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.
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
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Due to an unresolvable courier shipping delay , my new book will not arrive in time for tomorrow night. Because of this, the launch event at Boston Pizza for Tuesday, May 26th is officially postponed. I am incredibly disappointed, but I refuse…
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…