It’s Stanley Cup playoff time, which is my favorite time of the year, and things are starting to get exciting. Tensions are rising on the ice, and that can lead to some pretty brutal acts in the name of Eternal Canadian Glory. If you aren’t familiar with this incredible sport of ice, steel, and missing teeth, you are probably aware of its cinematic ambassador: Slap Shot. The Paul Newman classic is famous for its zany and stereotypical portrayal of hockey players. The antics those fictional characters get into though are nothing compared to the lives of these very real players listed below. Enjoy, and don’t forget to keep your head up!