Naman Shrestha
In Lifetime’s ‘The Hockey Mom’s Revenge,’ the themes of jealousy and overbearing parents are tackled through the perspective of Diane, a former Olympic hockey player who develops an unhealthy obsession with seeing her son, Alex, reach greater heights in the sport, even if it is at the expense of fair play and other players’ safety. When Alex begins getting overshadowed by another up-and-coming star named Ethan, Diane is filled with jealousy and rage towards him and his mother, Rachel. Resorting to extreme measures, the jealous mother manipulates and sabotages others just for her son to succeed. Helmed by Travis Milloy, the mystery thriller movie is set around the hockey field, which serves as an egoistic battleground for Diane as her son competes with other players.
Where Was The Hockey Mom’s Revenge Filmed?
‘The Hockey Mom’s Revenge’ was shot in its entirety in Minnesota, particularly in Duluth. According to reports, principal photography for the Lifetime production commenced in June 2025 and went on for about 12 shooting days before wrapping up within the same month. Kate Dailey described the shooting process as one of the highlights of the year. “Had a total blast in Duluth this summer with the many talented folks on this one. Especially Molly Ryman, Andrew Erskine Wheeler and Mark Justice to name just a few- you guys are going to love their performances- I sure did on set! Plus shooting in MN is always a treat- it will always be home to me. Even if it was 38 degrees one morning- in June,” she added.
Duluth, Minnesota
The shooting of ‘The Hockey Mom’s Revenge’ was conducted in Duluth in St. Louis County, Minnesota. A few scenes were particularly filmed at Stewart’s Bikes, Sports & Trophies, a sporting goods store at 102 South 29th Avenue West. In addition, the cast and crew visited other spots in the city for the purpose of filming. The ice hockey sequence was taped at an actual ice hockey rink in town. The members holed up at the venue and created fun memories while lensing pivotal shots for the movie.
Nestled on Lake Superior, the port city has emerged as a prominent filming destination due to its diverse natural and architectural beauty. From rocky shorelines, majestic cliffs and serene water bodies to historic structures, contemporary spaces and quaint neighborhoods, it has something for every kind of setting. Besides these, Duluth also offers lucrative tax incentives and permits that are easily obtainable for shooting purposes, making it a favored site for filmmakers. Therefore, the production team settled on the metropolis as a location to create the visual aesthetic of the Lifetime thriller.
The Hockey Mom’s Revenge Cast Details
The cast of ‘The Hockey Mom’s Revenge’ is led by the impressive performances of Kate Dailey and Molly Ryman. Having studied at the Moscow Art Theater in Russia and the Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin, Ireland, Kate has also served as a producer and writer for ‘Love, Carol’ and a makeup artist for ‘Smokeshop & The Queen of Doomdom,’ ‘Heroes Never Die,’ and ‘Bryn Gets a Life.’ Similarly, Molly also studied at a couple of institutions, including The Stella Adler Studio of Acting and the T Schreiber Studio.
Kate Dailey as Diane O’Conner
In the Lifetime thriller, Kate Dailey portrays Diane O’Conner, the jealous mother who is ready to stoop down to any level to see her son come out on top. Widely known for her roles as Kaitlynn Harris in ‘Applewood,’ Leah in ‘Heavy Delta,’ Madison Neubauer in ‘The Observance,’ and Mary Blake in ‘The Tall Tales of Jim Bridger.’ She also features in other movies like ‘The Royal,’ ‘Altered Reality,’ ‘Danger on Party Island,’ ‘The Book Club Murders,’ and ‘Murder in Nashville.’
Molly Ryman as Rachel Williams
Molly Ryman essays the character of Rachel Williams, the mother of Ethan, in ‘The Hockey Mom’s Revenge.’ Hailing from Minneapolis, Minnesota, Molly features in several movies over the course of her more than two-decade acting career, including ‘Hurricane Bianca’ as Carly Ward, ‘Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate’ as Carly Ward, ‘Ink & Steel’ as Vanessa, and ‘Things I Don’t Understand’ as Violet Kubelick. Her other film credits include ‘Merry Kiss Cam,’ ‘Stone Creek Killer,’ ‘Soul Survivors: Dating Angels,’ and ‘A Horse with No Name.’
The lead actors are supported by other talented actors, including Kay Capasso as Suzanne, Rae Dastoor as Emma, Mike Flaherty as Hockey Heckler, Hans Hovland as Jake, Mark Justice as Coach Mike, Luke Pfluger as Ethan, Robert Michael Reilly as Bobby McGreggor, and Ira Salmela as Coach Harmon. In addition, Luke Shelton as Alex, Matthew Singletary as Danny, Christina Trok as Michelle, Addy Wheeler as Young Diane, and Andrew E. Wheeler as Coach Carl also feature in the movie.
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