Doug smith has worked as a police officer in massachusetts for more than two decades and as an assistant coach for the threetime statechampion hanover high school hockey team. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. The true story of an unlikely journey into minor league hockey, by doug smith and adam frattasio. Last of the enforcers is a 2017 sports comedy film directed by jay baruchel in his directorial debut and written by baruchel and jesse chabot.
The true story of an unlikely journey into minor league hockey 9781591293026. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. For those unfamiliar, doug is the author of the book goon. Directionless yet driven by a fervent desire to make something of himself, doug the thug smith took his only marketable job skillamateur boxingand followed an unlikely career path to become a hockey enforcer, a. Smith, 47, now a police officer in hanson, massachusetts, recently spoke to grantland s davy rothbart about his unusual career and the unspoken code of hockey enforcers. The true story of an unlikely journey into minor league hockey by smith, doug, frattasio, adam isbn. Seann william scott doug glatt, liev schreiber ross rhea, alison pill eva, jay baruchel pat, marc. Douglas smith writing the fantastic fantasy, science. Goon the real life story of a hockey enforcer clns media. His works have been translated into more than a dozen languages. Footage from smith s career as an enforcer is shown during the films credits, and smith said in an interview with that he is happy with the finished film. Doug smiths wild journey as minor league enforcer now basis for new seann william scott movie goon by douglasflynn on sat, mar 31, 2012 at 8. Sep 27, 2017 when smith and his friend, adam frattasio, decided to write a book that they figured a few people would read, hollywood got wind of it and used it as the inspiration to make a movie.
The true story of an unlikely journey into minor league hockey by doug smith and adam frattasioevan goldberg jay baruchel. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read goon. The true story of an unlikely journey into minor league hockey, with adam frattasio. Massachusetts native doug smith was a well known hockey enforcer in minor league hockey. Doug smith is known for his work on elf o karu monotachi 1996, bakuretsu hunters 1995 and legend of crystania. An awardwinning historian and translator, douglas smith is the author of six books on russia. When smith and his friend, adam frattasio, decided to write a book that they figured a few people would read, hollywood got wind of it and used it as the inspiration to make a movie. Fight stories s2 ep 2 doug the thug smith full video. You can read more of his tales from the hardwood, watch his postgame video reports and submit your comments and. Former hanover hockey assistant more than a goon sports. Smiths quasifairy tale rise from anonymous everyman to pro sports semistardom fans of the movie will not be disappointed, several incidents. Mar 16, 2012 meet doug smith, whose unlikely path to the rink is the subject of a new indie comedy. Ever wondered who sean william scotts movie character doug glatt was created after in the film series goon.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Doug smith born december 27, 1964 is an american retired minorleague ice hockey player who coauthored a biography about his time spent playing professional hockey, goon. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Armed with a burning desire and his only marketable athletic abilities those honed. Memoir of a minor league hockey enforcer, 2d ed smith. Goon memoir of a minor league hockey enforcer, 2d ed. He studied german and russian at the university of vermont, graduating summa cum laude and phi beta kappa, and has a doctorate in history from. Memoir of a minor league hockey enforcer 2nd revised edition by smith, doug, frattasio, adam isbn.
Based on a nonfiction book by adam frattasio and doug smith, goon follows affable and somewhat dimwitted bouncer doug glatt seann william scott as hes added to the roster of a minorleague hockey team due to his ability to take and land a punch with the characters pugilistic tendencies making him an instant star within the hockey world. Over his career, smith played for six other teams in three different leagues, eventually retiring in 1998. Adam frattasio requirementsepub reader, 6 mb overview. Doug smith could kick your assor at the very least, hed be the author behind that sore face youd have the following morning. Written by gsh blogger scott antcliffe a gongshow hockey blog exclusive gongshow offers the official merchandise for the movie goon i first came across doug the thug smith aka goon as a young uninspired 16yearold boy starting to play the beautiful game of hockey. Awardwinning historian, author and translator douglas smith. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Fight stories s2 ep 2 doug the thug smith full video youtube.
Doug smiths most popular book is the discipline of teams. Goon is the story of doug smith, a bostonarea native who did not learn how to ice skate until he was 20, but lived the unlikely dream of playing. Doug smith s most popular book is the discipline of teams. Mar 30, 2012 goon directed by michael dowse comedy, sport r. Production notes edit the film is an adaptation of the book goon.
The true story of an unlikely story into minor hockey league and inspiration for. Footage from smiths career as an enforcer is shown during the films credits, and smith said in an interview with that he is happy with the finished film. Goon, directed by michael dowse the new york times. I first met kalin in 2011 when he reached out to me on behalf of the human library foundation, a bulgarian small press, with an interest to publish my aurora awardwinning novelette, scream angel in their. The story of hanoverbred hockey enforcer doug smith s unlikely career is the basis for the film goon, which stars american pie actor seann william scott as a smalltown guy turned pro. Sep 10, 2019 fight stories s2 episode 2 wdouglas smith is up. Smiths career via the movie goon, a semifictionalized account of his career in minor league hockey. Memoir of a minor league hockey enforcer, 2nd edition by doug smith. May 22, 2015 doug smith, whose improbable path to pro notoriety as a hockey enforcer became a book that was adapted into a film, has now been honored for his role in hanover highs ascension to one of the.
Aug 01, 2002 goon gives a raw and revealing insiders look at the riotous world of minor league hockey and the most peculiar role in all of sport the goon, whose job is to protect teammates from opposing ruffians. The true story of an unlikely journey into minor league hockey chronicles. Doug smith is an american retired minorleague ice hockey player who coauthored a biography about his time spent playing professional hockey, goon. Smiths book was later adapted into the comedy film goon, starring seann william scott in. The true story of an unlikely journey into minor league hockey by doug smith and adam frattasio. Join facebook to connect with doug smith and others you may know. Confessions of a powerlifter from the golden age of enhancement mcfarland, 2016. The true story of an unlikely journey into minor league hockey by adam frattasio. Meet doug smith, former hockey goon the boston globe. The sports flick, humanizing goons and sanctifying hooliganism in hockey as part of the games ritual, is based on the autobiographical book by 1980s minor league hockey enforcer doug smith and is entitled goon. Like most people reading this book i was introduced to mr. Smiths book was later adapted into the comedy film goon 2011, starring seann william scott in the role based on smith.
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The true story of an unlikely journey into minor league hockey, was adapted into the motion picture goon and a sequel, goon. The true story of an unlikely journey into minor league hockey by adam frattasio and doug smith. Smith was an enforcer, the kind of swaggering tough guy hockey teams bring on the ice to protect their star players and strike fear into the hearts of their opponents. The true story of an unlikely story into minor hockey league and inspiration for the. Come along as doug smith, an outsider in the hockey world, literally fights his way to the highest level of minor league hockey. Armed with a burning desire and his only marketable athletic abilities those honed as an amateur boxer doug defeated impossible odds to. Smith s career via the movie goon, a semifictionalized account of his career in minor league hockey. Meet doug smith, whose unlikely path to the rink is the subject of a new indie comedy. W hen he retired after nearly a decade of playing minor league hockey, south boston native doug smith had unique career stats.
Goon gives a raw and revealing insiders look at the riotous world of minor league hockey and the most peculiar role in all of sport the goon, whose job is to protect teammates from opposing ruffians. Entrusted with aggressively protecting his teammates. When the seann william scott hockey film, goon, became a cult favorite among cinemaphiles and hockey fans alike back in 2011, most people figured it was pure make believe. A sequel to goon 2011, the film stars seann william scott, baruchel, liev schreiber, alison pill, elisha cuthbert, wyatt russell, marcandre grondin and kim coates. Mar 30, 2012 seann william scott american pie plays doug, and the script was written by judd apatow stalwarts evan goldberg superbad and jay baruchel knocked up, tropic thunder. This is the true story of doug smith, the real life inspiration behind the recent blockbuster hockey film goon.
Doug smith has 49 books on goodreads with 617 ratings. The story of hanoverbred hockey enforcer doug smiths unlikely career is the basis for the film goon, which stars american pie actor seann william scott as a smalltown guy turned pro. Smith s quasifairy tale rise from anonymous everyman to pro sports semistardom fans of the movie will not be disappointed, several incidents. Adam frattasio is an adult education teacher and author of steroid man. He studied german and russian at the university of vermont, graduating summa cum laude and phi beta kappa, and has a doctorate in history from ucla.
The true story of an unlikely journey into minor league hockey chronicles the uniquely wild adventure of doug smith, who was determined to realize his dream of playing professional hockey, despite the fact he didnt start skating until the age of 19. Smiths quasifairy tale rise from anonymous everyman to pro sports semistardom fans of the movie will not be disappointed, several incidents and characters from the film are more than recognizable in this text. Jan 16, 2017 doug smith former pro hockey player who wrote a book about his time spent playing professional hockey, goon. When smith and his friend, adam frattasio, decided to write a book that they figured a few people would read, hollywood got wind of it and. Smith s role on the teams he played for was that of the enforcer, which led the hanover. Goon doug glatt is sweetnatured but armed with a solid punch, as is goon, based on the lovable true story of doug smith, a hockey enforcer who achieved minorleague fame. Smiths role on the teams he played for was that of the enforcer, which led the hanover, massachusetts, native to average 6. Goon directionless yet driven by a fervent desire to make something of himself, doug the thug smith took his only marketable job skillamateur boxingand followed an unlikely career path to become a hockey enforcer, a. Bibliographic details doug smith and adam frattasio. The true story of an unlikely journey into minor league hockey, by.
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