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2008 Hockey DVD Previews

Here's a look at some of the hockey DVDs that will be released in the next couple of months:



NHL: Edmonton Oilers 10 Greatest Games
Release Date: November 4th, 2008 - Pre-Order Now!

"The Edmonton Oilers built a rich tradition of winning that ranks among the most successful franchises in hockey history. The Oilers had one of the most dominant reigns in sports, culminating with five Stanley Cup championships in a magical seven-year period. With a popularity and unmistakable identity that transcended the sport, Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier and a vast constellation of Edmonton Oilers stars ruled the ice for a decade, spooling together a long line of memorable moments and classic games.

10 Featured Games:

June 14th, 2006 Edmonton 4 Carolina 3 (Overtime-gm5 Pisani shorthanded)
April 29, 1997 Edmonton 4 Dallas 3 (Overtime-gm7 - Marchant)
April 16, 1991 Edmonton 5 Calgary 4 (Overtime-gm7)
May 15, 1990 Edmonton 3 Boston 2 (Overtime-Game 1 Final )
April 21, 1988 Edmonton 5 Calgary 4 (Overtime-game 2 Gretzky shorthanded overtime goal)
May 31, 1987 Edmonton 3 Philadelphia 1 (win Stanley Cup-gm7)
May 30, 1985 Edmonton 8 Philadelphia 3 (win Stanley Cup-gm5)
May 19, 1984 Edmonton 5 NY Islanders 2 (win Stanley Cup-gm5)
May 10, 1984 Edmonton 1 NY Islanders 0 (Gm1 Final)
December 30, 1981 Edmonton vs Philadelphia (Gretzky 50 in 39)




NHL Stanley Cup Champions 2007-2008: Detroit Red Wings
Release Date: October 7th, 2008 Pre-Order Now!

After a regular season filled with injuries, fatigue, and playoff positioning and a postseason chock-full of drama, there can only be one team left standing! You can see the heroism on full display during the NHL® playoffs and celebrate the champion's season by watching this Warner Home Video® NHL® 2007-2008 Stanley Cup® champions DVD. The DVD features highlights, exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes action.



MVP: The Secret Lives of Hockey Wives

Release Date: July 15th, 2008

The CBC television series comes to DVD!

The star player dies of an overdose. His pampered wife ends up on the street. Their daughter sleeps with the hot new rookie. ...And the season hasn't even started yet!

Welcome to the sexy, scandalous, fabulous world of MVP. Hockey players living the life...instant wealth, excess and tabloid celebrity...their girlfriends and Hockey wives all joining in the crazy ride.

Temptation! Romance! Scandal! Welcome to MVP on DVD

- 3 disc set, 10 Episodes, over 1 Hour of special features not seen on TV
- 16:9 widescreen, 5.1 surround audio, closed captioned, described video



NHL: Sidney Crosby - On the Ice and Beyond
Release Date: October 7th, 2008 - Pre-Order Now!

Sidney Crosby is the face of the NHL®. All before the age of 20, Crosby's accomplishments in just two years are staggering. But as successful as he is on the ice, Sidney is even more humble outside the rink. Follow Sidney behind the scenes and get an up-close look at the life of an NHL® Superstar from training camp through the playoffs!




NHL: All Access 2008
Release Date: March 25th, 2008

NHL: All Access 2008 features footage of what goes on in the lives of some of the best hockey players alive before they take to the ice. The program features a number of the game's rising stars including Henrik Zetterberg, Alexander Ovechkin, and Vincent Lecavalier, as well as champions Doug Weight and Chris Pronger.




NHL: Just Like Me - Profile of NHL Legends and the New Crop of NHL Stars
Release Date: January 22nd, 2008

NHL: Just Like Me - Profile of NHL Legends and the New Crop of NHL Stars documents the careers of many legendary hockey players as well as many of the younger players just beginning to leave their mark on the sport.

DVD Menu includes features on Alexander Ovechkin, Ryan Getzlaf, Eric Staal, Dion Phaneuf, Ryan Miller, Mike Richter, Steve Yzerman and Scott Stevens.




Alex Kovalev: My Hockey Tips and Training Methods
Release Date: April 1st, 2008

Alex Kovalev: My Training Methods features the respected hockey pro explaining the various exercises he puts himself through in order to build the kind of body needed to play the physically demanding sport. He also offers a number of practice drills designed to build specific skills.

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