Your memories serve you correctly. Actually, Jack had been called up by the Oilers (who were in the WHA at that point) for the playoffs. He was playing for them when Slap Shot began filming. That's why Dave Hanson stepped in to be Jack in the movie, and Jerry Houser (an actor) became Dave "Killer" Carlson.
Putting on the foil.
leafyutube 5 months ago
He hit that man into the boards HARD. But what sportsmanship, huh? Making sure he was ok. I'm sure he didn't hit him head-first like that on purpose.
300Z31 1 year ago
@krokus69
your cousin was a mad man..lol
byramtax 2 years ago
Your memories serve you correctly. Actually, Jack had been called up by the Oilers (who were in the WHA at that point) for the playoffs. He was playing for them when Slap Shot began filming. That's why Dave Hanson stepped in to be Jack in the movie, and Jerry Houser (an actor) became Dave "Killer" Carlson.
floridaboy44 3 years ago
I remember Jack during his North Star years, I think he had a contract problem with Edmonton that kept him from being in slapshot.
jujamb89 4 years ago
was this hartford civic center or boston garden or springfield era...?
ooxcfhxoo 4 years ago
Jack was in the NHL making a real pay-check. Don't feel sorry for him.
MTZirg 4 years ago
@MTZirg He wasn't in the NHL. He was playing for Edmonton who, at the time, was in the WHA.
300Z31 1 year ago