Plot: The 2010 film chronicles the rise of the Philadelphia Flyers from their inception in 1967. They gained success thanks to a motley crew of larger than life players such as Dave “The Hammer” Schultz, Bobby Clarke, Bill Barber, and Bernie Parent – who regularly fought their way through games.
What the critics said: “Arguably the greatest collection of colourful personalities in a sports documentary… The Philadelphia Flyers developed a unique style of hockey, earning them a most fitting nickname in reference partly to their arena’s location.” – Andy Foster
Random YouTube comment: “The Flyers win the Stanley Cup! THE FLYERS WIN THE STANLEY CUP!!! Literally get chills every single time I hear a commentator yell that out!” – zukuzukuzuna
Sports Film of the Week: Broad Street Bullies
Title: Broad Street Bullies
From: HBO Sports
Plot: The 2010 film chronicles the rise of the Philadelphia Flyers from their inception in 1967. They gained success thanks to a motley crew of larger than life players such as Dave “The Hammer” Schultz, Bobby Clarke, Bill Barber, and Bernie Parent – who regularly fought their way through games.
What the critics said: “Arguably the greatest collection of colourful personalities in a sports documentary… The Philadelphia Flyers developed a unique style of hockey, earning them a most fitting nickname in reference partly to their arena’s location.” – Andy Foster
YouTube credit: TheNHLhistory
Random YouTube comment: “The Flyers win the Stanley Cup! THE FLYERS WIN THE STANLEY CUP!!! Literally get chills every single time I hear a commentator yell that out!” – zukuzukuzuna
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