Hockey Docs

07/20/2026

Junior Hockey Giants, Local Legends: Belleville by Aaron is still available, and we’re excited to have copies in stock.

Filled with stories, history, and the people who helped shape junior hockey in Belleville, it’s a great read for hockey fans and anyone who loves our community’s rich sports heritage.

📚 Send us a message to reserve your copy today! We’ll be happy to set one aside for you.

07/13/2026

Following a massive 70-point breakout year that shattered records in Tampa Bay, Toronto native Darren Raddysh is officially coming home after a blockbuster trade to the Maple Leafs. Long before establishing himself as a premier elite offensive NHL defenseman, he was anchoring the blue line for that unforgettable 2017 Erie Otters championship squad alongside his brother Taylor. I found this archival shot from my files showing his foundational junior days under Kris Knoblauch. Who remembers watching Darren anchor the power play and control the tempo during that legendary 2017 run to the Memorial Cup Finals?

07/03/2026

From the Vault - A conversation with former Windsor Spitfires' captain arry Young
https://open.substack.com/pub/hockeydocs/p/from-the-vault-captaining-windsors?r=5sfx2r&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

06/26/2026

From a 16-year-old underdog arriving in Belleville to an 11-year NHL veteran—Matt Beleskey sat down with me to look back on his incredible hockey journey.

We talked about stepping into the George Burnett era, the legendary bond shared by that tight-knit Bulls roster (including teammates like P.K. Subban and Eric Tangradi), and the grueling, unforgettable 7-game 2008 OHL Final run in.

He also shared what life is like today on his farm in Barrie and how he is mentoring the next generation of junior players[cite: 1].

Go Behind the Scenes:
Click through to our main hub on Substack to watch the full, unedited video interview
https://open.substack.com/pub/hockeydocs/p/new-episode-matt-beleskey-raw?r=5sfx2r&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

06/24/2026

🏒 Great news! Junior Hockey Giants: Local Legends – Belleville is now available on Amazon!

We also have just 5 copies left available locally. If you’ve been thinking about picking one up, now’s the time! Packed with photos and stories celebrating Belleville’s junior hockey history, it makes a great addition to any hockey fan’s collection.

Message us if you’d like one of the last local copies, or grab yours on Amazon! 📚

https://hockeydocs.com/books/

06/19/2026

What happens when a powerhouse, NHL-prospect-loaded roster completely collapses on the national stage? I sat down with Michael McCarron to break down the agonizing heartbreak of London’s 2014 0-3 run—and the intense locker room secrets behind his 2015 redemption with Oshawa. Inside DJ Smith’s championship mandate:➡️

What happens inside the room when a coach demands nothing less than...

06/09/2026

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06/09/2026

With Father’s Day coming up, we still have a few copies available of Junior Hockey Giants: Local Legends – Belleville 📚

Readers have loved how easy it is to enjoy, with plenty of great photos and local hockey stories throughout.

A thoughtful gift for any hockey fan and a great way to celebrate our local legends.

Send us a message if you’d like a copy!

06/03/2026

We still have a few books available from our recent Book Launch! 📚

If you’d like to purchase one, send us a message and we’ll be happy to set one aside for you.

06/02/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to our Book Launch! 📚✨

Your support, enthusiasm, and love of local authors made it a wonderful evening. We appreciate each and every one of you! ❤️