"This has the elements of a sports masterpiece!" The first trailer for Goon has arrived, featuring plenty of hard-core hockey action for fans worldwide. Fubar director Michael Dowse is behind this inspirational sports comedy about the misfits of semi-pro puck slapping, with a cast that features Seann William Scott, Jay Baruchel, Alison Pill, and an almost unrecognizable Liev Schreiber. Grab some back bacon, slice open a dented tall boy, and dive into this international clip from Canada below.

Goon was picked up for US distribution by Magnolia Pictures genre arm Magnet Releasing. A spring 2012 theatrical release is expected to be announced, as well as a release through Magnet's Ultra VOD program.