Harmonious Hockey Songs
I love music and I love hockey. Anytime that the two can be combined in an artistic or humorous way, then I am interested to hear it. Researching these songs, I have found, is not too convenient or time-efficient for those interested, as am I. That is why I intend to focus this lens on songs about hockey and dedicate it to become the most comprehensive collection about the subject. If there's a song and it's about hockey, then you will see it on here. If you don't see it on here, then you can message me about it or add the song to the list yourself. Either way, eventually, all songs about hockey are destined to end up here.
The Zambonis
Claiming to be influenced by The Beatles and Wayne Gretzky, The Zambonis are the undisputed #1 band when it comes to singing songs about hockey. That's because they don't sing about anything else. It's %100 hockey all the time. Formed in 1991,the Bridgeport, Conn. band has garnered a cult following, with songs such as Lost My Teeth and Breakaway and performing live across North America in their ever-present, assorted hockey jerseys, accompanied by a large , monkey suit-wearing mascot, in tribute to another song of their's, Hockey Monkey. Consisting of a group of accomplished musicians and recreational hockey players, the group infuses their songs with a diverse range of musical styles and humourous lyrics. You need only browse some of the song titles to get an idea of what these musical hockey nuts have to offer.
The band's members/instruments/positions are:
Dave Schneider(guitar,singer, defenseman) Jon Aley (guitar, bass, winger), Steve Tanski (guitar, bass, forward), Mat Orefice (drums, enforcer) Tarquin Katis (hardcore vocalist, center), Peter Katis (Producer, chippy but solid defensemen)and Matt Gonzales (Hockey Monkey)
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The Zambonis pen a 60's garage hockey classic "Concussion" 0 points
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The Zambonis at Harborfest 0 points
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Helmet 0 points
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Davey Hatrick 0 points
The Zambonis Spotlight
Greatest Hits- Hockey Monkey
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The Hanson Brothers
Formed as a side project by the members of the group, Nomeansno, The Hanson Brothers are another hockey-lovin' musical band who devote a great deal of their time to songs about hockey. Not to be confused with the the teen-pop group Hanson, this band's name was inspired by the bespectacled, stinkin-root-beer-hatin', toy- car-playin', goon-line-skatin' Hanson brothers characters in the movie "Slap Shot". The band members even have each adopted Hanson as their last name and sport glasses similar to the movie characters.
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HANSON BROTHERS LIVE 0 points
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Hanson Brothers - 05 - Danielle 0 points
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The Hanson Brothers - The Hockey Song 0 points
The Hanson Brothers Spotlight
Sudden Death
Sudden Death
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The Zambonis vs. The Hanson Brothers
Battle of the Bands
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100% Hockey...and Other Stuff
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And the Hockey Song
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Hit Somebody (The Hockey Song)
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And the Hockey Mom Tribute
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The Hockey Song
aka The Good Old Hockey Game
Originally written and sung by Canada's Stompin' Tom Connors, the much loved Hockey Song has become a staple in all arenas, far and wide. In fact, the affection for the song has been demonstrated by way of several cover versions over the years by various acts. Now, I will always love Stompin' Tom's version but it is always great to see someone else's take on the classic song. Here, along with the original, is one such version. Old school vs. new. Who you got?
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THE HOCKEY SONG 1 point
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The Hanson Brothers - The Hockey Song 0 points
The Hockey Song Face-Off
Which version is better?
The Hockey Theme
aka the Hockey Night In Canada Theme
It was written by Dolores Claman in 1968, who was contracted by McLaren Advertising when they were commissioned by the CBC to create a new promotional tune for HNIC. Born in Vancouver, B.C., Claman trained at the prestigious Juilliard School of Music in New York on a graduate scholarship. She went on to have a prolific career as a composer for advertising, television, film and theatre.
Originally intended as a powerful musical statement to advertise its program, HNIC soon made "The Hockey Theme" its opening theme and it had been a mainstay ever since.
HNIC Theme Poll
After 40 years, a new licensing agreement was unable to be reached between the CBC and the composer of "The Hockey Theme", Dolores Claman. It was decided that the CBC would drop the song and hold a nation wide contest open to anyone who wanted to compose an original hockey anthem for Hockey Night In Canada. The grand prize would be $100,000. The rights to the former theme were eventually bought by rival TV station CTV for reportedly 2.5 to 3 million dollars, to be used in perpetuity for TSN hockey broadcasts and the 2010 CTV broadcast hockey games of the Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
NPR Story
Report on the CBC hockey theme contoversy
NPR Story (Hockey Theme)
WIN $100,000
(Canada's Hockey Anthem Challenge is August 31, 2008)
Contest Coverage
National news story
Hockey Anthem News
Hockey Theme Contest
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Hockey Anthem Submissions
CBC contest entries
These are some of the contest entries so far for the hockey anthem challenge. The winner of the grand prize wins $100,000. Please add your own if you have one and it is not already on here. You can hear more songs at CBC-Anthem-Challenge Gallery plus create your own t-shirt for the contest.
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NEW Hockey Night In Canada ANTHEM! 0 points
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New Hockey Night In Canada Anthem with vocals 0 points
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Hockey Scores 0 points
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The Ones Who Want It The Most (Hockey Night In Canada Theme) 0 points
Hockey Anthem Blogosphere
Hockey Theme Contest
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- James Taylor will be singing the National Anthem. Unfortunately, Carole King won't be doing ?Oh Canada.? - Expect at least ONE interview and ONE highlight package of Bobby Orr. Because he sells hockey better in the U.S. than Pelle ...
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- I remember the roar and how my insides shook during the playing of the Anthem and at other exciting moments during the game. It is a memory that I will always cherish but now I also have optimism for great Hawk hockey to come. ...
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Video Game Music
Virtual hockey
Along with the sights of the video games, came the sounds. To this day, some of the electronic music for these hockey games bring back great memories. The music I am talking about is the type that was heard while you were setting up the parameters of the game, like pre-game music. Other types were, intermission music, end of game music and goal music.
Have a look through these and see if the sounds bring back back any fond memories.
TV Hockey Program Themes
ESPN, HNIC, VS., NHLNBC, FSN
A good opening theme is essential to many TV shows and that is no different to the various networks that have broadcast NHL games over the years. The intro is key to grabbing the viewers attention and must be a compelling piece of music, one that gives the impression that it is announcing a very special event about to take place. It is this musical composition that brands the product you are about to see. It is an opportunity to make a first impression that you won't forget, associating the theme with the game. Some become more memorable than others.
Which theme in this list is the most impressive? Vote your favourite to the top.
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What will happen to our Hockey Night in Canada theme song? 1 point
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NHL on ESPN Theme 0 points
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NHL on NBC Theme 0 points
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NHL On Versus Theme Song 0 points
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NHL on FSN theme 0 points
Lady of Spain
Classic clip from Slap Shot
Why Does Reggie Dunlop Hate "Lady of Spain"?
State your reason
Is this just a made-up incident in the movie or do hockey players really hate the song? What is the history behind the scene? Let's hear your opinions.
Lockout Songs
In 2004-05, NHL owners were growing concerned that players' salaries were escalating beyond control and had been for a while. Unable to keep their spending habits in check and undermining their colleagues, the owners all agreed to lock out the players until they accepted a salary cap. The players stood their ground and as a result, the entire season was canceled.
Rabid hockey fans who needed their fix of NHL action, grew restless. Surely there was a way to resolve the situation, they thought. Both sides were accused of greed and both were committed to staying the cause and fighting for what they believed was right.
One way to protest the lockout peacefully and get your message across was through songs and that is exactly what these bands did.
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Do it for the Game by Relics Jetboat 0 points
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The Zambonis "Just Play" 0 points
The Hall of Songs
Hockey Song Hall of Fame
Which is the Stanley Cup champion of hockey songs? Vote your favourite of all time all the way to the top of the song playoffs. If there is one you don't see on this list, you are welcome to add it and certainly vote for it.
To hear a song, click on its title.
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Hit Somebody
by Warren Zevon (co-written by Mitch Albom)1 point
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Hockey Monkey
by The Zambonis1 point
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The State of Hockey
by ?1 point
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Blades Of Steel
by Moneyshot1 point
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The Hockey Song (aka The Good Old Hockey Game)
by The Hanson Brothers (Stompin' Tom cover)0 points
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It's Called, The Todd Bertuzzi
by Heavy Eric Holmquist0 points
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Me Like Hockey!
by Arrogant Worms0 points
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The Hockey Song
by Jughead (not the same as Stompin' Tom's song)0 points
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I Wanna Drive The Zamboni
by Gear Daddies0 points
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The Hockey Theme (Hockey Night in Canada)
by Dolores Claman0 points
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Helmet Head
by Great Big Sea0 points
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The Ottawa Song
by WGR 550 AM0 points
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Do it for the Game
by Relics Jetboat (2004 NHL lockout protest)0 points
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50 Mission Cap ( Bill Barilko )
The Tragically Hip0 points
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Gordie Howe (Is The Greatest Of Them All)
by Bob Davies0 points
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I Make The Dough, You Get The Glory
by Kathleen Edwards0 points
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Wayne Gretzky Song
by Goldfinger0 points
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Gordie and My Old Man
by Grievous Angels0 points
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The Ballad Of Wendel Clark
by Rheostatics0 points
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The Lonely End Of The Rink
by The Tragically Hip0 points
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Shoot Out The Lights
by CBC0 points
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Ice Warriors -
by OnlyBeat0 points
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(I Feel Like) Gerry Cheevers (Stitch Marks on My Heart)
by Chixdiggit0 points
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Dale Hawerchuck
by Les Dales Hawerchuk0 points
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To Bleed Black and Gold (Boston Bruins Theme Song)
by The Zambonis0 points
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Greatest Season
by The Zambonis0 points
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Frozen Puck to the Head
by Captain Tractor0 points
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Wayne Gretzky Rocks
by Pursuit of Happiness (often mistakenly credited more...0 points
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Big League
by Tom Cochrane and Red Ryder0 points
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Clear the Track, Here Comes Shack!
by Douglas Rankine and The Secrets0 points
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- azac azac Sep 30, 2008 @ 2:31 pm
- R.I.P. Reggie Dunlop. After hearing about the sad news that Paul Newman had lost his battle with lung cancer, I couldn't help but think of the Lady of Spain clip from his movie Slap Shot, that I have posted on this lens.
I hope they don't play Lady of Spain on harps in heaven. We'll miss you Paul.
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- weissie20 weissie20 Sep 9, 2008 @ 10:57 pm
- Great lens! I love the section about all the old hockey video games... turns out I had most of them! If you get a chance, check out my blog about hockey drills & skills - you might like it!
New Did you know? Random Facts
New Table of Contents
- The Zambonis
- The Zambonis Spotlight
- The Zambonies MP3
- The Hanson Brothers
- The Hanson Brothers Spotlight
- Hanson Brothers MP3
- Face-Off!
- Battle of the Bands
- Great Stuff on Amazon
- The Hockey Song
- The Hockey Song Face-Off
- The Hockey Theme
- HNIC Theme Poll
- Why? (answer to HNIC Theme poll)
- NPR Story
- WIN $100,000
- Canada's Hockey Anthem Challenge
- Contest Coverage
- Hockey Anthem News
- Hockey Anthem Submissions
- Hockey Anthem Blogosphere
- Video Game Music
- TV Hockey Program Themes
- Lady of Spain
- Why Does Reggie Dunlop Hate "Lady of Spain"?
- Lockout Songs
- The Hall of Songs
- Amazon Search
- 2008-09 NHL Season
- Hockey Fan Forum
- New Did you know? Random Facts
- New Amazon MP3
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