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‘Slap Shot’ actor, hockey player Guido Tenesi dead at 71: ‘You’re forever a Chief’

Former professional hockey player Guido Tenesi, who starred in the 1977 sports classic “Slap Shot,” died at 71 years old. “We’re saddened to learn of the passing of Guido Tenesi, a member of our ...
The New York Times

Have NHL players maxed out the slap shot? The science behind the speed

Thirty years ago, the average PGA golfer drove the ball 261.84 yards. Davis Love III was the longest hitter at 283.8 yards. In 2024, the average distance is 300.9 yards, with Cameron Champ leading the ...
National Hockey League

NHL players, coaches share thoughts on 'Slap Shot'

"Slap Shot," a feature film about a minor league hockey team starring Hollywood icon Paul Newman, opened in theaters on Feb. 25, 1977. The film got a strong review in The New York Times from Vincent ...
IndieWire

Every Sucker for Himself: How ‘Slap Shot’ Cut to the Soul of the American Character

'70s Week: "Slap Shot" could've been just another low-rent sports movie, but screenwriter Nancy Dowd saw it as a chance to give shape to a generation of nonconformist yearners. “I was thinking about ...