Hockey History Storyteller Podcast

Hockey History Storyteller Podcast

I love telling stories about hockey. In this podcast each episode is a short story about a player, team, event, or league. It is my goal to educate fans and players alike on the history of this wonderful game.

Episodes

Season 01 Episode 022 - Jean Béliveau - Superstar and Gentleman (part 2)

October 26, 2023 • 7 mins
Jean Béliveau was truly one of the greats. He had significant point totals as a player and won 10 Stanley Cups as a player and 17 overall.
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Season 01 Episode 021 - Chicago Stadium - The Madhouse on Madison

September 28, 2023 • 7 mins
The Chicago Stadium was an old hockey barn. But it was not just any old hockey barn. It had a huge organ, loud crowds, and hosted thousands of events.
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Season 01 Episode 020 - Andy Bathgate - Skilled Superstar

August 30, 2023 • 7 mins
Andy Bathgate had a long and successful career. He was one of the best to lace up the skates and was a highly respected person and player.
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Season 01 Episode 019 - Dr Jerry Buss - Owner of the Kings

August 18, 2023 • 7 mins
Everyone knows Dr Jerry Buss as owner of the Los Angeles Lakers. When he bought that basketball franchise in 1979 he also bought the Los Angeles Kings. While the Kings did not achieve the level of success that the "Showtime" Lakers did in the 80s, he was just as dedicated to their success and the survival of hockey in Southern California.
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Season 01 Episode 018 - The Trade

August 11, 2023 • 12 mins
August 9, 1988 is the single-most memorable date in NHL history. It was the day that Wayne Gretzky was traded from the Edmonton Oilers to the Los Angeles Kings.
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Season 01 Episode 017 - Al Arbour - Player, Coach, Champion

August 1, 2023 • 6 mins
Al Arbour was a player, a coach, and an 8-time Stanley Cup champion. Hear his story today!
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Season 01 Episode 016 - The Atlanta Flames - Atlanta’s Second Biggest Flameout

July 24, 2023 • 9 mins
Despite having a relatively consistent existence of good teams and notable players, the Atlanta Flames only lasted eight years before moving to Calgary in 1980.
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Season 01 Episode 015 - Hayley Wickenheiser - Amazing Career

July 15, 2023 • 6 mins
Hayley Wickenheiser had an amazing international hockey career as a player and now is in the ranks of NHL management and is a medical doctor.  
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Season 01 Episode 014 - Marcel Dionne - Hockey Royalty

July 8, 2023 • 7 mins
Marcel Dionne was a small but dominating player. He ranks among the best of the best in career scoring. He is probably best known for his years with the Los Angeles Kings during their gold and purple years.       
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Season 01 Episode 013 - Tim Horton - Highly Respected

July 2, 2023 • 6 mins
Tim Horton was a highly respected defenseman in the National Hockey League from the 1950s to the 1970s.
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Season 01 Episode 012 - The Hockey Theme - Canada’s Second National Anthem

June 26, 2023 • 5 mins
"The Hockey Theme" is known to every Canadian as the music to introduce Hockey Night In Canada. Here is the story behind that tune. To see the Neil Peart drum focused big band version of the song at https://youtu.be/XxlEqO_MA04  
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Season 01 Episode 011 - Ron Francis - One of the Best

June 23, 2023 • 7 mins
Ron Francis was indeed one of the best to ever play in the NHL. He excelled in goals, assists, points, and championships. Above all, he was one of the best teammates a player could ask for.
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Season 01 Episode 010 - Kelly Hrudey - Goaltender Broadcaster Mental Health Advocate

June 20, 2023 • 6 mins
Kelly Hrudey was an NHL goaltender during the explosive offensive era of the 1980s and 1990s. He was reliable goalie for his teams and a familiar voice to Canadian hockey fans as a broadcaster. Today his impact on the world is in the area of mental health. For more information on Kelly's efforts there check out these links... https://menshealthfoundation.ca/champions/kelly-hrudey/ https://menshealthfoundation.ca/press/kelly-hrudey-...
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Season 01 Episode 009 - Dave Keon - The Greatest Maple Leaf

June 15, 2023 • 6 mins
Show Notes: Dave Keon played in both the National Hockey League and the World Hockey Association over 22 years. He reached the highest levels of success and was a well-respected player by his teammates. Music composed and performed by Lauren Clapp lauren.clapp2004@gmail.com  
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Season 01 Episode 008 - Doug Harvey - The First Offensive Defenseman

June 13, 2023 • 6 mins

Doug Harvey played 18 seasons in the NHL and his impact on the ice influenced many defensive greats and impact off the ice impacted all players who played after him. Music composed and performed by Lauren Clapp lauren.clapp2004@gmail.com

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Season 01 Episode 007 - Jean Ratelle - Superstar and Gentleman

June 8, 2023 • 5 mins
Jean Ratelle was a well-respected New York Ranger and Boston Bruin. He played in more than 1,000 games and scored almost a point a game.
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Season 01 Episode 006 - Maurice Richard - The Rocket

June 6, 2023 • 6 mins
Maurice "The Rocket" Richard was probably the first major superstar in the NHL. He was the first to reach the 50-goal plateau, led his Canadiens team to many Stanley Cup Championships, and played with a fire that attracted fans in all six cities of the league.
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Season 01 Episode 005 - Herb Carnegie - The First Black Star

May 29, 2023 • 6 mins
Herb Carnegie is a name all hockey fans should know. Not only was he a great black player, but a man who made an impact in his community and throughout Canada with his Future Aces Foundation. Enjoy learning about Herb in this episode. Find more information about the Future Aces Foundation at futureaces.org. Find out more about the "Soul On Ice: Past, Present & Future" documentary at https://www.soulonicemovie.com/...
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Season 01 Episode 004 - Ted Lindsay - Terrible Ted

May 23, 2023 • 5 mins
Ted Lindsay was a fierce and prolific player - especially in the playoffs. But Ted's biggest impact on hockey and the NHL was his creation of the players association. Every NHL player owes a debt of gratitude and respect to Ted Lindsay.
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Season 01 Episode 003 - Stan Mikita - From Bully to Byng

May 23, 2023 • 6 mins
Stan Mikita was not only one of the best players in his day but of all-time. Learn more about Stan, his invention, his philanthropy, and more. The link to the American Hearing Impaired Hockey Association website https://ahiha.org/
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