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''Ice Kings'' is an award winning documentary film by Craig E. Shapiro.〔(Imdb )〕 The film chronicles Mount Saint Charles Academy hockey team's historic streak of 26 consecutive state titles. ==Synopsis== ''Ice Kings''〔(Official Ice Kings website )〕 is a 2006 documentary film that was produced, written and directed by Craig E. Shapiro. The film captures the story of Rhode Island’s Mount Saint Charles Academy high school hockey team and their historic streak of 26 consecutive state titles. The film tells the incredible stories of the young men who kept the streak alive and recaps the tale of the unlikely public school that knocked the perennial kings from their throne.〔(Star Tribune Review )〕 Ice Kings begins by highlighting the rich hockey history of the state of Rhode Island. Colorful stories of the Providence Reds are told by local residents and legends alike. While Rhode Island may be known by tourists for its beaches and resort towns, the film focuses on the heart of Rhode Island, which is found in the working class cities like Woonsocket. As stated by Mark Patinkin of the Providence Journal, "You sometimes need a window to see into this state, and Ice Kings captures Rhode Island through hockey, as important here as football is in Texas."〔(Patinkin Review )〕 The film then turns its attention to the man behind the legacy, former Mount Saint Charles Academy rink manager turned coach, Bill Belisle. At that time Mount, a perennial contender for the state title had lost its luster, but with Belisle's tough grit and hard nosed approach their legacy began. "It was said he knew how to fix the Zamboni, the soda machines, and the team."〔 Tales from former players and parents put a face on the historic streak and help explain how one man could will generation after generation to win. Narrated by CBS Sports' Bill Macatee, Ice Kings is an inspiring look at dedication, sacrifice, and one school’s remarkable willingness to win. Mark Patinkin〔About Mark Patinkin〕 of the Providence Journal states, “High school hockey is a metaphor for the state, and the film gets you thinking about our mill-town heritage, and how the quest for pride and identity plays out here each season on the ice.” 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Ice Kings」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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