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Deep Dive: Ice Guardians (2016)

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Ice Guardians
Ice Guardians is a documentary focused on the role of enforcers in ice hockey, particularly in the National Hockey League. Directed by Brett Harvey, the film features interviews with notable players such as Chris Chelios, Jarome Iginla, and Bobby Hull, providing insights into their experiences and the culture surrounding fighting in the sport. The film received recognition in 2016, being included in Sports Illustrated's 'Best Of Film' and Newsweek's 'Favorite Documentaries Of 2016'. It was nominated for multiple awards, including four 'Rosie Awards' and two 'Leo Awards', indicating a positive reception and interest in the subject matter.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Hall of Famers like Chris Chelios and Jarome Iginla.
  • •Find out about the culture of fighting in ice hockey.
  • •See how enforcers impact the game on and off the ice.

Did You Know

•Ice Guardians was nominated for four 'Rosie Awards' in 2017.
•The film features interviews with Hall of Famers like Chris Chelios and Bobby Hull.
•It has a runtime of 108 minutes.
•The documentary was produced in Canada.

Perfect For

Ice hockey fansSports documentary loversFans of player interviews