On this episode of Our American Stories, the iconic Hanson Brothers from Slap Shot weren’t actors. They were real minor-league hockey players. When Dave Hanson, known as “Killer,” was cast in the 1977 cult classic alongside Paul Newman, one of the most unforgettable trios in sports movie history was born.

Here's Hanson with the true story behind the making of Slap Shot, how real hockey culture shaped the film, and why the Hanson Brothers became enduring symbols of grit, toughness, and comedy in American sports cinema.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the iconic Hanson Brothers from Slap Shot&nbsp;weren&rsquo;t actors. They were real minor-league hockey players. When Dave Hanson, known as &ldquo;Killer,&rdquo; was cast in the 1977 cult classic alongside Paul Newman, one of the most unforgettable trios in sports movie history was born.
Here's Hanson with the true story behind the making of&nbsp;Slap Shot, how real hockey culture shaped the film, and why the Hanson Brothers became enduring symbols of grit, toughness, and comedy in American sports cinema.
Support the show (<a href="https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)">https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)</a>

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The Slap Shot Story: Dave “Killer” Hanson and the Hanson Brothers

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