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New York Post
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Slap Shot' actor, hockey player Guido Tenesi dead at 71: ‘You're forever a Chief'
Former professional hockey player Guido Tenesi, who starred in the 1977 sports classic 'Slap Shot,' died at 71 years old. 'We're saddened to learn of the passing of Guido Tenesi, a member of our roster during the 1974 Calder Cup championship, and was known to many more for his role as Billy Charlebois in the classic hockey film 'Slapshot,' the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League posted Thursday. 'Our hearts are with his family, friends, and teammates.' A cause of death was not announced. Advertisement 3 Guido Tenesi played Billy Charlebois in the 1977 sports movie 'Slap Shot.' Guido Tenesi/IMDB Tenesi, a defenseman, was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the fifth round of the NHL Draft in 1973 and played for minor-league affiliate Hershey for two years. He played across several pro hockey leagues over the next seven seasons. Advertisement It was his time on the Johnstown Jets, where he helped lead the team to the North American Hockey League championship in 1974-75, that landed him a role in the Paul Newman comedy. 'I played on the same team as Ned Dowd, Dave Hanson, and the Carlsons. Ned would walk around with a tape recorder, and taking notes on everything that happened on one of our road trips,' Tenesi told the Utica Observer-Dispatch in 2016. 'If someone tripped on the ice, or if a player broke their stick and threw it over the glass, Ned recorded it.' 3 Actors from Slapshot Guido Tenesi and Jean Tetreault attend the Sports Card Expo at the International Centre on November 12, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Getty Images Dowd's sister Nancy was writing a hockey movie and Ned would play Chiefs' opponent Ogie Ogilthorpe. Advertisement 'It was neat, being in a movie,' Tenesi said. 'How they made it, is what was so interesting to me.' Slap Shot tells the tale of a failing minor league hockey team, the Charlestown Chiefs, who are led by player and coach Reggie Dunlop, played by Newman. In 2020, Tenesi recalled his time filming the movie as the 'good old days' and 'a time to remember,' sharing a photo alongside Newman, who died in 2008. Steve Carlson, who played Steve Hanson — the youngest sibling of the beloved fighting trio in the film — mourned Tenesi as a 'good guy gone too soon.' Advertisement 'RIP Guido Tenesi 'Pretty boy' Good guy gone too soon,' Carlson posted. 'On behalf of myself and Vicki We send our heartfelt condolences. He always had HONOR and Class. Prayers for comfort to the entire family and my fellow teammates and co actors who experience yet another loss of the teammate.' Tenesi won the 1975 Lockhart Cup as a champion with the Jets and in 1979 was the IHL's Governor Trophy winner, awarded to the league's top defenseman. 3 Michael Ontkean, Paul Newman and Guido Tenesi in 'Slap Shot.' Guido Tenesi / Facebook The cult classic hockey film served as Tenesi's lone acting credit. After he retired from hockey in 1987, he worked as a swimming pool technician in Toronto. 'He never chased fame. He never needed to. For those who knew, Guido Tenesi was the real deal — an unfiltered, unforgettable part of hockey lore,' Carlson said, adding, 'Whether you remember him for his on-ice grit, his international pride, or his silver-screen cool in Slap Shot, Guido Tenesi stood for something rare: authenticity. He brought truth to the game, truth to the screen, and truth to what it meant to live as a player, not a character. 'Rest easy, #5 — you're forever a Chief.' Advertisement Jeff Carlson, who played Jeff Hanson, also paid tribute on Facebook. 'Very sad to say that we have lost another brother, castmate, friend and great family man as Guido Tenesi has passed away. We send prayers out to his loving wife Leslie and there whole family. Guido was a great hockey player but a even better person. I along with so many others will miss our great friend. R.I.P Guido we will never forget you.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Stingrays Forward Re-Signs With Hershey Bears
The Hershey Bears announced on Tuesday that the club has re-signed former South Carolina Stingrays forward Grant Cruikshank to an American Hockey League contract for the 2025-26 season. The announcement was made by Hershey vice president of hockey operations Bryan Helmer. Advertisement Cruikshank, a left-shot center, started the 2024-25 campaign with the Stingrays. Before being recalled to Hershey on Nov. 19, he led the club with 13 points (6-7-13) in 12 games. The 26-year-old Cruikshank appeared in 31 games for Hershey in 2024-25, putting up seven points (5-2-7). He made his Hershey debut on Nov. 22 at Rochester against the Americans, and scored his first goal as a Bear the next night at Syracuse against the Crunch. Cruikshank notched his first career AHL shorthanded tally on Jan. 7 versus Lehigh Valley and finished with a pair of game-winning goals for the Chocolate and White. The 5-foot-11, 193-pound native of Delafield, Wisconsin has skated in 53 career AHL games with Toronto and Hershey, recording 11 points (6-5-11). He's posted 56 points (27-29-56) in 47 career ECHL games with Newfoundland and South Carolina. Advertisement Before turning pro, Cruikshank finished his NCAA career at St. Cloud State in 2022-23, leading the team in goals with 23, which ranked tied for third in the nation. St. Cloud State players celebrate a goal by Grant Cruikshank during the first period of the game against MSU-Mankato Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center in St. Cloud. © Dave Schwarz/dschwarz@ / USA TODAY NETWORK
Edmonton Journal
30-05-2025
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Great Eight not one and done as Capitals refute Ovechkin retirement rumour
Article content When the Caps were eliminated from the playoffs by the Hurricanes, Ovechkin joked that he would join the Hershey Bears for a minor league playoff run. He committed to playing next year, but not beyond. 'First of all, (I have) to make a roster at 40 years old,' Ovechkin said. 'I'm going to use those couple months (in the offseason) to rest, enjoy my life, then back to work,' Ovechkin said. 'Me and (trainer Pavel Burlachenko are) going do our job to get ready for the season and just do my best. He said he wants to win a second Stanley Cup, or at least make the conference final for only the second time. 'I'm looking forward for next year,' Ovechkin said. 'I'm going to try to do my best to play and my team is going to help me, too. … I just want to come back next year and see the team who's capable of winning the Stanley Cup.' And after that? 'I haven't thought about it yet, but we'll see what's going to happen,' Ovechkin said. 'I'm going to try to do my best to be able to do well next year, and we'll see.' Ovechkin needs 19 points to pass Joe Sakic and enter the Top-10 in points. His latest contract with the Capitals, the only team he's played for, will expire after next season, his 21st in the NHL. He has said he wants to play in Russia before he retires from hockey. No decision has been made on Alex Ovechkin's future following the 2025-26 NHL season. — Capitals PR (@CapitalsPR) May 29, 2025
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Departure from Hershey Bears by Mike Sgarbossa for HC Lugano in the Swiss National League
Image Via Getty In a strategic move aimed at gaining fresh opportunities overseas, veteran forward Mike Sgarbossa is officially departing North American ice to join HC Lugano of the Swiss National League. The team announcement of a two-year contract shows that new paths are opening for the veteran, long respected for his steady offensive output and keen leadership. With much AHL experience and NHL tenure, Sgarbossa now looks forward to testing himself at the European level. Mike Sgarbossa's steady career in North America comes full circle Hockey-wise, Mike Sgarbossa has been in the system for over a decade, carrying out his role as a dependable scorer for his teams. He stayed quickly under the spotlight of NHL stardom while making a loud statement with numbers in the American Hockey League. For the better part of 13 seasons, Sgarbossa piled up 467 points, including 165 goals in 605 AHL games while playing with different teams such as the Lake Erie Monsters, Norfolk Admirals, San Diego Gulls, Springfield Thunderbirds, and Hershey Bears. — FOX43Sports (@FOX43Sports) This past season, the Ontario product gave yet another solid performance of 31 points in 35 games for the Hershey Bears. Another short NHL stint with the Washington Capitals saw him chalking up two points in three games, further cementing his ability to stand tall against the very best when called upon. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Even though Mike Sgarbossa helped the Hershey Bears win the Calder Cup in 2023 and was a two-time AHL All-Star, he did not participate in the 2024 playoff run with the team. During the playoffs, he was kept by the Washington Capitals and did not drop back down to the AHL roster. This situation seems to have played a role in his decision to look overseas for new opportunities, where his mature playmaking talents should immediately make a difference. Sgarbossa's professional career started in 2010 when he signed his contract with the San Jose Sharks after going undrafted. He went on to appear in the NHL with such teams as the Colorado Avalanche and Florida Panthers over the years. In all, he has played 92 games and brought in nine goals and 25 points in the NHL. Also Read: Toronto Maple Leafs face a make-or-break match in Game 6 against the Florida Panthers Mike Sgarbossa's transition to HC Lugano sets the stage for the veteran forward, combining North American experience with European dreams. As he turns his steamboat in the direction of this new venture, Sgarbossa carries a profusion of skills and the very elements that will see his new organization in good standing in the fiercely competitive environment of the Swiss National League. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Capitals' Affiliate & Defending Champion Hershey Bears Eliminated From Calder Cup Playoffs After Second-Round Sweep
The Washington Capitals' Hershey Bears will not go for back-to-back-to-back Calder Cups, as a Game 3 defeat on Wednesday resulted in elimination from the playoffs.
