Gallatin Ice Foundation and the Bozeman Amateur Hockey Association in partnership with Brian Chisdak M.D. invite the public to a FREE screening of Slap Shot. The event will be held at The Ellen Theatre on Thursday, October 25th to help raise money for your local ice community. Doors open at 6pm and movie begins at 7:15pm.
Slap Shot tells the story of a fictional minor league hockey team saved from the brink of bankruptcy by adopting a unique style of play. Paul Newman stars as Reggie Dunlop, the player captain of the Chalrestown Chiefs. Stuck between wanting to play the game the right way and the prospect of losing the team altogether, Dunlop begrudgingly introduces three of the unruliest hockey players the world has ever known, the Hanson Brothers. In short order they literally and figuratively flip everything on its head.
This film is made by hockey lovers for hockey lovers. It’s a hyperbolic snapshot in time of what life was like in minor league hockey. Today’s hockey is tame by comparison, but no less fun. Event organizers aim to bring events like this off the ice so they can continue to develop more opportunities to offer amazing experiences on it. The Slap Shot screening is presented in part by the support of its sponsor, Brian Chisdak M.D., but also by the kind donations from the community. Your support is appreciated as these organizations continue to work toward their goal to provide four seasons of ice to the Gallatin Valley.
Gallatin Ice Foundation works to provide the Gallatin Valley with its year-round refrigerated ice rink and supports the growth of ice programming for youth and adults in the community. Donations will be accepted at the screening and any time at www.gallatinicefoundation.org/give, where you can also learn more about their efforts.
The Bozeman Amateur Hockey Association is a nonprofit service organization whose mission is to provide facilities and programs for the development of quality, affordable, and disciplined competitive and recreational hockey. Learn more at www.bozemanhockey.org.
Slap Shot is rated R and is intended for mature audiences only
