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Slap Shot 2: Breaking the Ice
With the original Hanson Brothers still on the same minor league ice hockey team, the Chiefs are sold to a new owner who gives them a female coach and puts them in a league in which they are to be regularly humiliated by an opposing Harlem Globetrotters-like team.
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Plot Summary
A washed-up hockey player, desperate for money, joins a struggling minor league team in a small town. He uses his aggressive style and the help of his eccentric teammates to turn the team's fortunes around, albeit with plenty of comical mishaps along the way.
Critical Reception
Slap Shot 2: Breaking the Ice was largely panned by critics and considered a pale imitation of the beloved original. Audiences found the humor to be derivative and the plot predictable, failing to capture the same gritty charm and quotable dialogue.
What Reviewers Say
Lacks the humor and grit of the original 'Slap Shot'.
Predictable plot and uninspired performances.
A forgettable sequel that adds little to the franchise.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Slap Shot 2: Breaking the Ice' is generally negative, with viewers finding it to be a disappointing sequel that doesn't live up to the legacy of the original. Many commented on the weak script and unmemorable characters.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, utilizing local hockey rinks and infrastructure for its production.
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