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Baldwins’ roof premise and films; Robitaille classes; lockout filming; extras and cutouts;36 deaths

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  • Karen Baldwin reportedly developed the premise around the Civic Arena’s retractable roof.
  • Howard Baldwin’s film company and other hockey films are discussed alongside his financial failure with the Penguins.
  • Robitaille reportedly attended acting classes with Karen Baldwin before joining the Penguins.
  • The lockout prevented filming the intended NHL opener; exhibition and minor-league games were tried before substitute players in jerseys were used.
  • About 2,000 extras and cardboard spectators reportedly filled the arena; the cutouts are considered convincing.
  • The reported body count is 36, after a guess of 30.
  • The Penguins announcers are reported to be the real announcers, using their authentic catchphrases.
  • The other hockey films attributed to Baldwin’s company are Mystery Alaska, Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story, and Odd Man Rush.