Chicks With Sticks (2005)

Chicks With Sticks Poster

The story takes the battle of the sexes into the hockey arena, as Paula Taymore - who almost once made the Olympic team - finds herself drawn into a challenge match against an irritating local men's squad. Fresh from a painful divorce, and doubting herself, Paula must make a winner out of an explosive, irreverent crew of women hockey players who flock to her town, Red Deer Alberta, to assemble the team.

Introduction
"Chicks With Sticks" is a 2005 Canadian sporting activities comedy-drama movie routed by Kari Skogland and composed by Terry Pritchard. The movie stars Jessalyn Gilsig as Paula, Jason Priestley as Steve, and also Peter Outerbridge as Rob. The movie revolves around the globe of females's ice hockey, highlighting styles of friendship, team effort, as well as the love for the sporting activity.

Story Summary
Paula Taymore (Jessalyn Gilsig) is a previous professional ice hockey player who belonged to the Canadian ladies's national group until she experienced a career-ending injury. Determined to experience the thrill of the game once again, she finds herself instantly coaching the Ranchero Renegades, an all-female ice hockey team in the village of Ranchero.

The Renegades are a team of eccentric as well as varied women who have integrated to create a hockey group in spite of their varying ability degrees and also backgrounds. Among them is Dolly (Margot Kidder), a feisty and also tough older female who has played hockey for several years, and Janis (Lynda Boyd), in addition to various other colorful individualities.

Upon joining the team, Paula quickly discovers that their current trainer, Rob MacAskill (Peter Outerbridge), is refraining from doing his work correctly, usually showing up late to exercise and not offering the team the support as well as assistance they require to improve. Paula takes it upon herself to whip the Renegades right into shape and also come to be extra affordable. As she begins to apply a more regimented strategy to the group's methods as well as video games, Paula ends up being increasingly more purchased the team's success-- helping them complete something they never assumed feasible.

In the process, Paula also fulfills Steve Cooper (Jason Priestley), the field's Zamboni motorist as well as a previous National Hockey League possibility that is dealing with his very own personal problems. Both share a common love for the sport of hockey and also trigger an enchanting partnership that includes in the film's intrigue.

Dispute and Challenges
Conflict arises in the Renegades' journey in the direction of coming to be a stronger and also much more natural team, as lots of participants are immune to Paula's originally stringent coaching style. Nevertheless, as the ladies grow to understand the significance of self-control as well as hard work in accomplishing their objectives, they start to embrace her approaches and take ownership of their roles on the team.

Additionally, the Renegades deal with different battles both on as well as off the ice. Several players are coming to grips with personal concerns, such as Dolly dealing with the possible loss of her family members's ranch and Janis trying to stabilize being a devoted mommy and a competitive athlete. These personal challenges only offer to strengthen the bond between the teammates as they collaborate to sustain one another in their fights as well as press each other to progress hockey players.

As the group continues to enhance, they are faced with the installing stress to win games as well as prove themselves as worthwhile foes in their organization. As the stakes get greater, the team collectively understands that they are capable of not just exceeding their very own expectations however likewise making history in their town.

Resolution
In the movie's climactic scenes, the Renegades defy all odds and also reach the organization national championship. In a nail-biting last match, the Renegades show the true depth of their ability and also the power of their newfound friendship as well as team effort. Inevitably, they climb above the difficulties they have actually faced throughout the movie as well as emerge successful, proving that they are greater than simply "chicks with sticks".

Final thought
"Chicks With Sticks" is a heartwarming and equipping movie that showcases the toughness as well as resilience of ladies on the planet of ice hockey. Via its genuine portrayal of teamwork, relationship, as well as personal growth, the film urges customers to rely on the power of their very own dreams and the unstoppable pressure that can be produced when a group of enthusiastic individuals collaborated in quest of a typical objective.

Top Cast

  • Pascale Hutton (small)
    Pascale Hutton
    Charlene Manski
  • Margot Kidder (small)
    Margot Kidder
    Edith Taymore
  • Jason Priestley (small)
    Jason Priestley
    Steve Cooper
  • Jessalyn Gilsig (small)
    Jessalyn Gilsig
    Paula Taymore
  • Peter Outerbridge (small)
    Peter Outerbridge
    Curt Bonner
  • Juliette Marquis (small)
    Juliette Marquis
    Felicity Carelli
  • Michie Mee
    Heather Desmond
  • Tanya Allen (small)
    Tanya Allen
    Kate Willings
  • Beverley Mahood
    Singer at dance
  • Andrew Chalmers
    Stewart Taymore
  • Kevin Kruchkywich (small)
    Kevin Kruchkywich