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.”
Watch the films
Short docs, trailers, and fan favorites
Read the books
Photo-rich histories and player stories.
Hear the voices
nterviews with players, coaches, families.
The Goalie Who Captured a Hockey Town
To any hockey fan in Belleville, the 2007–08 season still carries a specific kind of magic. It was a year defined by a locker room that felt more like a neighborhood family, a relentless march to the OHL Finals, and a grit-over-everything run at the Memorial Cup in…
Staying Where Your Feet Are: A Conversation with Michael DiPietro
There is a specific kind of pressure that comes with being a “local legend.” It’s one thing to win a national championship; it’s another to do it in the rink where you learned to skate, in front of the neighbors who watched you grow up. When I sat down with Michael…
Something Special is coming from HockeyDocs this month
Belleville’s hockey history is coming to life on May 26th. Join us at Boston Pizza Belleville for the official launch of my new book Junior Hockey Giants: Local Legends Belleville and an exclusive sneak peek of the upcoming TV documentary series. The Details: Where:…
The Road Home: A Conversation with Gabriel Vilardi
rom the minor hockey rinks of Kingston to lifting the Memorial Cup on home ice in Windsor, Gabriel Vilardi’s journey has been defined by a relentless work ethic and a deep-rooted support system. In our latest interview for HockeyDocs, I sat down with the Winnipeg Jets…
Mike Murphy Never Really Left the Crease
Goaltending has a long memory.So does junior hockey. In this raw Junior Hockey Giants interview, Mike Murphy reflects on the years that shaped him—first as a young goalie finding his way, and later as a professional learning how to survive the mental demands of the…