Former NHL exec Brian Burke makes cameo in ‘I Play Rocky’

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The Canadian Press reports that former NHL executive Brian Burke makes a cameo appearance in "I Play Rocky," a film about the making of Sylvester Stallone’s classic boxing movie "Rocky." Directed by Peter Farrelly and recently premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, the cameo features Burke appearing opposite actor Anthony Ippolito, who portrays Stallone. Burke's inclusion in the film stems from his friendship with Farrelly during their time together at Providence College.
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TORONTO – "I Play Rocky," a film about the making of Sylvester Stallone's iconic boxing movie "Rocky," premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2026 to much fanfare. Hockey fans will recognize former NHL executive Brian Burke in a cameo role, which was added by director Peter Farrelly after Burke visited the film’s set in New Jersey. Burke and Farrelly are old friends from their days at Providence College in Rhode Island. In the scene, Burke appears opposite Anthony Ippolito, who portrays Stallone. Burke has had a long career in hockey, including roles with NHL teams such as the Vancouver Canucks, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Calgary Flames, as well as TV analyst work for Sportsnet.

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NHL Providence College Rhode Island TORONTO the Toronto International Film Festival

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Burke PERSON · 3× NHL ORG · 2× Brian Burke PERSON · 1× Farrelly PERSON · 1× New Jersey GPE · 1× Peter Farrelly PERSON · 1× Providence College ORG · 1× Rhode Island GPE · 1× Sylvester Stallone PERSON · 1× TORONTO GPE · 1×

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Farrelly says Burke visited the movie’s set in New Jersey and the longtime director decided to put him in a scene opposite the film’s star Anthony Ippolito, who plays Stallone.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-14
🔮 TORONTO – “I Play Rocky” is about the making of the classic boxing movie, but hockey fans may recognize a familiar face in the film, too.
2026-09-14 · Global News
Former NHL exec Brian Burke makes cameo in ‘I Play Rocky’ · assertive framing

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TORONTO – “I Play Rocky” is about the making of the classic boxing movie, but hockey fans may recognize a familiar face in the film, too. uncertain
fans → play → film
Former NHL executive Brian Burke makes a brief cameo in the film, which recently premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival to much fanfare. asserted
which → make → fanfare
“I Play Rocky” tells the story of how a young Sylvester Stallone wrote and then starred in the iconic 1976 film “Rocky.” asserted
Stallone → play → film
Get daily National news The film’s director Peter Farrelly says Burke is an old friend from Providence College in Rhode Island. asserted
Burke → get → Island
Farrelly says Burke visited the movie’s set in New Jersey and the longtime director decided to put him in a scene opposite the film’s star Anthony Ippolito, who plays Stallone. asserted
who → say → Stallone
Burke has worked for several NHL clubs, including the Vancouver Canucks, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Calgary Flames. asserted
Burke → work → Canucks
He has also previously appeared as a TV analyst with Sportsnet. asserted
He → appear → Sportsnet
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 14, 2026. asserted
report → publish → Press
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