A crisis of masculinity narrative is found to emerge In relation to simmering debates about fighting in hockey as well as the broaderĬrisis of employment and masculinity that characterize the sociopolitical milieu Touted by its authors as “theĬanadian sequel to Slap Shot” and “an homage to enforcers”, Goon is analyzed This paper explores the ongoing construction of hockey in Canada through a textual analysis of the popular comedy, Goon (2012).
