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'Slap Shot' 40th anniversary reunion weekend really captured the spirit of the thing

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. -- The 40th anniversary of "Slap Shot" did not disappoint.

Steve Carlson, Jeff Carlson and Dave Hanson, better known as the Hanson brothers, captured the spirit of the thing. Along with original cast members Yvon Barrette (Denis Lemieux), Allan F. Nicholls (Johnny Upton), Jerry Houser (Dave "Killer" Carlson) and Guido Tenesi (Billy Charlesbois) brought old-time hockey back to the War Memorial.

The day started with breakfast at the hotel, but it turned into an autograph session with the hockey players and actors.

Barrette signs his autograph with one of his classic lines from the movie: "Trade me right f------ now.