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Slap Shot Movie Watch Order in the correct order

How to watch the Slap Shot movies in order

Last updated: November 14 2026

Written by: ChronoChris

Slap Shot is often called the greatest hockey movie ever made, and its two sequels brought the Hanson Brothers back to the ice, so here's how to watch them all.

Paul Newman stars as Reggie Dunlop, player-coach of the struggling Charlestown Chiefs, who turns to violent, goon-style hockey to fill the stands. Featuring the unforgettable bespectacled Hanson Brothers, the 1977 original became a sports-comedy classic. Two direct-to-video sequels arrived decades later, with Stephen Baldwin and then Leslie Nielsen joining the fun.

πŸ• Release Order

Here are all three Slap Shot films in release order.

  1. Slap Shot (1977)
  2. Slap Shot 2: Breaking the Ice (2002)
  3. Slap Shot 3: The Junior League (2008)

The sequels are only loosely connected to the original, with the Hanson Brothers serving as the main link.

πŸ“– Story Chronology

The story chronology follows the release order, as each sequel is set years after the last with new teams and coaches.

  1. Slap Shot (1977)
  2. Slap Shot 2: Breaking the Ice (2002)
  3. Slap Shot 3: The Junior League (2008)

Which Order Should You Choose?

Start with the 1977 original; it's essential viewing for any sports-comedy fan and the reason the franchise exists. The sequels are lighter, family-friendlier affairs that work as nostalgic bonus viewing, especially for Hanson Brothers fans. The original's foul-mouthed humour and rough-and-tumble hockey scenes are aimed at adults, while the sequels tone things down, so plan accordingly if you're watching with younger fans. Either way, the Hanson Brothers' antics are worth the price of admission.

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