NHL star Bob Probert, one half of the “Bruise Brothers,” was widely considered one of the toughest and most violent ice hockey players of all time. His role as the hard-hitting enforcer of the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks, as well as his hard-living ways and death at age 45, is the subject of a new documentary; wathc the trailer above.
Tough Guy is directed by Geordie Day, who previously co-directed Goalie, a film on former NHL goaltender Clint Malarchuk and produced Reelz’s Charles Manson: Final Words. It is based on a book by Day’s mother Kirstie McLellan Day, who co-wrote it with Probert, who died after collapsing on his boat on Lake St. Clair in 2010. Probert’s widow Dani exec produces the film, which premieres on Canada’s Superchannel on December 14 and will air in the U.S. in 2019. It explores Probert’s career, which included being...
Tough Guy is directed by Geordie Day, who previously co-directed Goalie, a film on former NHL goaltender Clint Malarchuk and produced Reelz’s Charles Manson: Final Words. It is based on a book by Day’s mother Kirstie McLellan Day, who co-wrote it with Probert, who died after collapsing on his boat on Lake St. Clair in 2010. Probert’s widow Dani exec produces the film, which premieres on Canada’s Superchannel on December 14 and will air in the U.S. in 2019. It explores Probert’s career, which included being...
- 11/26/2018
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Yesterday, the winter Olympics Game in Vancouver came to an end. Although Canada didn't meet its objective to be the leader in total medal counts, we all have reasons to be proud of what our athletes have achieved. First of all, our men and women managed to win gold medals on our own home soil, starting with Alexandre Bilodeau, a mogulist. Secondly, Canada has become the country which won the most gold medals (14) in a winter Olympic Games!
Obviously, I do have a bias, because there are events that I enjoy watching more than others (especially hockey). Anyway, here are some nice stuff that I'll keep in my memories for ages:
Unlike the American male hockey team who couldn't win the gold medal in Salt Lake City (on their own home soil, mind you), our team convincingly won it! Of course, I would lie to you if I write that...
Obviously, I do have a bias, because there are events that I enjoy watching more than others (especially hockey). Anyway, here are some nice stuff that I'll keep in my memories for ages:
Unlike the American male hockey team who couldn't win the gold medal in Salt Lake City (on their own home soil, mind you), our team convincingly won it! Of course, I would lie to you if I write that...
- 3/1/2010
- by anhkhoido@hotmail.com (Anh Khoi Do)
- The Cultural Post
Steve Yzerman announced Canada's mens hockey team roster at noon today.
Too the disappointment (and horror) of people across Ottawa, beloved heart and soul Senator Mike Fisher didn't make the cut, while heartless goal-scorer Dany Heatley did.
Heatley, who last summer made it clear he believes he is too good to represent the nation's capital as an Ottawa Senator, is apparently still willing to represent the nation itself at the Olypics.
I intend to cheRead More...
Too the disappointment (and horror) of people across Ottawa, beloved heart and soul Senator Mike Fisher didn't make the cut, while heartless goal-scorer Dany Heatley did.
Heatley, who last summer made it clear he believes he is too good to represent the nation's capital as an Ottawa Senator, is apparently still willing to represent the nation itself at the Olypics.
I intend to cheRead More...
- 12/30/2009
- by kevinjohns@gmail.com
- CultureMagazine.ca
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