Prime Video, in partnership with Box To Box Films and NHL Productions, announced a new project that will provide unparalleled access into the world of the National Hockey League. This docuseries will shine a spotlight on the league’s top teams and characters at various stages of their careers, as they embark on the ultimate goal of winning the Stanley Cup.
This upcoming series will provide interviews with key players, their rivals, and those closest to them – including teammates, coaches, and family members. The series will follow superstar players such as Edmonton Oilers’ captain Connor McDavid, Florida Panthers’ forward Matthew Tkachuk, New York Rangers’ captain Jacob Trouba, Edmonton Oilers’ forward Leon Draisaitl, Boston Bruins’ teammates David Pastrnak and Jeremy Swayman, Vancouver Canucks’ captain Quinn Hughes, Vegas Golden Knights’ forward Jack Eichel, Toronto Maple Leafs’ forward William Nylander, Nashville Predators’ forward Filip Forsberg and Colorado Avalanche’s captain Gabriel Landeskog, among others.
“This generation of NHL superstars are modern day gladiators unlike anything ever seen before, with big personalities and even bigger play makers, and we have the perfect partners to capture that energy for an unparalleled sports docuseries,” said Shaun Alperin, head of content, Prime Video, Canada in a release. “Working with Box To Box Films and NHL Productions we cannot wait to bring to the screen the passion, the intensity, and the sheer excitement of the road to the Stanley Cup final, revealing what fans have only speculated goes on behind the scenes of the world’s fastest team sport.”
“We want to stay true to the world of ice hockey with the series. The sport is as beautiful, skillful and graceful, as it is brutal, pressurized and powerful; and we aim to balance the energetic and fast-paced action leading up to the Stanley Cup Final, with the quiet and raw drama taking place off the ice,” said Paul Martin, Co-founder of Box To Box Films and Executive Producer.
“This is so meaningful for our league. Box To Box has revolutionized modern storytelling for Formula 1, golf and tennis,” said NHL Chief Content Officer & Senior Executive Vice President Steve Mayer. “With the full support of the League, players, coaches and owners, we welcome the opportunity to showcase our stars and the greatest season and postseason in sports – the Stanley Cup Playoffs – to a global audience.”
This marks the fourth original hockey program Amazon has produced with NHL Productions for Prime Video. In 2021, All or Nothing: Toronto Maple Leafs multi-episode docuseries chronicled the iconic team’s 2020-21 season. This season, original hockey documentaries Chosen One: Alexandre Daigle and Saving Sakic premiered on Prime Video.
