From Junior Dreams to NHL Legends: Stories You’ve Never Seen Before.” Button Text Upgrade:
Before They Became NHL Stars.”
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.

hy John Tavares Deserves a Spot on Team Canada’s Olympic Roster
John Tavares of the Oshawa Generals celebrates Canada’s gold medal win at the 2009 World Junior Hockey Championships in Ottawa, ON. Photo by Aaron Bell/CHL aptain Consistency: Tavares’ Quiet Power John Tavares isn’t about the flash. He’s about the foundation….

Free Digital Photo Book: Belleville Bulls 2007–08 Season Memories
To celebrate one of the most exciting chapters in team history, I’ve put together a digital photo book — Reflections of the 2007–08 Season. It’s packed with full-colour photography and unforgettable moments from that year. This free photo e-book was sent out to all…

This One Goal Stung Forever. Then Came Redemption.
When the Ottawa 67’s fell just one goal short of Memorial Cup glory in 1977, Bobby Smith felt the sting of what could have been. That near miss became a heartbeat in his hockey DNA. Decades later, he wouldn’t just compete in the tournament—he would help build a…

rom Kitchener Captain to NHL Return: Gabriel Landeskog’s Long Road Back
abriel Landeskog’s hockey journey has always been defined by leadership. A Swedish-born captain of the Kitchener Rangers—a rare honour in the Ontario Hockey League—he earned respect in a league built on tradition and grit. That same presence carried him into the NHL,…

The Max Domi Goal Celebration That Landed Right in My Lens
very once in a while, a photo takes on a life of its own.Not because it’s the sharpest.Not because it’s the most dramatic.But because of the story behind it. For me, one of those moments happened on Boxing Day at the World Junior Championships in Montreal — and it…