by Aaron Bell | Jan 6, 2026 | Hockey Docs Blog
The hockey world was saddened earlier this week by the sudden passing of David Branch at age 77. In the days since, many tributes have rightly focused on his leadership and his lasting impact on junior hockey in Canada. In that spirit, we’re sharing this interview...
by Aaron Bell | Dec 30, 2025 | Belleville, Hockey Docs Blog
Some hockey stories don’t announce themselves.They slip by quietly.Until years later, when you realize everything traces back to that night, that decision, that observation. That’s what this HockeyDocs Snapshot is about. Before the NHL.Before the numbers.Before the...
by Aaron Bell | Sep 24, 2025 | Hockey Docs Blog
One of the things I’ve always loved about HockeyDocs is how many different ways the game connects us. For some, it’s the team memories — nights at the arena, cheering for the hometown club. For others, it’s the big championship runs that stick with you forever. And...
by Aaron Bell | Sep 22, 2025 | Hockey Docs Blog
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....
by Aaron Bell | Sep 16, 2025 | Hockey Docs Blog
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...
