#FIRSTLOOK: “YOUNGBLOOD” SPECIAL SCREENING AT HOCKEY HALL OF FAME

Cast and Creatives of the upcoming hockey film YOUNGBLOOD attended a community event and special advance screening in Toronto ahead of its theatrical release on Friday, March 6, 2026.

Youth hockey players from the Seaside Minor Hockey Association joined Toronto natives Hubert Davis and Ashton James for a morning of conversation and an exclusive meet and greet with NHL legend Wendel Clark.

Directed by Canadian director Hubert Davis, YOUNGBLOOD delivers a thoughtful, contemporary take on the iconic hockey story, exploring themes of ambition, identity, masculinity, and race within the sport. YOUNGBLOOD is in theatres March 6, 2026.

About Telefilm Canada
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About Photon Films
Photon Films is an independent, Toronto-based entertainment company specializing in the development, financing, production and distribution of feature films for the domestic and international marketplace. Launched in 2010 as Pacific Northwest Pictures, Photon Films’ strategic objective is to find innovative projects from Canada and around the globe, and to work with filmmakers, distributors and sales agents locally and internationally to maximize commercial success while maintaining creative integrity. Heading Photon Films is CEO Zanne Devine and President Mark Slone. Rounding out the team is Sardé Hardie, Vice President Acquisitions & Sales, Steve St. Amant, Director of Marketing and Publicity, Tanya Mason, Director of Theatrical and Digital Sales and Ethan Hibionada, Marketing and Administrative Coordinator.

About Seaside Minor Hockey Association
As a registered non-profit organization, Seaside seeks to provide opportunities for youth in GTA to receive quality instruction, professional coaching, and gain life skills in a leading-edge hockey-based mentorship program.
The program offers minority youth a space to develop, be challenged and to support their growth into confident individuals. Hockey is embedded in Canadian culture and Seaside Hockey is committed to making hockey available for youths that have an interest in the game.