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 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…
A Full-Circle Return for B’s Bancroft
Dalton Bancroft’s return to Belleville earlier this month with the Providence Bruins offered a clear snapshot of how development paths take shape over time. Long before the pro jersey, Bancroft came up through Quinte AAA, building his game at the local level before…
Scott Harrington on Hockey, Development, and Doing It the Right Way
Not every hockey story is about goals, contracts, or highlights. Some stories are about process.About how habits form.About what gets passed down in rinks, locker rooms, and quiet moments after practice. This is one of those conversations. In this oral-history…
“Even When He’s Not Doing Anything, You’ll Love Him”
Some players announce themselves with goals and highlight reels.Others reveal themselves in quieter ways. In this Junior Hockey Giants Snapshot, longtime sports writerPaul Svoboda shares a draft-day moment that perfectly captures the essence of Matt Beleskey — long…