left, to do it.







The Final Slapshot


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Harry “Deke” Edwards is a Hartford Husky defenseman known to be tricky, fast, and unbreakable. An amazing defensive lunge in a playoff game ends in a life-threatening injury. But Harry’d bounce back. He always did, didn’t he? Kitty, his wife, runs a successful art gallery in Washington, D.C. Over the last three years, the couple agreed to live in different cities and be together whenever they can. Harry swears they make it work. Unwilling to face the truth about the damage he suffered, Harry hides his secret. Hoping for a Christmas miracle, but confronted with the inevitable, he makes a decision that breaks his heart. Is this the end of the road for him with the Huskies and Kitty, too? Previously published in the Hockey Holiday Anthology




The Slapshot Series Box Set 4


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The Newport Beach Seagulls work hard and play dirty This final box set concludes The Slapshot Series, with 3 books full of enemies-to-lovers, second chance romance, and even a gritty Christmas romance! Flip Flops & Puck Drops In the sultry heat of Newport Beach, NHL player Peter Holiday's unexpected eviction throws him into close quarters with Cam Warner, a woman determined to guard her heart against the notorious hockey playboy. As summer sizzles, their fiery clashes test whether they can play the game of love without getting burned. Mistletoes & Dirty Goals When Logan McAvoy returns to his small town for Christmas, he reignites a past passion with Rachel Stanton, challenging her to choose between safeguarding her heart and surrendering to a second chance at love amidst the festive chaos of the holiday season. Unrequited Scars & All Stars Rekindled by an unexpected trade, Damon and Lyra face the fiery remnants of a past romance that challenges them to rewrite the rules of love amidst the high stakes of the NHL. Fans of steamy sports romance, hockey, enemies to lovers, forbidden romance, and overprotective Alpha players are binge-reading this series by a USA Today Best Selling Author. Scroll up and 1-click your copy today!




The Slapshot Box Set (Books 1-3)


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Fans of steamy sports romance, hockey, enemies to lovers, forbidden romance, and overprotective Alpha players are binge-reading this series by a USA Today Best Selling Author. Scroll up and 1-click your copy today! The Newport Beach Seagulls work hard and play dirty This box set introduces you to the NHL Seagulls, with the first three sizzling books in The Slapshot Series Exes & Goals, Book 1: When sports blogger Harper is assigned to do a piece on playboy NHL superstar, Zachary, the last thing she intends for it to be is fluffy. But the forced proximity between the two makes her realize there’s more to him than his reputation, and she finds herself falling for the one person she vowed she’d never fall for. Black Eyes & Blue Lines, Book 2: After event coordinator Katella discovers her ex is being reacquired by the NHL Seagulls, she throws herself into her work in order to prevent dwelling on a situation she can’t change. What she doesn’t realize is that second-line forward James is part of that work—and while he knows exactly what to say to needle her into insanity, he seems just as protective when it comes to her ex…sometimes at the detriment of the team. Lip Locks & Blocked Shots, Book 3: Seraphina never wanted to own a professional sports team, but after the murder of her grandfather last summer, she doesn’t have much of a choice. She thinks she has a handle on things…until she realizes she’s falling for the brooding goalie Brandon, who used to be a suspect in her grandfather’s murder. She must decide if following her heart is worth losing the fraction of respect she’s been building as the only female team owner in the league.