The Penalty Box

what happens

Star hockey player, Jeff McHenry, a senior at the exclusive St. Crispin's prep school enjoys the privileged lifestyle afforded to him by his father's wealth. With his team on the heels of the playoffs and his father's financial support to attend Harvard, Jeff's future seems secure. Jeff's arrogance fuels rivalry with teammate, Chase Jennings, and draws alliances from both on and off the ice rink. When Jeff's substitute History teacher, Andrew, tries to teach his class about the St. Crispin's Day speech from Shakespeare's Henry V, it is clear that Jeff has never understood or practiced the humility that made Henry V a great leader. Jeff's mettle is tested when a bad investment bankrupts his father. Jeff painfully accepts his transfer to a public school, but is allayed by his father's assurance that his college tuition is safe. Jeff's adjustment to the socially and economically diverse Eastside High proves to be a difficult one. He refuses Monica's invitation, as the interim hocke

who made it

directed

Bethany Rooney

guest cast

Billed for this episode only — the turn people remember an episode for.

• MMichael Stephenson as Jordan (uncredited)
• Zachery Ty Bryan as Jeff McHenry
• Eric Pierpoint as Jack McHenry
• Brian Gross as Chase Jennings
• Adam Hendershott as Randy Templeton
• SScott Wilkinson as Coach Hall
• TTimothy J. Nelson as Scout
• EEddie Frierson as Announcer (voice)