Revisiting Slap Shot 45 Years Later - With Steve Carlson! - Visit Johnstown, PA

Steve Carlson brings us on a walk down memory lane as we revisit the movie Slap Shot, shot at various locations across Johnstown in 1976. Join us as we explore iconic locations and get behind-the-scenes insight into the film.
Steven Carlson appeared in the movie Slap Shot as one of the three Hanson Brothers and is a former professional ice hockey forward and a former minor league hockey coach. He played in the World Hockey Association from 1975 to 1979 and the National Hockey League during the 1979-80 season.
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[@stewartlietz4236]

Greatest hockey movie ever. It still holds up today. I could see it over and over again. Thank you for the behind the scenes info. What a movie.

[@HavendaleBlvd80]

100%.

[@peteranserin3708]

Miracle is the Best. Thanks for your opinion though.

[@stewartlietz4236]

@@peteranserin3708 miracle was a good one too.

[@lizzyfan1986]

@@peteranserin3708 meh

[@jpgcne]

​@peteranserin3708 To be fair. Both were on par with one another for me. This one is by far one of the most quotable movies, though

[@HavendaleBlvd80]

Slap Shop is a masterpiece of Cinema. My wife saw it for the first time with me this past christmas in Florida. She loved it! That was probably the 15th time ive seen it. Yes, Slap Shot is the greatest hockey film ever. The two Carlson's and the Hanson did such a great job playing the Hanson Brother's. All three were great skaters.

[@markjastrzebski2065]

He got to act in a movie with Paul Newman and play hockey with Wayne Gretzky. That's amazing!

[@moody9442]

and gordie howe

[@jockejocke1]

Fun fact, Paul Newman and Wayne Gretzky were both born on January 26.

[@davenc8527]

Life doesn't get any better than that.

[@jamesfox3478]

Not just the greatest hockey movies ever made but one of the greatest sports movies ever made!

[@stevecraig6350]

No doubt!

[@richardhyde6418]

I'd say it is the best sports movie ever......Broke so many rules back then and is sooooo incredibly popular all this time later as are the main characters.

[@paddy160160]

A movie that brings me pure joy, never gets old, just keeps getting better

[@electrickfuturegod0015]

So Glad to see you are doing better health wise Mr. Carlson! We love ya here in Johnstown!

[@erikness1686]

Met these guys at an autograph signing after a charity game in Seattle 20 some years ago. We were at the back of the line, and I was getting a little loaded. When we got to the table, I said "I found that machine that took your f'ing quarter" and put one on the table. Can't remember which one, but one said "I think it was Canadian, eh". Priceless moment I'll never forget. Thanks guys!

[@hulkhoganstights6596]

My god what a incredible story

[@erikness1686]

@@hulkhoganstights6596 It was a pretty amazing day, those guys were so friendly with everyone. They made an appearance during the game as ringers. Gretzky was a guest coach but didn't get to interact with him.

[@boneyn3661]

"Can't remember which one..." 😂👏

[@jaydirt2006]

Noice

[@ARNIEgrape1981]

Me too!!

[@michaelmenard6088]

I love the part where the bus driver is beating the bus with a sledge hammer and they ask him "What are you doin?" And he driver says "IM MAKIN IT LOOK MEAN!!!"

[@scotto6271]

Terrific tour, and glad to see Steve up and about! F--k cancer!

[@ianchristopherson1973]

A proper legend, Steve Carlson

[@Matt-mo8sl]

I remember back in the 1990's, the Hansons came to Portland Maine as guests of the Portland Pirates and I thought they were gonna get thrown out of the building that night! Their antics were pushing the envelope but hysterical !

[@oscarg6260]

Steve, I didn’t know about your cancer. I’m glad that you are doing better!! God bless

[@TS-ew5sm]

My high school hockey coach. Good to see he’s doing well

[@boneyn3661]

You guys must have played hard for him!

[@yeahright302]

im sure he wasent your high school coach at all!!

[@bretzky9934]

This is awesome!!! So many memories of watching this flick over the years…. Its great to get a little history behind some of the scenes. Old time hockey never gets old!!!

[@mortaljorma69]

This movie will always have a special place in my heart. I was a little boy in the mid 80's when i saw it for the first time and fell in love with the sport instantly.

[@MrVin720]

‘I’m listening to the f-king song’ was the highlight for me amongst all the highlights of this movie! Slap shot is my favorite sports movie. Thanks for the memories!

[@francoisregis2155]

A great movie one of my favorite Hockey movie Im french Canadian and here in Quebec its a classic cult movie

[@grantpurdy4137]

Steve - you’ve given so much to us fans over the years; the least we could do is support you through your tough time. No need to thank us ! I thank you for so many great memories. God Bless from Canada 🇨🇦

[@freebird1292]

I love old hockey arenas and this one is great!

[@adamgrey3424]

Awesome to see actors come back to do filming locations and talk about them.

[@jackoneill6292]

Met the Carlson’s in Marquette Michigan , when they played for the Iron Rangers.

[@AXISpresident]

When you talk about iconic movies immortalizing a time period and a sport, none ring as lovingly accurate as Slap Shot. Eddie Shore, old time hockey, for life.

[@michaelcanney7218]

Dit clapper

[@goober208]

TOE BLAKE

[@jaymiller6009]

"Owns...... OWNS!!!!" Ha ha ha!!!! What a classic. Every guy I know within 20 years of my age knows every line in this movie.

[@sid7088]

Oo own da Chiefs? LoL

[@derekarmunendua5991]

That's what it said in the yearbook, Jim..

[@troymcdougall6170]

I scored a goal you fu#kin has been

[@danski6694]

Adding a visit to Johnstown and this arena to my bucket list 👍

[@michaelz4037]

When the ECHL formed Johnstown had one of the original franchises, The Chiefs. I went to many games. There is a junior hockey team that plays there now, Johnstown Tomahawks. Still a good time.

[@Don-bu7ob]

Same here.

[@reindeerbermy3796]

great movie.. i don't have the exact line but one of the funniest scenes ever was when the hanson brother told the ref to shutup during the anthem so he could hear the song . it just struck me as hysterical

[@jameshorton7496]

That's the scene Steve talks about in the video where he said the actor playing the ref couldn't skate. You can even read Steve's lips when he says, "I'm listening to the f'n song".

[@jockejocke1]

-I got my eye on you. You pull one thing, you're out. I run a clean game here. Any trouble, I'll suspend you. -I'm listening to the fucking song!

[@ROOKTABULA]

I remember as a kid, who was on the ice 6 days a week, watching this on broadcast tv and laughing SO hard that the next day my abs were pure pain.

[@catholicactionbibleonlyist1813]

I love this movie Should part of the national film registry

[@scottallan6770]

very cool. love the Hanson brothers!!!

[@buffalobraves9]

Steve, may God bless you and keep you safe. You are an inspiration to everyone. Love you lots! From all of us in Buffalo, NY (Home of the Norsemen!).

[@MoosefromCanada]

And the Sabres and Anchor bar wings and then go to the Aud for a game 🥰

[@williampatterson5125]

Thanks again for making one of my best hockey movies ever. Glad you are doing well 😊

[@claimguy]

One of the best hockey movies???????? Dammit, Bill, this is one of the greatest movies ever made and that makes it the best sports movie ever made!

[@goober208]

@@claimguy MIRACLE ON ICE

[@VintageOnline100]

Great stuff. And good to see Marley’s statue wasn’t canceled and torn down.

[@Kurt-ci1dk]

Also good to see that johnstown enjoys expanded voter access.

[@ryanduray1]

It will be a sad day when they start canceling dog statues.

[@Kurt-ci1dk]

@@ryanduray1 but a happy one when Confederate statues are removed.

[@TG-ov8gl]

12:26 “and this is where the liquid beverages were here…”. This is guy is excellent.

[@daryljohnson6738]

I'm betting on a foiled up Carlson over cancer every time.

[@paco1008]

ICONIC movie that'll never be forgotten ....

[@golfgrabu]

In the province of Québec, in Canada, Slapshot is a classic. It was translated in Québécois French and it was sooooo hilarious!!!!

[@tonygreene37]

Met the Hansons in Greenville 2015 at a hockey game. Coolest guys I ever met.

[@Jeeg_Quebec_CAN]

The Quebec adaptation is AWESOME! Curse words and all, it is a masterpiece this movie! I am only 26 years old but I grew up with my parents being staff during games in the local arena. When I found the VHS at 10, I would sneak it in my room to watch it with my friends, we had a blast swearing at each other like the Hansons!! Good memories!

[@SeanCDNmale44]

The Best Hockey Movie Of All Time

[@MovieMakingMan]

My dad & I laughed throughout this movie. We were in tears it was so funny. My dad was a huge Montreal Canadians fan and used to see all of the greats play. When we moved to the US we went to a lot of Houston Aeros hockey games. Gordie, Mark and Marty Howe were all on the team. We saw Gordie score his 800th goal. Even though my dad saw the best teams in pro hockey he said a Houston Aeros - Winnipeg game was the best he had ever seen. The Aeros were down 4-1 with just over a minute to go and they ended up beating Winnipeg in the most excited game ever. My dad and I loved Slap Shot and especially the Hanson Brothers! They added to the hilarity! Another hilarious show we laughed all the way through was Blazing Saddles. Our stomachs actually hurt from laughing so much. Both those shows were masterpieces. This program is so great with Steve Carlson talking about the way things were. All the best to him!

[@stevenfarnesi9126]

Greatest movie ever.

[@mikemercer5808]

Some movies are overlooked when they come out. Some movies are like fine wine that get better with age. Slap Shot is one of those movies. Best wishes Steve!

[@Bcharns]

I loved this movie! My mother was born and raised in Johnstown, (1936) can’t wait to show her this video. My father was from Windber.

[@aspalovin]

I've seen this movie sooo many times and I still die laughing when the organist gets nailed with the puck. It was awesome to meet the trio at my local arena as a kid. Still have their signed photo on my wall

[@mikeandre9052]

I enjoyed every second of that! Wonderful memories.

[@pfichtner01]

So glad I hat the chance to meet them when they came over to Germany. They visited our city for their show on our ice. The party later was great . I still have these pictures done with them that evening.. best wishes for you Mr. Carlsson, thank you so much for this great movie, still laughing.. Take care

[@62kevin]

As a huge fan of Slapshot, this was fantastic to see and hear about these actual filming locations. Thank you Steve! And best wishes to you for continued good health!

[@111oooo]

Seen that movie so many times

[@williamweiss6128]

Love it! Watch it now and again. Great movie.

[@geraldwilson681]

Love this movie and these gents. Add to the fact it was filmed in my native state of Pennsylvania!! Old time hockey never dies!!🇺🇸🇨🇦

[@MrGG1959]

Glad to see you are doing well following your cancer treatment Steve. Thanks for the memories.

[@dphotos007]

Hope you stay healthy. One of the best 70’s comedies ever made.

[@Jones-xx2gc]

Brilliant. I loved this film back in the day. Who would have thought Paul Newman of all the great American film stars would have done a movie like this. The Hansons made this film. We love this in the UK.

[@Mark-uu4fs]

“Ok guys, show us what you got!” 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@danlewis1885]

Saw the Hanson brothers years ago at a Tampa Bay Lightning game when they were touring NHL Arenas. They had already done their schtick "water skiing" behind the Zamboni between periods. I went up to concession stand during next period and the Lightning rep was walking the three of them around the concourse to wherever it was they were supposed to go. I yelled over to them "HEY, I'll buy you guys a soda after the game" and right away they shot back "Yeah, but none of that stinkin' root beer". Funny stuff...

[@bobgallo3775]

God bless you, Steve. I didn't know about the room at the Arena. Will check it out next time I go through.

[@GHP-mr3gs]

Slapshot...My ultimate favorite movie...My hometown Hornepayne NW Ontario is where Goldie Goldthorpe grew up and played hockey...He was the inspiration for Ogie Ogilthorpe in the movie. Also a little known fact...It was the first American movie translated in french in Quebec. No doubt that Yvon Barrette/Denis Lemieux and Yvan Ponton/Jean-Guy Drouin had something to do with that...They would've say something like " If you do the translation in France like usual, It will sound totally stupid " In Quebec, Hockey is way stronger than religion 👍👍

[@missesmew]

To say you worked with Paul”Cool hand Luke”Newman is an honour that many would give their right arm. To work with him on the most iconic hockey movie of all time, unreal! Thanks for this sir, as a Canadian this movie is in our fabric. “Fuck Eddie Shore!” 👊🏾✊🏽👌🏾🤘🏾

[@floridapmi]

Good for you Steve! Thank you for the many hours of enjoyment while growing up and watching Slap Shot over and over again.

[@JImStarr-bn8zu]

Hey Steve, it's Jim Starr in Hershey, PA ... I am glad you are doing well and I appreciate the tour. lol - It's been a while since the AHL team you played on (Baltimore Skipjacks) came to Hershey to play the Bears and all you guys would do the "snake" on the ice at the end of warmups. Remember that winning streak you and Baltimore had, I believe it was a 17 game win streak and the funny thing was that the streak started when you beat the Bears ... and 17 games later you were back in Hershey and the Bears ended your streak. See Bennett Wolfe much? : ) ... You and the rest of the Hanson's posed for a pic with me when you guys came to the area for a charity game. You guys had a bad temper as you started roughing me up just because I asked you if you wanted a stinkin' root beer. ... I mean, you could of just said No. LOL - ... Jim Starr - Hershey, PA / On KZbin and Facebook.

[@maximus3160]

Met Steve and the other 2 guys at a Charlotte Checkers game about 10 years ago. Nice guys and very funny.

[@joep2048]

classic film. The scene where he was hit in the face with the keys and a few others were filmed at the onondaga county war memorial in Syracuse.

[@markroberts9577]

I own the 25th anniversary video! I primarily watch the side where the three of you talk during the movie. I find it so funny

[@jamesfox3478]

Hello Steve my family and I are so glad you are now healthy. My son Brandon and I had the privilege to meet you. Jeff and Dave at a Chiefs game years ago. I’m very glad that I got a chance to speak to you and get your autographs. I even remember attending the Lockhart Cup final in 1975. Where the Johnstown Jets won the Championship! Keep slapping the stick to the vulcanized rubber!! Take Care & God Bless! Jim Fox, Johnstown, PA

[@calcrappie8507]

They called us names!

[@markwillianen6049]

Names

[@johnslade9358]

Best movie ever! Great video. Thanks for the memories Steve. Much love to you

[@simonpoudrette]

"Ben on s'met du foil, ça protège les mains, en veux-tu ?" Quebec version is a classic.

[@burch2488]

Old time hockey all time classic!! ❤👍🇺🇸

[@DigitalMediaCanada]

Thanks Steve! Awesome. Slap Shot is the best hockey movie ever made!

[@matthewstanton8418]

Absolutely fantastic movie

[@billkhan3789]

This was so cool! Quite the trip down memory lane. I need to watch the movie again.

[@jkrs5091]

So I’m watching the video with my parents. They grew up in johnstown. At the end during the movie trailer when Paul Newman comes up the middle woman is my aunt!!!! No one in the family ever knew. All these years. Great movie and great town.

[@claytonkopachynski4563]

Memories of the greatest hockey movie ever ! Glad to hear you are doing better ! Thanks for the trip down memory lane 👍

[@timothymacdonnell9079]

He has a good memory.

[@jamescoleman5317]

This was so so so good. Thanks Mr. Hansen

[@jamesshaw476]

I grew up in Rome. NY which is next to Utica NY and we used to go and see the Mohawk Valley Comets games. There is one scene in the movie where is was shot at the Utica War Memorial Auditorium. Slap Shot really captured what semi-pro hockey was like in the 70"s. It's now the Utica Comets and the place is the Adirondack Bank Center.

[@chrisharrington4398]

I've heard stories about how wild the old Comets games were. Glad the new Comets do pay homage to old Comets. My grandmother went to the filming at The Aud. She was a huge Paul Newman fan. For years, she only ever saw the edited version of the film and would call to tell us it was on tv. The first time she ever saw the unedited version, she frantically called us to tell us to turn it off haha.

[@jamesshaw476]

@@chrisharrington4398 Thank you for sharing

[@TheNyarcangel]

The Comet games were really that off the wall. One time, when the Long Island Ducks came to Clinton to play the Comets, the fans were so mad at Long Island, they literally tipped their bus over

[@King-cy5pf]

So many memories in the War Memorial and the pro shop. Ziggy was a great person and supporter of youth hockey.

[@benmayhew373]

Best movie ever!!! It's been a huge part of my life. So much laughter and so many great lines. It will always be big in my life "like a horse " 🤣😜. Anyone who doesn't love this all time best well...they're " just scrappin ". I think I'll watch it right now as a matter of fact. Best of health #17 🏒🍻🇨🇦✌️

[@joelmeddings481]

Thank you Steve! This was awesome!!

[@danmeyer1156]

Steve, I love it when you and your brothers are playing with the slot car track in the hotel room. Bringing the toys on the road!

[@goober208]

THEY BROUGHT THEIR F ING TOYS!

[@Astrocop17]

@@goober208 they’re to dumb to play with themselves!

[@dirtyknucklegarage4085]

Awesome video! Thank you for the tour and awesome to see you doing well.

[@jessesmith5501]

Real life fun fact , my dad worked security for the filming of the movie ! My mom and me as a baby were part of the crowd during filming ! For years my dad had his pay stub from the movie . Heard Newman was a really nice guy and treated people well !

[@GunnyPhillips]

One of my all-time favorite films. It's authenticity is a treasure in today's world of CGI and extreme hyperbole. My prayers are with you concerning your battle with cancer.

[@vallovesnature8449]

I loved this movie! I have a special place in my heart for Johnstown. My mom is from there. And…..John Daley former general manager of the Chiefs is my uncle.

[@tnyc3265]

This is the way to do a filming location! Thank you Steve!

[@voguedolll]

Great movie. Nice job showing us the inside of making the movie.

[@klaseronen7535]

I remember the first time I saw the movie as a kid in my home country of Finland, it was in the late-1970's or early-1980's. Me, my brother, our dad and our friends gathered around the TV to watch the movie; we laughed out loud with tears in our eyes, it was so much fun! 😂 Our mom did not appreciate all the noise and screaming in our apartment building flat. Those moments will never return again but I am happy to have experienced them. So thanks again for all the wonderful memories of Slapshot, best regards! 🏒🏆🥊💥🇫🇮

[@erickus36]

Great video , thank you for making it! That guy is awesome hopefully the cancer is gone for ever !

[@Eric-lq9zn]

Best Hockey Movie ever!

[@richardpoplis6777]

Stay well... stay well.. loved Slap shot

[@blitztim6416]

The Hansen brothers made me laugh so hard. One of the funniest movies.

[@stevestalock3200]

Great to see a kid from the Iron Range doing well!

[@ryanduray1]

Yeah he's from Virginia, just north of the US Hockey Hall of Fame in Eveleth.

[@larryn1929]

One of my go to sports movies. Outstanding!!!!!!!!!!!! And I've been to Johnstown a few times!

[@brooklyn7189]

Met the guys in the blue seats at Msg back in 1995… they toured the seats in full uniform with the foil on!!.. I screamed old time hockey.. I don’t remember who responded but one screamed Eddie shore!!!… all three guys were great… greatest shift in hockey history!

[@eamonmcdermott4032]

Absolutely brilliant film. Still makes me laugh out loud,

[@michaelschweitzer6718]

I was just thinking about this movie and how it is one my guilty pleasures.

[@vedicardi]

i didnt know he had cancer its awesome he beat it

[@Antman-cy8ch]

God Bless you Steve!

[@booniedogchamorru2205]

I’m on Guam. Thank you for the memories! Still watch the movie every year!

[@timheidel5849]

I have read interviews where Paul Newman talked about how much he loved making this movie.

[@adamgrey3424]

He looks great for his age. His neck and face look very young.