Directed by George Roy Hill, Slap Shot (1977) is an American sports drama film. The plot revolves around a struggling ice hockey team that experiences a dramatic turnaround when the management hires ...

Paul D'Amato, the actor best known for portraying Tim "Dr. Hook" McCracken in the 1977 hockey movie Slap Shot, died on Tuesday, according to multiple outlets. He was 75. Former professional hockey ...

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — In this week’s anniversary segment, we take a look at when Hollywood came to town. We’ve shown you coverage of the filming of the movie Slap Shot when it happened in Johnstown, ...

Paul D’Amato, who portrayed the menacing and despicable goon Tim “Dr. Hook” McCracken in the classic hockey movie “Slap Shot,” died Monday. He was 76. D’Amato died at his home in East Brookfield, ...

Former professional hockey player Guido Tenesi, who starred in the 1977 sports classic “Slap Shot,” died at 71 years old. “We’re saddened to learn of the passing of Guido Tenesi, a member of our ...

Slap Shot star Paul D’Amato has passed away. Pic credit: Universal Pictures. Paul D’Amato, known for portraying Tim “Dr. Hook” McCracken alongside Paul Newman in Slap Shot, passed away on Monday. His ...