JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — The city and the region are celebrating the 40th anniversary of the debut of the famous hockey film Slap Shot.
The NAHL’s Johnstown Tomahawks took part by debuting special uniforms based on the uniforms worn in the movie by the fictional Charlestown Chiefs.
The Tomahawks won their game against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights, 3-2 in a shootout.
Johnstown forward Dalton Hunter skates with the puck. — BRIAN MITCHELL
Johnstown forward Donovan Ott prepares to take a shot. — BRIAN MITCHELL
Johnstown forward Nick Brue sets for a shot in warmups. — BRIAN MITCHELL
Johnstown’s Roman Kraemer takes part in warmups. — BRIAN MITCHELL
Johnstown forward Alex Singley skates on the forecheck. — BRIAN MITCHELL
Johnstown’s Riley Doyon celebrates his second-period goal. — BRIAN MITCHELL
Here is a full gallery of the game, located on our Facebook page.
