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Welcome to Hockey Docs
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Junior hockey is more than scores and stats — it’s family, sacrifice, and dreams realized.
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At HockeyDocs, we capture these untold stories through books, films, and podcasts so they live on for every fan.
- ockeyDocs is led by Aaron Bell, author of OHL Classics, 25 Years with the Belleville Bulls, and Macs More: The Story of the 1959 Belleville McFarlands, preserving the history and passion of the game.”

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Short docs, trailers, and fan favorites
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Photo-rich histories and player stories.
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nterviews with players, coaches, families.

John Druce: More Than a Hot Streak
Most hockey fans remember John Druce for 1990—14 playoff goals in 15 games with the Washington Capitals. An unexpected run. A flurry of headlines. And then? Silence. But that’s never been the full story. And frankly, that kind of framing doesn’t do John Druce justice….

Matthew Maggio: From Windsor MVP to Proving Ground in Bridgeport
Matthew Maggio of the Bridgeport Islanders skates in an American Hockey League game against the Belleville Senators at CAA Arena in Belleville, ON in March, 2024. Photo by Aaron Bell/OHL Images Matthew Maggio’s rise through the hockey ranks has never been a straight…

Rangers Superfan: Inside Frank Marci’s Game-Worn Jersey Collection

Inside the OHL: Josh Sweetland on Hockey’s Next Chapter
The Ontario Hockey League has always been about more than the games. It’s about the players, the communities, and the stories that shape the future of hockey. Few people see those stories unfold more closely than Josh Sweetland, the league’s Director of…

From Rookie to Captain: Luke Judson on Carrying the Belleville Bulls Legacy
When Luke Judson first walked into the Belleville Bulls locker room, he was a 16-year-old rookie on a Memorial Cup contender. By the time he left, he had worn the captain’s “C” for three seasons — a rare honour in junior hockey. In this week’s Hockey Docs interview,…