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The 50 Years Ago in Hockey Podcast is a weekly trip back in time as we report on hockey news and events from half a century ago.

Rick Cole


    • Jun 24, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 47m AVG DURATION
    • 232 EPISODES


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    FLASHBACK: June 7-13, 1971

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 54:27


    In our second rerun, we go back to the NHL meetings of June 1971. Significant happening here are Punch Imlach's master manipulations of the rules of the NHL Intra-league draft, Scotty Bowman becomes coach of Montreal Canadiens and there is some troubling news about the financial operation of the Vancouver Canucks.  Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50years Twitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50years Web: http://hockey50yearsago.com This is a clip from the 50 Years Ago in Hockey podcast. Subscribe to our channel to hear full episodes. Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple, or your favourite podcast app. Listen online at https://www.thehockeypodcastnetwork.com ADVERTISING DISCLAIMER If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/W/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ). 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/A/LA/MI/ INJ/NYIPA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.

    FLASHBACK: June 7-13, 1971

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 52:27


    In our second rerun, we go back to the NHL meetings of June 1971. Significant happening here are Punch Imlach's master manipulations of the rules of the NHL Intra-league draft, Scotty Bowman becomes coach of Montreal Canadiens and there is some troubling news about the financial operation of the Vancouver Canucks. Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50yearsTwitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50yearsWeb: http://hockey50yearsago.comThis is a clip from the 50 Years Ago in Hockey podcast. Subscribe to our channel to hear full episodes. Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple, or your favourite podcast app. Listen online at https://www.thehockeypodcastnetwork.comADVERTISING DISCLAIMERIf you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/W/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ). 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/A/LA/MI/ INJ/NYIPA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    FLASHBACK: June 8-14, 1970

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 53:48


    In this special episode, I guess you could call this one of our summer reruns, we go back to the week of June 8-14, 1970 and report on the NHL 1970 summer meetings. We think you will find this one fairly interesting, this is the point at which the Buffalo Sabres and Vancouver Canucks entered the NHL and we will have all of that week's drama - enjoy! Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50years Twitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50years Web: http://hockey50yearsago.com 'ADVERTISING DISCLAIMER If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/W/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ). 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/A/LA/MI/ INJ/NYIPA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.

    FLASHBACK: June 8-14, 1970

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 51:48


    In this special episode, I guess you could call this one of our summer reruns, we go back to the week of June 8-14, 1970 and report on the NHL 1970 summer meetings. We think you will find this one fairly interesting, this is the point at which the Buffalo Sabres and Vancouver Canucks entered the NHL and we will have all of that week's drama - enjoy!Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50yearsTwitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50yearsWeb: http://hockey50yearsago.com'ADVERTISING DISCLAIMERIf you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/W/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ). 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/A/LA/MI/ INJ/NYIPA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    June 5-11, 1972: The Amateur & Expansion Drafts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 55:44


    This week's show is a busy one with all the news from the NHL June meetings in Montreal. We have the Amateur and Expansion drafts and the full genius of Habs GM Sammy Pollock is on display.  Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50years Twitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50years Web: http://hockey50yearsago.com ADVERTISING DISCLAIMER If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/W/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ). 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/A/LA/MI/ INJ/NYIPA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.

    June 5-11, 1972: The Amateur & Expansion Drafts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 55:44


    This week's show is a busy one with all the news from the NHL June meetings in Montreal. We have the Amateur and Expansion drafts and the full genius of Habs GM Sammy Pollock is on display. Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50yearsTwitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50yearsWeb: http://hockey50yearsago.comADVERTISING DISCLAIMERIf you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/W/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ). 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/A/LA/MI/ INJ/NYIPA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    May 29-June 4, 1972: What's Worrying The WHA?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 56:08


    In this week's show, we have lots of player signing news, Joe Crozier is admonished by a British Columbia Supreme Court judge, and we learn why the World Hockey Association is actually worried about weakening NHL teams by stealing their players! Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50years Twitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50years Web: http://hockey50yearsago.com ADVERTISING DISCLAIMER If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/W/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ). 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/A/LA/MI/ INJ/NYIPA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.

    May 29-June 4, 1972: What's Worrying The WHA?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 56:08


    In this week's show, we have lots of player signing news, Joe Crozier is admonished by a British Columbia Supreme Court judge, and we learn why the World Hockey Association is actually worried about weakening NHL teams by stealing their players!Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50yearsTwitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50yearsWeb: http://hockey50yearsago.comADVERTISING DISCLAIMERIf you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/W/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ). 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/A/LA/MI/ INJ/NYIPA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    May 22-28, 1972: The WHA Gears Up

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 59:00


    In our 133rd weekly show, we have lots of WHA signing news, including some instances where players were alleged to have signed with both the WHA and NHL; the NHL governors met to try and decide which two cities will be awarded the next two expansion franchises, and the annual Canadian Amateur Hockey Association meetings produced some controversy, resulting in one province resigning from the organization. Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50years Twitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50years Web: http://hockey50yearsago.com ADVERTISING DISCLAIMER If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/W/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ). 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/A/LA/MI/ INJ/NYIPA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.

    May 22-28, 1972: The WHA Gears Up

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 59:00


    In our 133rd weekly show, we have lots of WHA signing news, including some instances where players were alleged to have signed with both the WHA and NHL; the NHL governors met to try and decide which two cities will be awarded the next two expansion franchises, and the annual Canadian Amateur Hockey Association meetings produced some controversy, resulting in one province resigning from the organization.Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50yearsTwitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50yearsWeb: http://hockey50yearsago.comADVERTISING DISCLAIMERIf you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/W/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ). 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/A/LA/MI/ INJ/NYIPA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    May 14-20, 1972: Will Winnipeg Get Bobby Hull?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 56:24


    In our first show of the 1972 off-season, we get some WHA news, a few coaches are re-signed and Punch Imlach replaces himself in Buffalo and the bombshell of the week has Bobby Hull confirming he is very seriously considering an offer to sign with the WHA Winnipeg Jets! Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50years Twitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50years Web: http://hockey50yearsago.com ADVERTISING DISCLAIMER If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/W/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ). 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/A/LA/MI/ INJ/NYIPA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.

    May 14-20, 1972: Will Winnipeg Get Bobby Hull?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 56:24


    In our first show of the 1972 off-season, we get some WHA news, a few coaches are re-signed and Punch Imlach replaces himself in Buffalo and the bombshell of the week has Bobby Hull confirming he is very seriously considering an offer to sign with the WHA Winnipeg Jets!Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50yearsTwitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50yearsWeb: http://hockey50yearsago.comADVERTISING DISCLAIMERIf you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/W/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ). 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/A/LA/MI/ INJ/NYIPA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    May 7-13, 1972: Boston Takes The Stanley Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 65:31


    In the final show of the 1971-72 NHL season, the Stanley Cup final is decided, lots of rumours of players moving to the new WHA, but no stars are making the jump yet, except for Bernie Parent, who now doesn't even have a team to play for, and we have some developments in the September challenge series between the Canadian professional players and those from the USSR.  Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50years Twitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50years Web: http://hockey50yearsago.com ADVERTISING DISCLAIMER If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/W/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ). 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/A/LA/MI/ INJ/NYIPA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.

    May 7-13, 1972: Boston Takes The Stanley Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 65:31


    In the final show of the 1971-72 NHL season, the Stanley Cup final is decided, lots of rumours of players moving to the new WHA, but no stars are making the jump yet, except for Bernie Parent, who now doesn't even have a team to play for, and we have some developments in the September challenge series between the Canadian professional players and those from the USSR. Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50yearsTwitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50yearsWeb: http://hockey50yearsago.comADVERTISING DISCLAIMERIf you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/W/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ). 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/A/LA/MI/ INJ/NYIPA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    May 1-6, 1972: A New York-Boston Stanley Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 58:31


    This week we look at games 2 - 4 of the 1972 Stanley Cup Final between the Bruins and Rangers, we have some interesting WHA news and the NHL awards are announced, not without a bit of controversy! Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50years Twitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50years Web: http://hockey50yearsago.com ADVERTISING DISCLAIMER If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/W/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ). 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/A/LA/MI/ INJ/NYIPA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.

    May 1-6, 1972: A New York-Boston Stanley Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 58:31


    This week we look at games 2 - 4 of the 1972 Stanley Cup Final between the Bruins and Rangers, we have some interesting WHA news and the NHL awards are announced, not without a bit of controversy!Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50yearsTwitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50yearsWeb: http://hockey50yearsago.comADVERTISING DISCLAIMERIf you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/W/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ). 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/A/LA/MI/ INJ/NYIPA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    April 24-30, 1972: Bruins Barrel Through Blues

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 56:21


    In this week's show, we have the details on the Bruins eliminating St. Louis and the first game of the 1972 Stanley Cup Final series between Boston and New York. We also have lots of off-ice news to talk about and two of hockey's greatest have some words of warning for the NHL players who will face the Russians in September. Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50years Twitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50years Web: http://hockey50yearsago.com ADVERTISING DISCLAIMER If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.

    April 24-30, 1972: Bruins Barrel Through Blues

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 56:21


    In this week's show, we have the details on the Bruins eliminating St. Louis and the first game of the 1972 Stanley Cup Final series between Boston and New York. We also have lots of off-ice news to talk about and two of hockey's greatest have some words of warning for the NHL players who will face the Russians in September.Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50yearsTwitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50yearsWeb: http://hockey50yearsago.comADVERTISING DISCLAIMERIf you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    April 17-23, 1972: Canada-USSR Hockey Series Announced

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 66:52


    In our show this week we have coverage of Round 2 of the 1972 Stanley Cup playoffs where one series was supposed to be close and wasn't and the other was an embarrassment to the NHL. We also have an historic hockey announcement, and there is some NHL-WHA news as well. Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50years Twitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50years Web: http://hockey50yearsago.com ADVERTISING DISCLAIMER If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.

    April 17-23, 1972: Canada-USSR Hockey Series Announced

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 66:52


    In our show this week we have coverage of Round 2 of the 1972 Stanley Cup playoffs where one series was supposed to be close and wasn't and the other was an embarrassment to the NHL. We also have an historic hockey announcement, and there is some NHL-WHA news as well.Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50yearsTwitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50yearsWeb: http://hockey50yearsago.comADVERTISING DISCLAIMERIf you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    April 10-16, 1972: Playoffs In Full Swing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 57:24


    In this week's show we have the results of the rest of round one's series, including the Rangers eliminating the defending Stanley Cup champs; lots of WHA news on which to report, and some ideas from some prominent Toronto sports writers on who should take over as coach of the Maple Leafs. Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50years Twitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50years Web: http://hockey50yearsago.com ADVERTISING DISCLAIMER If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.

    April 10-16, 1972: Playoffs In Full Swing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 57:24


    In this week's show we have the results of the rest of round one's series, including the Rangers eliminating the defending Stanley Cup champs; lots of WHA news on which to report, and some ideas from some prominent Toronto sports writers on who should take over as coach of the Maple Leafs.Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50yearsTwitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50yearsWeb: http://hockey50yearsago.comADVERTISING DISCLAIMERIf you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    April 3-9, 1972: Stanley Cup Playoffs, Week One

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 59:28


    It's the first week of the 1972 Stanley Cup playoffs and we have all the results from the first 4 games of each quarter-final series. We also have a little bit of surprising WHA news as well.  Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50years Twitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50years Web: http://hockey50yearsago.com ADVERTISING DISCLAIMER If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.

    April 3-9, 1972: Stanley Cup Playoffs, Week One

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 59:28


    It's the first week of the 1972 Stanley Cup playoffs and we have all the results from the first 4 games of each quarter-final series. We also have a little bit of surprising WHA news as well. Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50yearsTwitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50yearsWeb: http://hockey50yearsago.comADVERTISING DISCLAIMERIf you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    March 27-April 2, 1972: The Regular Season Ends

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 54:58


    This was the final week of the 1971-72 NHL season and some close races for playoff spots were decided. As well, this week we saw the WHA get some clarity for a few of their franchises while others' futures became more muddled, and we learn who the NHL's best-dressed players were in 1972! Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50years Twitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50years Web: http://hockey50yearsago.com ADVERTISING DISCLAIMER If you or someone you know has a gambling addiction, crisis counselling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ) 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat, (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867), (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present is AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.

    March 27-April 2, 1972: The Regular Season Ends

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 54:58


    This was the final week of the 1971-72 NHL season and some close races for playoff spots were decided. As well, this week we saw the WHA get some clarity for a few of their franchises while others' futures became more muddled, and we learn who the NHL's best-dressed players were in 1972!Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50yearsTwitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50yearsWeb: http://hockey50yearsago.comADVERTISING DISCLAIMERIf you or someone you know has a gambling addiction, crisis counselling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ) 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat, (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867), (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present is AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    March 20-26, 1972: Dionne Sets A Rookie Record

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 52:03


    In this week's episode, we have a bit of WHA news, Leafs coach John McLellan returns, and Marcel Dionne sets an NHL record for rookies, plus lots more!! Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50years Twitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50years Web: http://hockey50yearsago.com ADVERTISING DISCLAIMER If you or someone you know has a gambling addiction, crisis counselling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ) 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat, (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867), (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present is AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.

    March 20-26, 1972: Dionne Sets A Rookie Record

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 52:03


    In this week's episode, we have a bit of WHA news, Leafs coach John McLellan returns, and Marcel Dionne sets an NHL record for rookies, plus lots more!!Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50yearsTwitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50yearsWeb: http://hockey50yearsago.comADVERTISING DISCLAIMERIf you or someone you know has a gambling addiction, crisis counselling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ) 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat, (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867), (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present is AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    March 13-19, 1972: “Let Them Fight”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 56:49


    n this week's show, we get a look at the top prospects for the June NHL Amateur Draft, we find out that the NHL officials are being told to “let ‘em scrap” and we have one of the strangest stories I've ever come across involving a hockey game in Massachusetts.Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50yearsTwitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50yearsWeb: http://hockey50yearsago.comIf you or someone you know has a gambling addiction, crisis counselling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ) 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat, (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867), (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present is AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    March 13-19, 1972: “Let Them Fight”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 56:49


    n this week's show, we get a look at the top prospects for the June NHL Amateur Draft, we find out that the NHL officials are being told to “let ‘em scrap” and we have one of the strangest stories I've ever come across involving a hockey game in Massachusetts. Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50years Twitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50years Web: http://hockey50yearsago.com If you or someone you know has a gambling addiction, crisis counselling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ) 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat, (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867), (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present is AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.

    March 6-12, 1972: Scotty Bowman Rescued From Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 52:34


    In Episode 121 we take another look at a very weird 1972 NHL trade deadline, we meet a Maple Leaf rookie who impressed a NY Ranger scout at an early age, and we get the story on how Canadiens coach Scotty Bowman very nearly lost his life in a hotel fire in St. Louis!Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50yearsTwitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50yearsWeb: http://hockey50yearsago.comIf you or someone you know has a gambling addiction, crisis counselling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ) 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat, (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867), (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present is AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    March 6-12, 1972: Scotty Bowman Rescued From Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 52:34


    In Episode 121 we take another look at a very weird 1972 NHL trade deadline, we meet a Maple Leaf rookie who impressed a NY Ranger scout at an early age, and we get the story on how Canadiens coach Scotty Bowman very nearly lost his life in a hotel fire in St. Louis! Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50years Twitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50years Web: http://hockey50yearsago.com If you or someone you know has a gambling addiction, crisis counselling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ) 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat, (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867), (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present is AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.

    February 28-March 6, 1972: A Quiet Trade Deadline

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 58:42


    In our 120th weekly show, we cover a very quiet NHL 1972 trade deadline, we learn of a successful Jr A coach whose name would become familiar to us all in a few short years, and we get the scoop on Bernie Parent's impending move to the WHA!Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50yearsTwitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50yearsWeb: http://hockey50yearsago.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    February 28-March 6, 1972: A Quiet Trade Deadline

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 58:42


    In our 120th weekly show, we cover a very quiet NHL 1972 trade deadline, we learn of a successful Jr A coach whose name would become familiar to us all in a few short years, and we get the scoop on Bernie Parent's impending move to the WHA! Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50years Twitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50years Web: http://hockey50yearsago.com

    February 21-27, 1972: NHL Loses Players To WHA

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 51:44


    In this week's show we learn that Bernie Parent is indeed planning on going to the WHA, the American owners of the Vancouver Canucks are hit with criminal charges in Canada, and in another court, and in another court an Ontario judge makes a very curious determination about the nature of the game of hockey.Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50yearsTwitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50yearsWeb: http://hockey50yearsago.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    February 21-27, 1972: NHL Loses Players To WHA

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 51:44


    In this week's show we learn that Bernie Parent is indeed planning on going to the WHA, the American owners of the Vancouver Canucks are hit with criminal charges in Canada, and in another court, and in another court an Ontario judge makes a very curious determination about the nature of the game of hockey. Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50years Twitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50years Web: http://hockey50yearsago.com

    February 14-20, 1972: The Bernie Parent Situation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 60:04


    In this very busy episode, we have lots of news from the WHA player draft, the Bernie Parent situation becomes even more muddled in Toronto and a couple of Montreal Canadiens players used a unique mode of transportation to make it to a Saturday night Habs game in Montreal.Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50yearsTwitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50yearsWeb: http://hockey50yearsago.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    February 14-20, 1972: The Bernie Parent Situation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 60:04


    In this very busy episode, we have lots of news from the WHA player draft, the Bernie Parent situation becomes even more muddled in Toronto and a couple of Montreal Canadiens players used a unique mode of transportation to make it to a Saturday night Habs game in Montreal. Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50years Twitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50years Web: http://hockey50yearsago.com

    February 7-13, 1972: Bob Woolf's Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 58:15


    In our 117th weekly show we get some great quotes from various hockey folks around the industry, we gain some insight into what a work week looks like for prominent sports agent Bob Woolf, and we have a ton of WHA news happening!Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50yearsTwitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50yearsWeb: http://hockey50yearsago.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    February 7-13, 1972: Bob Woolf's Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 58:15


    In our 117th weekly show we get some great quotes from various hockey folks around the industry, we gain some insight into what a work week looks like for prominent sports agent Bob Woolf, and we have a ton of WHA news happening! Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50years Twitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50years Web: http://hockey50yearsago.com

    January 31 - February 6, 1972: Russia Challenges Montreal

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 55:28


    In our 116th weekly episode, we talk about the Russians challenging the Montreal Canadiens to an exhibition game or series, we learn that a WHA team in Ottawa is very close to becoming a reality, and we hear of an 11-year-old kid in Brantford ON who has quite the scoring touch...Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50yearsTwitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50yearsWeb: http://hockey50yearsago.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    January 31 - February 6, 1972: Russia Challenges Montreal

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 55:28


    In our 116th weekly episode, we talk about the Russians challenging the Montreal Canadiens to an exhibition game or series, we learn that a WHA team in Ottawa is very close to becoming a reality, and we hear of an 11-year-old kid in Brantford ON who has quite the scoring touch... Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50years Twitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50years Web: http://hockey50yearsago.com

    PREVIEW: The Third Man Rule

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 6:33


    This is a clip from OVERTIME, our bonus series for Patreon supporters. To hear the full episode, plus hours of exhaustive hockey research you won't hear anywhere else, become a supporter at http://patreon.com/hockey50years Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    PREVIEW: The Third Man Rule

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 6:33


    This is a clip from OVERTIME, our bonus series for Patreon supporters. To hear the full episode, plus hours of exhaustive hockey research you won't hear anywhere else, become a supporter at http://patreon.com/hockey50years

    January, 1972: Weeks 3 And 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 57:12


    In this week's show, we have lots of WHA news, we learn how the NHL will line up with 16 teams for next season, and the NHL All-star game goes in Minneapolis. Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50yearsTwitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50yearsWeb: http://hockey50yearsago.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    January, 1972: Weeks 3 And 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 57:12


    In this week's show, we have lots of WHA news, we learn how the NHL will line up with 16 teams for next season, and the NHL All-star game goes in Minneapolis.  Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50years Twitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50years Web: http://hockey50yearsago.com

    January, 1972: Weeks 1 And 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 48:46


    We return from our holiday with this week's show in which we talk about the sudden illness of Sabres Punch Imlach, the squabble over ownership of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Gordie Howe's future as an executive with the Detroit Red Wings, plus much more!Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50yearsTwitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50yearsWeb: http://hockey50yearsago.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    January, 1972: Weeks 1 And 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 48:46


    We return from our holiday with this week's show in which we talk about the sudden illness of Sabres Punch Imlach, the squabble over ownership of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Gordie Howe's future as an executive with the Detroit Red Wings, plus much more! Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50years Twitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50years Web: http://hockey50yearsago.com

    FLASHBACK: January 5-11, 1970: A Heroic Act By An NHL Star

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 51:20


    As we continue to recover from COVID here, we bring you this flashback episode from a couple years ago. We appreciate you bearing with us during this time, and hope to be back soon with updates on all the current goings-on, from 50 years ago!Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50yearsTwitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50yearsWeb: http://hockey50yearsago.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    FLASHBACK: January 5-11, 1970: A Heroic Act By An NHL Star

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 51:20


    As we continue to recover from COVID here, we bring you this flashback episode from a couple years ago. We appreciate you bearing with us during this time, and hope to be back soon with updates on all the current goings-on, from 50 years ago! Support hockey research and get exclusive BONUS podcast episodes! http://patreon.com/hockey50years Twitter: http://twitter.com/hockey50years Web: http://hockey50yearsago.com

    Part 4: The Media and the Death of Terry Sawchuk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 50:51


    In this, the final episode on the media and the death of Terry Sawchuk, we give you a selection of some of the tributes written by some of the best hockey writers of all time in the various newspapers in the US and Canada.We've unlocked our 4-part series, perviously only available for Patreon subscribers. To hear more special content like this, and to support our work, visit http://patreon.com/hockey50years Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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