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A: RoadHogs is a documentary movie that follows the Rockford IceHogs, a Double-A minor league hockey team from
Rockford, Illinois as they travel to road games.
A: It is...and it isn't. And that's the point of the movie. When fans of minor-league hockey see how teams have to travel
on road trips, they might be surprised. Riding a bus for 10 hours straight isn't very interesting, but how players pass the
time can be. Plus, with the use of a wireless microphone, you'll get to hear all the interesting and entertaining things
coaches, players and even the referee's say during a game.
A: While the finished movie is a feature-film length of two hours and 24 minutes, there are no plans for a theatrical release
at this time. The movie will be distributed initially on DVD through the RoadHogs website only. However, there are
negotiations underway for distribution in retail outlets in the U.S. and Canada.
A: Because RoadHogs is a documentary there are no true "actors" in the film. The story of life on the road for a minor
league hockey team is told by several players through stories and personal insights. A narration is also used to explain
details and facts that are relevant to the film.
A: In order to tell the whole story, the producer and crew of the film had total access to the team 24 hours a day. They
traveled with the team on the bus, ate along side the players at team meals, and slept in the same hotel as the team. A
wireless microphone was used during the taping of games to capture the sounds and emotions from the locker room,
bench and the ice. Steve Martinson, the head coach of the Rockford IceHogs, wore the microphone for a few games, as
did forward Jason Ralph. John Searle, a referee from the United Hockey League also wore the microphone during a game.
A: Yes and no. While the NHL produced a project called "All-Access" during the 2001 season that featured behind the
scenes images and sounds of the game, the production was more of a highlight DVD. RoadHogs is the first production of
its kind to go into the minor-league ranks and tell more of a story about life away from home. Another area where the two
productions differ is in the colorful language being spoken during games.
A: Yes, and that's by design. A documentary movie is, by its very definition, meant to capture the realism of the subject.
And I'm afraid cussing and swearing are very much a part of professional hockey. However, because there will be younger
hockey fans who would like to watch RoadHogs: The Other Half of the Season there is an edited version of the sound track
available on the DVD. Viewers will have to choose on the top menu whether they want to watch the PG rated version or the
R rated version.
A: RoadHogs: The Other Side of the Season would be enjoyed by all fans of hockey, from the NHL...to Juniors...and every
league in between. In fact, several college hockey coaches have pre-ordered copies of the film because they want to show
their players who are moving on to a professional career in hockey after school what it's really like.
A: You can either send an email to: info@roadhogsthemovie.com and you will be put on a mailing list. An email will be
sent to people on the list when the movie has been released. Or, pre-purchase a copy today of RoadHogs and your DVD
will be automatically sent to you.