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201727 minPG-13documentary

The Road Through Warroad

201727 minPG-13documentary

Seven Olympians and five NHL players hail from Warroad, Minnesota, a small town known for its significant contributions to ice hockey.

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Seven Olympians and five NHL players hail from Warroad, Minnesota, a small town known for its significant contributions to ice hockey.

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Tim Wilsondirector

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Warroad, Minnesota, is home to a notable hockey legacy. The town has produced seven Olympians and five NHL players. Over 80 athletes have gone on to play Division I hockey. Every United States Men's Olympic Gold medal team has included a player from Warroad. Tim Wilson directed this 27-minute documentary in 2017 to reveal the town's unique influence on American hockey.

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