Goon: Last of the Enforcers

The National Hockey League's lockout creates a vacuum in the sport as fans are left without professional hockey. This period serves as a catalyst for minor-league teams like the Halifax Highlanders to step into the limelight.

Hyrum Cain, the owner of the Halifax Highlanders, seizes the opportunity presented by the NHL lockout to revitalize his struggling franchise. He takes a controversial decision by appointing Doug 'The Thug' Glatt as the team's captain, despite Doug's unorthodox background.

During the Highlanders' opening game, Doug's controversial captaincy backfires when he suffers a brutal assault from Anders Cain, Hyrum's son. This harrowing incident leaves Doug severely injured and struggling with the transition from hockey to a regular job.

With his hockey career abruptly interrupted, Doug adjusts to a mundane life as an insurance salesman. While preparing for the arrival of his child with his pregnant wife, Eva, he feels a deep disconnection from his identity as a hockey player.

Doug is reintroduced to the sport he loves when his old rival, Ross 'The Boss' Rhea, invites him to join an underground hockey league. This new arena offers Doug an exhilarating escape to vent his frustrations and rekindle his passion for the game.

Anders Cain confronts his own problems, resulting in his suspension from play. Hyrum sees this as an opportunity and brings Doug back to challenge his son, intensifying the brewing conflict between Doug and Anders.

As Doug prepares to re-engage with the sport, Eva expresses her concerns about his fighting instincts, urging him to prioritize their upcoming child. Doug grapples with the internal conflict between his protective instincts and his love for the game.

As the Highlanders aim for a playoff spot, Hyrum decides to sign Ross Rhea, sidelining Anders. This decision transforms team dynamics and sets a new tone for their future matches, particularly when they face their rivals.

While the Highlanders experience a stunning underdog victory thanks to Ross, the emotional stakes rise as Eva goes into labor. Amidst the victory celebrations, Doug is torn between his duties as a player and his role as a father.

Holding his newborn child for the first time, Doug realizes the deep connection between his protective nature towards his family and his role as a fighter on the ice. This poignant moment allows Eva to understand his passion for hockey better, providing him with her support.

The tension between Doug and Anders boils over in a highly anticipated rematch. The fierce confrontation reveals not only their animosity but also the personal stakes involved in their battle for dominance on the rink.

During a chaotic fight, Doug culminates the rivalry with a hard-fought victory over Anders. Choosing mercy over vengeance, Doug asserts not only his strength but also a newfound understanding of his capacity for compassion.

In the aftermath of the fight, a vulnerable Anders admits to losing his passion for hockey, prompting a moment of vulnerability between him and his father, Hyrum. This emotional exchange hints at a potential reconciliation between their troubled relationship.

Despite clinching a thrilling last-minute victory for the Highlanders, Doug faces the reality that his hockey career has reached its conclusion. He watches from the sidelines, filled with nostalgia as he reflects on what his hockey journey meant to him.

In a surprise twist during the post-credits, a female reporter covering the ongoing Hockey Story is interrupted by Doug. He humorously commandeers her microphone, signaling that even after his career, he still seeks the spotlight and excitement.