Mark Howe
Actor
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MovieDocumentaryPelle Lindbergh was one of the rising stars of the NHL after winning the Vezina trophy (best goalie in the NHL) and leading the Philadelphia Flyers to the finals, both in 1985. At 26, he seemingly had his whole life ahead of him. On November 10th, 1985 Pelle crashed his Porsche in Somerdale, NJ and died the following day. Two others survived the accident. "The Swede of Philadelphia" is an in-depth and intense look at the "goalie, the man, the decision." Acclaimed director Charlie Minn(Lionsgate, ID channel and Amazon Prime video) interviews many of Pelle's teammates, team staff and journalists to shape every aspect of a hockey player that paved the way for future European and Swedish goalies to follow their dreams into the NHL.
MovieRelive four decades of triumphs and trials with this look back at one of the most colorful teams on the ice. From their 1967 inception, their 1976 victory over the Soviets and their Stanley Cup Championships to recent games, this retrospective follows the Philadelphia Flyers through all their greatest moments. Tons of action-packed highlights and interesting anecdotes make this a must-see program for fans of the team.