US Premiere
Inspired by the Czechs winning the gold at the 1998 Olympics, 11-year-old Dom suddenly pictures himself becoming a star goalie like his idol Dominik Hašek. The only problem is his parents doubt his abilities and are unwilling to support what they perceive as yet another one of his short-lived interests. Plus he doesn’t know how to skate. In this Bad News Bears style dramedy, a plucky middle schooler recruits a handful of other underestimated small town kids and builds a team on the sly. With a little help, the kids ingeniously figure out how to play hockey, and soon face off a tougher, more experienced team from the next village. After taking a few hits, Dom and friends show themselves and their community what’s possible, learning that nobody is more than a team, and no dream is too big. Age 10+ –Deb Girdwood