Liev Schreiber in Goon. Enlarge this image In pictures Hockey-film all stars Gare Joyce Globe and Mail Update Published Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 6:05PM EST Last updated Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012 2:43PM EST 0 comments Print Decrease text size Increase text size The national sport on film: selected cinematic tributes 1 of 5 Slap Shot Net Worth Face Off Goon The Rocket Reg Dunlop in Slap Shot (1977) Paul Newman channels John Brophy, a legendary minor-league hard-ass. Jack Adams in Net Worth (1995) Al Waxman captures the old-time NHL’s cruelty to and abuses of its greatest players. Billy Duke in Face-off (1971) There by the grace of God and a sublime Art Hindle goes a player almost indistinguishable from former Maple Leaf Jim McKenny back in the day. Xavier Laflamme in Goon (2011) Marc-André Grondin’s hard-living, friends-in-low-places busted prospect bears an almost uncanny physical resemblance to José Théodore. Jean Beliveau in The Rocket (2005) Vincent Lecavalier wears No. 4 for his hometown team. Only in the movies. 1 2 3 4 5