The Sticks. (L to R) Callum Orchison as Derek Marchbanks, Costa D’Angelo as Owen Boone, Michelle Monaghan as Harper Sullivan, Shai Chase as Henry Sullivan, Émilie Bierre as Riley Sullivan, Ethan Holder as Cooper Cunningham, and Carter Shimp as Austin Ryder on the set of The Sticks. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix 2026 ©
We have our first look behind the scenes of Netflix’s upcoming ice hockey drama series The Sticks, which will premiere sometime in 2027. With filming currently underway, Netflix has rounded out the full cast for the series. Here’s everything we know so far about The Sticks on Netflix.
The Sticks is an upcoming Netflix Original drama series produced by 21 Laps Entertainment, with Bridger Bedard as showrunner and executive producer, and Nick Naveda as creator and executive producer. Shawn Levy, Dan Levine, and Robert Atwood also serve as executive producers for 21 Laps.
Nick Naveda shared the following about the series with Netflix:
“THE STICKS is about a lot of things. Hockey, family, love, loss, class, and coming of all ages. But above all, it’s a story about community and the importance of taking care of one another. Seeing this terrific cast of actors bring their characters to life with such curiosity, empathy and tenderness has been incredibly moving to watch, and I can’t wait for the world to meet the people of South Dorothy.”
Picture: The Sticks co-showrunners Bridget Bedard (left) and Nick Naveda
What is the plot of The Sticks?
Netflix has released a logline for The Sticks:
“After tragedy shatters a small Minnesota hockey town, a grieving wife steps behind the bench of the team her husband built, guiding a found family of wounded young athletes through a season of loss, love, and rivalry that will decide whether South Dorothy has anything left to believe in, and who will lead it into its next chapter”
Who are the cast members of The Sticks?
The full cast for The Sticks has been unveiled, starting with the series leads:
- Michelle Monaghan (The Family Plan) as Harper Sullivan
- Emilie Bierre (Teacup) as Riley Sullivan
- Shai Chase (The Alchemy of Being Okay) as Henry Sullivan
Picture (L to R): Michelle Monaghan, Emilie Bierre, and Shai Chase
- Josh MacQueen (Black Snow) as Rhett Nelson
- Costa D’Angelo (Thrash) as Owen Boone
- Carter Shimp (Best Medicine) as Austin Ryder
- Ethan Holder (A Larger Life) as Cooper Cunningham
- Isaac Arellanes (My Life with the Walter Boys) as Manny Rodriguez
- Chloe Avakian (This Is Not a Test) as Izzy Miller
- Caleb Baumann (Doom Patrol) as Elu
- River Codack (Happy Face) as Tyler Walker
- Angus Albinati (Demiurge) as Jack McGrath
- Callum Orchison (The Best is Yet to Come) as Derek Marchbanks
Netflix has also announced more cast members for the series, with regulars:
- Scott Bakula (American Beauty) as Coach Brody Hansen
- Logan Marshall-Green (The Odyssey) as Coach Sully
- Alex MacIsaac (When Calls the Heart) as Emma Boone
Picture (L to R): Scott Bakula, Logan Marshall-Green and Alex MacIsaac
and more recurring cast members:
- Bryan Greenberg (Suits LA) as Cliff Barnes
- Chelsea Field (NCIS: New Orleans) as Alice Hansen
- Patrick Gallagher (Night at the Museum) as Principal Montgomery
- Alison Araya (Peacemaker) as Joan Garcia.
- Aman Smardon (Allegiance) as Kai Becker.
- Krista Bridges (Narc) as Frankie Ryder.
- Ben Cotton (The Night Agent) as Mr. Marchbanks
What is the production status of The Sticks?
Production is officially underway on The Sticks. It’s unclear when filming officially got underway, but we have our first look at the series with some behind-the-scenes images released by Netflix.
The Sticks. (L to R) Josh Macqueen as Rhett Nelson, Costa D’Angelo as Owen Boone, Carter Shimp as Austin Ryder and Ethan Holder as Cooper Cunningham on the set of The Sticks. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix 2026 ©
The Sticks. (L to R) Émilie Bierre as Riley Sullivan, Costa D’Angelo as Owen Boone and Ethan Holder as Cooper Cunningham on the set of The Sticks. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix 2026 ©
What is the episode count?
Netflix has confirmed that there will be a total of eight episodes.
Runtimes have yet to be revealed.
When is the Netflix release date for The Sticks?
Netflix has confirmed that The Sticks will be released sometime in 2027. An exact release date or month window has yet to be revealed.
We’ll learn more early next year when Netflix releases its 2027 release slate.
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