The Hanson brothers were based on the real-life Carlson brothers, and as Jacob Shelton wrote for Groovy History, “With their coke bottle glasses, toy car sets, and knuckle dragging brand of on-ice enforcement, this trio of gangly goons are the heart and soul of Slap Shot.” As Shelton goes on to write, “Much of the fun of Slap Shot is watching the Hanson brothers wreck shop on the opposing teams through a creative means of beating in their skulls.”

I had no idea that the Hanson's were based on real people, that is actually fascinating. Glad I introduced you to this film. Now I learned something new as always from reading your work.