Who did the hockey scenes in Youngblood?
Peter Zezel and Steve Thomas, at the time of filming, were professional NHL players. In the film, they played for the Hamilton Mustangs, and in real-life, they played for the Philadelphia Flyers and the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Walker went with some of his friends to the audition because they wanted the free ice time, but he may have skated off with the best part – as one of the hockey doubles for the film's star, Rob Lowe.
The filming of Youngblood took place in the east end of Toronto in the summer of 1984. Ted Reeve Arena was used as the setting for the interior of the Hamilton Mustangs home rink while Scarborough Arena Gardens was used for the setting of the arena's exterior.
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| Heaver | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Goalie for the Hamilton Mustangs |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Portrayed by | Keanu Reeves |
| Appearances | Youngblood |
17-year-old Dean Youngblood (Rob Lowe) joins the Hamilton Mustangs ice hockey team despite protestations from his father, Blane.
Keanu Reeves had hockey experience upon being cast, having been MVP and nicknamed "The Wall" for his goal-tending capabilities at De La Salle's college team in Toronto, Ontario. Patrick Swayze had been trained as a figure skater, but never played hockey, and Rob Lowe had to be taught to ice skate before filming began.
| Dean Youngblood | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Left Wing for the Hamilton Mustangs |
| Nationality | American |
| Portrayed by | Rob Lowe |
| Appearances | Youngblood |
Definition of youngblood
1 : a young inexperienced person especially : one who is newly prominent in a field of endeavor jazz youngbloods. 2 : a young African American male.
17-year-old Dean Youngblood (Rob Lowe) joins the Hamilton Mustangs ice hockey team despite protestations from his father, Blane.
George J. Finn (born February 22, 1963) is a Canadian former actor and former professional ice hockey player. Finn is most famous for playing the role of Carl Racki in the 1986 film Youngblood. Finn also spent four years in the major junior Ontario Hockey League, splitting time between the Belleville Bulls, Sault Ste.
How old is the actor Rob Lowe?
In 2010, when his exit was announced, a source had told E! News that Lowe was departing Brothers & Sisters because he felt he was being underutilized in the ABC family series and had asked to leave the show, adding that the move was amicable.
Chad Lowe is an American actor, director, and producer. He was born Charles Davis Lowe II in Dayton, Ohio, to Barbara Lynn (Hepler), a school teacher, and Charles Davis Lowe, a trial lawyer. He is the younger brother of actor Rob Lowe.
Eric Nesterenko, who played 20 seasons in the NHL, was the film's hockey consultant and also played Dean Youngblood's dad, Blane.
Youngblood, a drama movie starring Rob Lowe, Cynthia Gibb, and Patrick Swayze is available to stream now. Watch it on Spectrum TV or Philo on your Roku device.
The surname Youngblood was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Amsterdam, an ancient 13th century town held by the Lords of Amstel.
The idiomatic expression 'young blood' is believed to be originated from the African-American culture.
YOUNGBLOOD - HOW TO PRONOUNCE IT!? - YouTube
Directed by Frank Borin, the video was filmed in Tokyo and tells the story of an elderly couple in their final moments, given 24 hours to relive their youth (where they are played by Japanese artists "JOHNNY" Daigo Yamash*ta and Misaki Aono) which then dives into the Japanese Rockabilly culture.
Youngblood, a drama movie starring Rob Lowe, Cynthia Gibb, and Patrick Swayze is available to stream now. Watch it on Spectrum TV or Philo on your Roku device.
