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Ryan Reynolds\u2019 Maximum Effort has partnered with Score G Productions, Fennessey Films, Super Channel and OEG Sports & Entertainment to produce the five-part ice hockey docuseries The Great Ones<\/em>.<\/p>\n

The series will explore the journey of the Edmonton Oilers during their dynasty in the 1980s, featuring a cast of NHL legends. It will provide an unprecedented look at the lives and careers of the seven Hall of Famers to come out of the team during that era, capturing their triumphs, challenges and the indelible mark they left on the sport.<\/p>\n

The Great Ones<\/em> will feature unparalleled archive access and new interviews with the legends of the Oilers dynasty.<\/p>\n

Emmy Award winner Austin Andrews is directing The Great Ones<\/em>, which is set to premiere on Super Channel in winter 2027.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs honorary Canadians, hockey is very close to our hearts at Maximum Effort, and The Great Ones<\/em> is a passion project that combines our love of the sport with our desire to produce compelling nonfiction celebrating legendary histories that deserve more time in the spotlight,\u201d said Kevin Hill, head of television at Maximum Effort. \u201cWe’re thrilled to partner with Score G Productions, Super Channel, Fennessey Films and OEG Sports & Entertainment to deliver an epic series for an epic dynasty.\u201d<\/p>\n

Adam Scorgie, CEO and founder of Score G Productions, commented, \u201cThis partnership with Maximum Effort, Super Channel and OEG Sports & Entertainment brings together a world-class, award-winning team with a proven track record in storytelling. As CEO and founder of Score G Productions, I am honored to delve into the legacy of these iconic players as a lifelong Oilers fan. Together, we are excited to share their incredible journey in a compelling way with audiences around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSince the time of this dynasty, fans have only been treated to mere morsels of the legendary stories,\u201d noted Shane Fennessey, founder of Fennessey Films and partner and producer at Score G Productions. \u201cThis five-part series will be the all-encompassing, quintessential chronicle of this team and its seven Hall of Fame players. Having spent my life around many of these remarkable individuals, I can assure viewers that the best stories are yet to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

Don McDonald, president and CEO of Super Channel, said, \u201cWe are excited to collaborate with Maximum Effort and Score G Productions to bring The Great Ones<\/em> to Super Channel. This docuseries explores the Edmonton Oilers\u2019 legacy, from their humble beginnings to their meteoric rise in the 1980s, redefining hockey. Fans will get an exclusive look at the passion, talent and determination that propelled the Oilers to greatness, featuring exclusive interviews, rare footage and in-depth analysis.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tim Shipton, executive VP of OEG Sports & Entertainment, added, \u201cThe Edmonton Oilers logo is synonymous with greatness, and we\u2019re excited to provide unprecedented access to our content archives and some of the best NHL players of all time\u2014who are central to hockey\u2019s most iconic and compelling dynasty stories. We\u2019re thrilled to partner with this group of amazing storytellers and creators to unearth a variety of never-before-seen content and storylines and deliver it to hockey fans here in Oil Country and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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