Hockey History Storyteller Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Al Arbour was a player, a coach, and an 8-time Stanley Cup champion. Hear his story today!

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.

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.  

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.       

Tim Horton was a highly respected defenseman in the National Hockey League from the 1950s to the 1970s.

"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  

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.

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-joins-national-champion-roster/ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/fatherhood-positive-mentorship-w-kelly-hrudey-dr-david/id1621755875?i=1000566357701

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  

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

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.

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.

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/...

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.

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/

Milt Schmidt was a hockey lifer who played, coached, and managed. Learn more about Milt today!

Welcome to the Hockey History Storyteller Podcast! In episode 0, I introduce the podcast and tease the first three episodes that will be posted soon.