Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #22232 in DVD
• Released on: 2006-10-26
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.77:1
• Formats: Color, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 90 minutes

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A MUST HAVE FOR FANS AND PLAYERS OF ALL AGES!

Go to www.InTheCreaseMovie.com for details and to view the trailer.

Packed with blistering slapshots, big hits and sweet dangles, IN THE CREASE takes you on the rollercoaster ride of a real life teenage hockey team's pursuit of a national championship and features special appearances by professional hockey's biggest stars sharing their own personal experiences. Shot on location in Southern California, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey and Illinois, the feature length documentary film is the first ever to give an inside look at a youth sport and what it means to kids and parents.

From day one, Coach Mike Lewis assembles the California Wave Bantam AAA travel hockey team with one goal in mind: getting to nationals. But qualifying is the easy part. In their final season together, and with only one month to prepare to face off against the best teams in the nation, the Wave must find the strength to battle back against injuries and personal challenges and come together as a team for one last shot at the title. Making it to nationals is the dream. Winning it will take a miracle.

See what it takes to be the best. Hear from hockey superstars like Joe Thornton, Brendan Shanahan, Scott Gomez, Scott Niedermayer, Jeremy Roenick, Brian Rolston, Mathieu Schneider, Martin Havlat, Mike Knuble and Glen Murray how hockey is more than just a sport, it's a way of life.

DVD bonus features include 20 minutes of extended interviews with pro hockey stars and prep school, major junior and college scouts.

Pro players included: Brendan Shanahan, Scott Niedermayer, Joe Thornton, Jeremy Roenick, Martin Havlat, Scott Gomez, Mathieu Schneider, Al MacInnis, Brian Rolston, Craig Conroy, Derian Hatcher, Mike Knuble, RJ Umberger, Mike Comrie and Glen Murray.

*This film is not officially rated but is appropriate for fans and players of all ages. (No strong language or adult content, just great hockey action!)

This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.

WFAN Sports Radio NY
"Extraordinary! A must have for every young hockey player and every hockey family in North America!"

The Hockey News
"Fantastic hockey scenes...A winner!"

Customer Reviews

Amazing Movie great for all ages!!!!
This movie captures a very unique perspective on youth ice hockey. It touches on the struggles of the kids that play, the parents who take part and the families that give up alot of other things to come together and enjoy an experience that is truly 'once in a lifetime'. I can honestly say that I enjoyed the film from start to finish and the clips with professional players just reinforced the message that was there. If you want to see some glamour film about hockey go rent, slap shot, youngblood or miracle, if you want real hockey about kids who live to play & breathe this is the movie to buy and see.
Highly recommend this film to any parents or kids who are looking for a story about hockey w/out the glitz & glamour, just the story of kids from California that nobody said could play at the level of kids from big hockey areas.

WE LOVED IT!


I bought this DVD for my ten year old as a Christmas present and we both thought it was excellent. The hockey is great, the kids in the story are really likeable, and the ending totally surprised us. It was definitely better than most Hollywood movies and no bad language or inappropriate stuff for kids either! Just an all around great hockey story.

In The Crease - a winner for everyone involved in hockey!
This documentary has a "movie-type" feel at times, but it realistically follows a team of young hockey players on their quest to win a national championship. Their coach is incredible with them, and my husband (who is a coach, referee, and still a player as well) and my son (a bantam player) have both watched it more than a few times and enjoyed it thoroughly. The story is told from the perspectives of the coach, the players, parents, and includes short interviews and comments from many NHL players. This video is a "must have" for anyone involved in youth hockey, and I think anyone involved in hockey at ANY level would benefit greatly from it. It's like with any other sport - it will help people remember what "the game" is REALLY supposed to be about - it isn't just WINNING...it's teamwork, dedication, good coaching, integrity, and winning (and losing) with grace and dignity.