There is something about this show that screams The Mighty Ducks, without the ducks. We’re not sure, but what we do know is that we do love a good coming of age story. We love a story that keeps us on our toes.
Netflix is getting into the hockey genre with a few shows and today they released first look photos as production began.
Creator and Executive Producer Nick Naveda said to Tudum.com, “THE STICKS is about a lot of things. Hockey, family, love, loss, class, and coming of all ages. But above all, it’s a story about community and the importance of taking care of one another. Seeing this terrific cast of actors bring their characters to life with such curiosity, empathy and tenderness has been incredibly moving to watch, and I can’t wait for the world to meet the people of South Dorothy.”
Here’s everything we know.
WHAT IT IS ABOUT
After tragedy shatters a small Minnesota hockey town, a grieving wife steps behind the bench of the team her husband built, guiding a found family of wounded young athletes through a season of loss, love, and rivalry that will decide whether South Dorothy has anything left to believe in, and who will lead it into its next
THE CAST
- Scott Bakula as Coach Brody Hansen.
- Logan Marshall-Green as Coach Sully.
- Alex MacIsaac as Emma Boone.
- Bryan Greenberg as Cliff Barnes.
- Chelsea Field as Alice Hansen.
- Patrick Gallagher as Principal Montgomery.
- Alison Araya as Joan Garcia.
- Aman Smardon as Kai Becker.
- Krista Bridges as Frankie Ryder.
- Ben Cotton as Mr. Marchbanks
- Michelle Monaghan as Harper Sullivan
- Emilie Bierre as Riley Sullivan
- Shai Chase as Henry Sullivan
- Josh MacQueen as Rhett Nelson
- Costa D’Angelo as Owen Boone
- Carter Shimp as Austin Ryder
- Ethan Holder as Cooper Cunningham
- Isaac Arellanes as Manny Rodriguez
- Chloe Avakian as Izzy Miller
- Caleb Baumann As Elu
- River Codack as Tyler Walker
- Angus Albinati as Jack McGrath
- Callum Orchison as Derek Marchbanks
BEHIND THE SCENES TALENT
- Creator/Executive Producer: Nick Naveda
- Showrunner/Executive Producer: Bridget Bedard
- Executive Producers: Shawn Levy, Dan Levine and Robert Atwood for 21 Laps
- Executive Producer/Director: Trey Edward Shults (101, 102)
THE FIRST PICTURES
HOW MANY EPISODES WILL THERE BE
Netflix has ordered 8 episodes of the series
WHEN WILL IT PREMIERE
The Sticks will premiere on Netflix in 2027
