Snapshots in Hockey History

Sorry to start the week off on a somber note - but I've decided to step away from the podcast for a bit.  With my personal life being crazy, it's been tough doing the research and recording new interviews. I still love doing them and will try and release new episodes when I can.  Thank you for everything over the past year and a half.  This is goodbye....for now....

Welcome back for part 2 of our interview with Alan May!  Are you an NHL fight fan of the 90's? Well this episode is for your.  Hear about several NHL fighters including Kelly Chase, John Kordic and Dale Hunter.  Plus what happens when a rat runs loose in your hotel room. The head coach is fired and replaced by his brother and TONS more!!!! Don't forget to DL on iTunes or at Snapshotsinhockeyhistory.com and leave a five star review if you enjoy the show! THANKS!

This weeks guest is one of the toughest to ever play in the NHL!  Current NBC Sports Mid Atlantic broadcaster and former NHL tough guy Alan May joins to relive his rookie year in the NHL!  Hear about finding out he was traded at a wedding!  Bryan and Terry Murray, playing in Russia and so much more. Don't forget to check out part 2 of interview which will air next Monday at 8 AM.  Have a great week and see you next week for another episode of Snapshots In Hockey History!

Happy Monday!  Kick off your week right with this awesome interview from IHL all time leading goal scorer as well as former LA King and Pittsburgh Penguin Scott Gruhl!  Scott heads down memory lane to tell us about playing with Chris Knuckles Nilan at Northeaster, Jr Hockey with Dale Hunter and his travels through out Pro Hockey and North America plus so much more!  Thanks Scott for coming on!  Don't forget to follow on twitter at SnapshotsIn and on Facebook at Snapshots In Hockey History!!

The 1991 World Junior Tournament came down to the two 80s hockey power houses.  It was the Soviet Union vs Team Canada on Canadian soil.  As the entire country looked on  an OHL defensemen stepped up during the 3rd period and helped Canada take home the gold.  Today he joins us to relieve that magical moment.  Join us as John tells us about scoring one of the biggest goals in Canadian Hockey History, plus playing with Eric Lindros, life behind the scenes and more!.  We review his entire World Junior run with team Canada from training camp to the team celebrating!  Enjoy the interview and Happy Holidays!!!! DL on iTunes or at snapshotsinhockeyhistory.com  

This week we get the inside scoop of what it's like being behind the bench of an original six team with Craig Hartsburg.  Craig talked about how he coached, changes he made to the team, getting hired, did the Blackhawks ever make a run for the great one in 96? Craig offers a great perspective and also shares with us his thoughts on Joe Murphy, Bob Probert, Jeremy Roenick, Tony Amonte & More! Don't forget to tune in next week when we chat about the World Juniors with a former World Junior Hero!

Thanks for joining us this week as we sit down with former Toronto Maple Leafs starting goaltender Allen Bester!  The 80's weren't the kindest decade to the Maple Leafs and "Buster" walks us through the final year of the decade. Plenty of Talk about the Leafs controversial owner Harold Ballard, John Carpenter, if there were indeed issues in the Locker Room.  What it's like playing in Toronto and so much more!We've hundred dozens of requests for an episode of about the Leafs to so without further-a-do - lets get to it! Please don't forget to follow us facebook at Snapshots in Hockey History and on twitter and Snapshotsin    

In 1996 John McConnell the founder of Worthington Industries applied for an NHL franchise.  Once awarded he knew he needed the right guy to lead the franchise.  He tapped a Former NHL coach to become the face of the Columbus Blue Jackets named Doug Maclean.   This week Doug walks us through the formation and inaugural season of the Columbus Blue Jackets.  Hear all about the expansion draft, the NHL draft, Who he wanted on his staff, picking a head coach and so much more! Doug also talk about what he's up to now since leaving Rogers.  This is a fantastic interview and one not to miss if you're interested in the business side of hockey, as well as what goes into running a franchise.    Please don't forget to rate and review on iTunes or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts and follow us on twitter @SnapshotsIn and on facebook at Snapshots in Hockey History!

Happy Monday!  After a week off it's time for another new episode of Snapshots In Hockey History!  This week former LA King and current color commentator Jim Fox stops to take a trip down memory lane.  Join us during this laid back conversation as Jim walks us through his rookie year with the Los Angeles Kings!  Hear about being drafted; the first player that reached out to him after the draft, Dr. Jerry Buss, pressures of trying to make it, snagging shoes from the LA Lakers, Living with Larry Murphy and sooo much more! Jim now owns a wine company called Patine Cellars check them out at https://patinecellars.com and follow Jim on twitter @JimFox19 Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe and follow us on twitter @SnapshotsIn and on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/snapshotsinhockeyhistory/

Doug Smith was drafted 2nd overall in the 1981 NHL entry draft!  Hear about his entire journey in this incredibly honest interview. For Doug's interview we cover his 85-86 regular season.  This is one of the most "real" interviews we've had on the podcast.  Hear about the LA Kings head of security buying him a gun.  The trials, tribulations and pressures of being a young kid in the National Hockey League.  The 2 coaches that had the biggest impact on him, which teammate used to turn his stick into a SHIV, his trade to Buffalo and TONS & TONS moreDon't miss this interview for an incredibly insightful chat about the side of hockey often times not talked about!!!!

Lets rewind time and relive the Chicago Blackhawks 1979-1980 season with rookie and team Captain Terry Ruskowski!  Yes you read that right!  Rookie AND team Captain!  Hear all about how that happened, who the grumpiest person on the team was, Bobby Hull, Stan Mikita, why he fought so much back in the day and more!  Terry is a true gem and a hell of a guy! Definitely a chat not to miss1 Thanks for running in.  Don't forget to rate and review if you like what you hear!  Also please don't forget to follow us on Social Media on Twitter @SnapshotIn and on facebook at Snapshots in Hockey History!

The Minnesota North Stars regular 80-81 season was nothing to write home about.  But when it came time for the playoffs they captured lightning in a bottle!  Join us as former North Stars D-Man Brad Maxwell takes us back to 1981 and shares with us his experiences during the playoffs.  Hear about the young rookie and future HOF'er who captured everyones hearts and had his own "DINOsaur".  Plenty of legendary Lou Nanne Stories as well as why head coach Glen Somnor wore a patch over his eye for one game and who he thinks was the best he ever played against!! Brad is the head of the Minnesota NHL Alumni Association.  Check out their site at https://www.minnesotanhlalumni.com And don't forget to rate, review and follow Snapshots in Hockey History on Facebook and on Twitter at SnapshotIn!!     

Welcome to an special "early edition" of Snapshots in Hockey History!  In conduction of the opening of the 31st ECHL season our guest is Greenville Swamp Rabbits President/CEO & Owner Doug Heinzer!!  Doug is in his first season as an owner of an ECHL Franchise.   He shares with us what made him decide to buy a hockey team, how being an ECHL affiliate works, the responsibilities of being a team owner and much more.  Doug is going to come by throug out the 2019-2020 season so we can ride along with him as he navigates through his first year as pro hockey franchise owner.  We'll be back on Monday the October 21st with our regular format.  In the meantime, enjoy some old fashion hockey and don't forget to check out our archives at snapshotsinhockeyhistory.com for old episodes.  You can find more info about the Greenville Swamp Rabbits at www.swamprabbits.com and buy merchandise at their "Hop Shop". Also please don't forget to follow us on social media on facebook at Snapshots In hockey History and on Twitter @ Snapshotin!!!!

On January 24th 1982 Paul Mulvey was sitting on the LA Kings players bench when a skirmish broke out on the ice.  Coming back form a recent suspension, Mulvey was tapped on the shoulder by then Kings head coach Don Perry.  Perry wanted Mulvey join in the fracas and Mulvey refused.  His decision to not fight infuriated the Kings head coach and led to Mulvey being blacklisted throughout the NHL.  Paul shares with us in his own words, what happened, why he didn't fight and if he would've done anything differently as we relive Paul's 81-82 NHL regular season.  He takes us through his start of the season with the Pittsburgh Penguins to his final night in the National Hockey League and the aftermath.  Why he thinks he was blacklisted and did the players union offer him any kind of assistance? Please don't forget to review, subscribe and follow us on social media at SnapshotsIn on twitter and Snapshots in Hockey History on facebook!

Welcome back for our first episode of season 2 of Snapshots In Hockey History!  No better way to kick things off than with one of most popular guests Mike Lalor!!  Mike joins us to relive his final days as a Hab and what it was like to play with Brett Hull and the St Louis Blues during the 1988-89 regular season.  Mike shares with us stories about Pat Burns, Brett Hull, Rod Brind'Amour and more!  He walks us through his trade from Montreal to St Louis in great detail and how it impacted him.  Finally he wraps up the interview with a great story about fighting Steve Yzerman in Detroit in the process becoming public enemy number 1 at the old Joe Louis Arena!This interview was done on location at Mikes gym Teammates Fitness.  As a result unfortunately the audio is a little rough during this interview (Sorry about that).  Thanks for joining us for season 2 of Snapshots in Hockey History and don't forget new episodes are uploaded every Monday morning! Twitter: SnapshotsIn Facebook: Snapshots In Hockey History

Surprise!! Welcome to a special summer bonus edition of Snapshots In Hockey History!  This weeks guest is former Washington Capital, Baltimore Skipjack and now best selling author Steve Seftel. Steve shared with us some great stories including lining up against Bob Probert, Doug McLean playing jokes on him and the rough and tumble life of a minor league hockey player.  He also gives us a preview of his book where he shares more funny stories about his career as well as his life long battle with depression.   To learn more about Steve and his story purchase his book at https://www.amazon.com/SHATTERED-ICE-Steve-Seftel/dp/1999058143/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Steve+Seftel&qid=1565003696&s=gateway&sr=8-1 or follow him on twitter at @slseftel Please don't forget to rate review and subscribe and follow Snapshots in Hockey History on Facebook and on Twitter @Snapshotsin Thanks for stopping by see everyone during the first week of October (if not sooner) 

We made it! Welcome to our final episode of season one as we relive the Atlanta Thrashers Inaugural season with Chris Tamer.  Hear how the city of Atlanta received NHL hockey the 2nd time around as well as GM Don Waddell, Ray Ferraro, Jeff Odgers and Shaun Donovan.  Hear about Chris's first impressions of the season as well as how he kept himself motivated during a tough season.   And as always please don't forget to share, subscribe and follow us on social media.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snapshotsinhockeyhistory/ Twitter: Snapshotsin www.snapshotsinhockeyhistory.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/snapshots-in-hockey-history/id1437461156?mt=2 Also if you're in Michigan and need a work out be sure to grab a work out at Chris's Crossfit Gym.    https://crossfitbrighton.com

Welcome back for part 2 of our interview with former Sault St Marie Greyhound Captain Chris Felix!  During part 2 Chris does a great Terry Crisp impression, Talks about being a smaller finesse player during the 80's and what it's like going to high school and being a local celebrity. And as always please don't forget to share, subscribe and follow us on social media.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snapshotsinhockeyhistory/ Twitter: Snapshotsin www.snapshotsinhockeyhistory.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/snapshots-in-hockey-history/id1437461156?mt=2

It's the early 1980's and the Ontario Hockey League is a breading ground for future NHL'ers.  In todays interview we relive it all with former Soo Greyhound Defensemen Chris Felix.  Hear about being dropped off as sixteen year old, initial thoughts on the league, hazing, living with a billet family, playing with future NHL'ers and so much more! And as always please don't forget to share, subscribe and follow us on social media.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snapshotsinhockeyhistory/ Twitter: Snapshotsin www.snapshotsinhockeyhistory.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/snapshots-in-hockey-history/id1437461156?mt=2  

And the trades have stopped!  Join us for Part 2 as Roman gets settled in with his last stop of the 98-99 NHL regular season and tells us what it like to wear Flyers Orange & Black.  Hear all about the leadership of Eric Lindros, Keith Jones, Bobby Clarke and playing in the last Flyers game at Maple Leaf Gardens! And as always please don't forget to share, subscribe and follow us on social media.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snapshotsinhockeyhistory/ Twitter: Snapshotsin www.snapshotsinhockeyhistory.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/snapshots-in-hockey-history/id1437461156?mt=2    

Happy Monday!  Join us this week as former NHL'er Roman Vopat joins us to review his 98-99 regular season.  Hear about playing for the Kings, Blackhawks, Avalanche and Flyers (that's right playing for four different teams in one season!), The mental side of being traded, The pressure associated with being part of the Wayne Gretzky trade and more.  Definitely one of our most insightful interviews and one not to miss! And as always please don't forget to share, subscribe and follow us on social media.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snapshotsinhockeyhistory/ Twitter: Snapshotsin www.snapshotsinhockeyhistory.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/snapshots-in-hockey-history/id1437461156?mt=2

Let's party like it's 1997 as we head to Beantown with Brett Harkins as he reviews the second part of the Boston Bruins 96-97 regular season.  Hear about Adam Oates, The huge trade that took place, Jim Carey and what Ray "Bubba" Bourque is really like? And as always please don't forget to share, subscribe and follow us on social media.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snapshotsinhockeyhistory/ Twitter: Snapshotsin www.snapshotsinhockeyhistory.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/snapshots-in-hockey-history/id1437461156?mt=2

We're back after a week off with this awesome interview with former Boston Bruin Brett Harkins! Brett joins us this week to review this Boston Bruins 96-97 season.  Hear about Steve Kasper, Harry Sinden, Differences between the NHL and AHL, who he looked up too and whose basement he lived in!   And as always please don't forget to share, subscribe and follow us on social media.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snapshotsinhockeyhistory/ Twitter: Snapshotsin www.snapshotsinhockeyhistory.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/snapshots-in-hockey-history/id1437461156?mt=2    

Welcome back for Part 2 of our interview with former Hawks D-Man Jerome Dupont.  It's time for more about the old Chicago Stadium, battling against the Minnesota North Stars of the early 80's as well as the legendary 80's Oilers teams.   And as always please don't forget to share, subscribe and follow us on social media.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snapshotsinhockeyhistory/ Twitter: Snapshotsin www.snapshotsinhockeyhistory.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/snapshots-in-hockey-history/id1437461156?mt=2

Here come the Hawks the Mighty Blackhawks!!! Just us this week as we sit down with former NHL Defenseman Jerome Dupont!  Jerome protected the Chicago Blackhawks blue line during the 84-85 season.  In part one hear about the awesome Chicago Stadium, GM Bob Pulliford, Fighting Joey Kocur not once, not twice, but three times over a span of 2 weeks! And as always please don't forget to share, subscribe and follow us on social media.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snapshotsinhockeyhistory/ Twitter: Snapshotsin www.snapshotsinhockeyhistory.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/snapshots-in-hockey-history/id1437461156?mt=2  

Welcome back for part 2 our interview with the "Algonquin Assassin" Gino Odjick!  Hear all about Pavel Bure learning English, the teams "pre"- Stanley Cup finals trip, what happens after you lose game 7, being greeted by over 100,000 fans and more! And as always please don't forget to share, subscribe and follow us on social media.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snapshotsinhockeyhistory/ Twitter: Snapshotsin www.snapshotsinhockeyhistory.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/snapshots-in-hockey-history/id1437461156?mt=2

You asked for him - we got him!  Join us this week as Gino Odjick relives the 93-94 Canucks regular season and playoffs!  Hear about Trevor Linden, Pat Quinn (and being in his dog house), Pavel Bure and more!!! And as always please don't forget to share, subscribe and follow us on social media.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snapshotsinhockeyhistory/ Twitter: Snapshotsin www.snapshotsinhockeyhistory.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/snapshots-in-hockey-history/id1437461156?mt=2

If you enjoyed Part 1 of our interview with Jeff Twohey, you're in for a treat today!  Jeff shares some incredible insight on scouting in The NHL vs the OHL, Prior recruiting stories as well as some great inside stories of many NHL greats!  Don't forget to check out Jeff's new podcast the Unamed Hockey Podcast.  Hit up their facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Unnamed-Hockey-Podcast-2267468670238835/ And as always please don't forget to share, subscribe and follow us on social media.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snapshotsinhockeyhistory/ Twitter: Snapshotsin www.snapshotsinhockeyhistory.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/snapshots-in-hockey-history/id1437461156?mt=2

Jeff Twohey has spent more years than I've been alive around the game of hockey.  He joins us this week to share with us some of the highlights of his career.  For those that might not be familiar with Jeff he's the former GM of the Peterborough Petes as well as the Oshawa Generals.  He also spent time as a scout with several NHL teams.  Hear all about moving up through the Petes organization, Living with one of the greatest coaches of all-time and which NHL HOF'er didn't get picked in the QMJHL draft and almost ended up in Peterborough! Please don't forget to share, subscribe and follow us on social media.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snapshotsinhockeyhistory/ Twitter: Snapshotsin www.snapshotsinhockeyhistory.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/snapshots-in-hockey-history/id1437461156?mt=2

It's time for a first in Snapshots In Hockey History!  Join us for our first multi-guest interview as we have one of the greatest duo's in hockey join us. Hear all about their back stories on this epi!  Is it Brett Hull/Adam Oates? Selanne/Karyia? Gretzk/Kurri?  DL to find out, as our guests " get on the bench" and make a major announcement that will rock the hockey world! Please don't forget to share, subscribe and follow us on social media.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snapshotsinhockeyhistory/ Twitter: Snapshotsin www.snapshotsinhockeyhistory.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/snapshots-in-hockey-history/id1437461156?mt=2

Let's kick off Thursday the right way with Part 2 of our interview with Darren McCarty.  Hear about playing the Avalanche again, The Iltch family's nick name for him, His relationship with Steve Yzerman and playing in the finals one last time!  Please don't forget to check out Darren's podcast Grind Time on iTunes or at https://www.facebook.com/GrindTimePodcast/ Please don't forget to share, subscribe and follow us on social media.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snapshotsinhockeyhistory/ Twitter: Snapshotsin www.snapshotsinhockeyhistory.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/snapshots-in-hockey-history/id1437461156?mt=2

You asked for him!  We got him!  On this weeks episode Darren McCarty joins us to tell us about his unbelievable journey to return to the NHL and win one final Stanley Cup with the Detroit Red Wings.  We start at the beginning where Darren tells us about how he got the idea to come back, working through the UHL, the AHL, plenty of teammate talk and which teammate he thinks should be in the HHOF that isn't yet! Please don't forget to share, subscribe and follow us on social media.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snapshotsinhockeyhistory/ Twitter: Snapshotsin www.snapshotsinhockeyhistory.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/snapshots-in-hockey-history/id1437461156?mt=2

Welcome back as we pick up where we left off with part 2 of our interview with former Washington Capital Matt Bradley on the Capitals 2009-2010 playoff run.  Join us as Matt tells us about Ovie, Sidney Crosby, Semyon Varlamov and even gives us some insight on Mario Lemieux!   Please don't forget to share, subscribe and follow us on social media.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snapshotsinhockeyhistory/ Twitter: Snapshotsin www.snapshotsinhockeyhistory.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/snapshots-in-hockey-history/id1437461156?mt=2

It was the start of a new decade and the Washington Capitals had got from the NHL's cellar to one of the leagues top teams.  Hear all about as we review the Capitals 2009-2010 playoff run with former NHL forward and current Capitals scout Matt Bradley! Matt shares with us his on ice experiences with Caps favorite Brooks Laich, Alex Ovechkin, Sergei Federov and how he scored a pair of goals against one of the greatest goaltenders to play the game in the past 25 years! Please don't forget to share, subscribe and follow us on social media.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snapshotsinhockeyhistory/ Twitter: Snapshotsin www.snapshotsinhockeyhistory.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/snapshots-in-hockey-history/id1437461156?mt=2

Welcome back for our interview with big George Laraque.  During Part 2 hear about playing for head coach Kevin Lowe, Scoring his one and only Hatrick and which all time great HOF'er called to congratulate him!! Please don't forget to share, subscribe and follow us on social media.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snapshotsinhockeyhistory/ Twitter: Snapshotsin www.snapshotsinhockeyhistory.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/snapshots-in-hockey-history/id1437461156?mt=2 Don't forget to check out George's website where you can find out more about his businesses and buy his book!  http://georgeslaraque.com

Welcome to what has to be our "biggest" guest yet.  Join us as George Laraque takes us through his second season in the NHL with one of the most legendary franchises in the league.  Hear about being challenged by rookies during training camp, Doug Weight, the night the Oilers retired Gretzky's number and fighting some of the toughest players in the NHL.  Tune in on Thursday for the rest of our interview with one of the toughest of all time! Please don't forget to share, subscribe and follow us on social media.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snapshotsinhockeyhistory/ Twitter: Snapshotsin www.snapshotsinhockeyhistory.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/snapshots-in-hockey-history/id1437461156?mt=2    

John Ogrodnick joins us for part 2!  Hear more about the Red Wings organization in the 80's including Steve Yzerman, Ron Duguay, the Iltch Family, Line Brawls and more! Please don't forget to share, subscribe and follow us on social media.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snapshotsinhockeyhistory/ Twitter: Snapshotsin www.snapshotsinhockeyhistory.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/snapshots-in-hockey-history/id1437461156?mt=2

The year was 1984 and the Red Wings were in a rebuilding year - but that didn't stop our guest John Ogrodnick from going on a tear and scoring 55 goals!  Hear about coming up through the Wings organization, playing with Darryl Sittler and more!!

If you enjoy part 1 of our interview with Andy Sutton wait till you hear part 2!  Join us as Andy tells us one of how he learned to throw his famous body checks, about a young rookie named Marian Gaborik, and one of the few things he wishes he could change from his time playing for the Wild! Make sure you check out Andy's awesome company www.hockeytron.com for all your hockey needs and the upcoming re-release of Tackla!! Please don't forget to share, subscribe and follow us on social media.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snapshotsinhockeyhistory/ Twitter: Snapshotsin www.snapshotsinhockeyhistory.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/snapshots-in-hockey-history/id1437461156?mt=2

Happy Monday!  Are you a fan of the Minnesota Wild?  Join us as we relive the first season of the franchise with NHL veteran Andy Sutton!  Hear about fighting Gino Odjick, battling to stay in the lineup, the challenges of playing both forward and defense plus more!  Please don't forget to share, subscribe and follow us on social media.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snapshotsinhockeyhistory/ Twitter: Snapshotsin www.snapshotsinhockeyhistory.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/snapshots-in-hockey-history/id1437461156?mt=2

Welcome back for part 2 of our interview with Darcy Hordichuk!  Hear all about fighting Sean Avery, Which teammate threw ketchup and mustard all over him.  Thoughts on being suspended for fighting George Parros and more!!!Please don't forget to subscribe, review and share to spread the word about Snapshots in Hockey History!    

Happy Monday!  Join us for a great conversation with former NHL tough guy Darcy Hordichuk as we relive his 05-06 season with Nashville Predators.  During this episode we talk about coming to Nashville, the aftermath of the dread lockout, Paul Kariya and negotiating endorsements for his teammates!Make sure you tune in for part 2 on Tuesday to hear about fighting Sean Avery, Suspensions and Life After Hockey! Please don't forget to share, subscribe and follow us on social media.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snapshotsinhockeyhistory/ Twitter: Snapshotsin www.snapshotsinhockeyhistory.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/snapshots-in-hockey-history/id1437461156?mt=2

Fan of NHL fighters in the 90's then make sure you give Part 2 of our interview with Jim McKenzie!  Hear about fighting Probert, who he thought his toughest opponent was his reaction to the "big" Selanne trade, as well as the last Jets game and so much more!!!! Please don't forget to share, subscribe and follow us on social media.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snapshotsinhockeyhistory/ Twitter: Snapshotsin www.snapshotsinhockeyhistory.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/snapshots-in-hockey-history/id1437461156?mt=2

It was a tough time to a be a hockey fan in Winnipeg during the mid 90's.  After being told the team was going to be moved, the team ended up staying in the "Gateway to the West" for one more season.  Join us as NHL tough guy Jim McKenzie takes us back to 1995 and into the Jets locker room.  Hear about a rookie Shane Doan, Keith Tkachuk's contract dispute and of course the finish flash!! Please don't forget to share, subscribe and follow us on social media.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snapshotsinhockeyhistory/ Twitter: Snapshotsin www.snapshotsinhockeyhistory.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/snapshots-in-hockey-history/id1437461156?mt=2

Welcome back for part two of our interview with Claude Vilgrain.  Get the inside scoop on playing on the Canadian Olympic team during the Calgary games.  Hear about living in the Olympic Village, Playing against the Soviets and Claude's NHL debut! Please don't forget to share, subscribe and follow us on social media.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snapshotsinhockeyhistory/ Twitter: Snapshotsin www.snapshotsinhockeyhistory.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/snapshots-in-hockey-history/id1437461156?mt=2

Join us this week as we do something a little different and travel the world with former NHL'er and Canadian Olympian Claude Vilgrain!  Claude joins us to relive his experience playing for the 1988 Canadian Olympic Hockey Team.During part one Claude tells us all about the lead up to the 88 Olympics. Hear all about touring the world, Former GM and Coach Dave King, Playing with Mario Lemieux in Jr and the inner workings of Hockey Canada in the 80's! Please don't forget to share, subscribe and follow us on social media.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snapshotsinhockeyhistory/ Twitter: Snapshotsin www.snapshotsinhockeyhistory.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/snapshots-in-hockey-history/id1437461156?mt=2

Ready to hear about the Quebec Nordiques incredible 80-81 run?  Come on board as Dan tells us about the Stastny Brothers, Playing the Flyers, dealing with NHL owners and which player bit him!!!Please don't forget to rate, review and share!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snapshotsinhockeyhistory/ Twitter: Snapshotsin www.snapshotsinhockeyhistory.com

From the 1979-1981 Daniel Bouchard might as well have lived out of a suitcase.  After wrapping up his 79-80 season in Atlanta, Dan joins the team in Calgary before ultimately being sent back East to Quebec in the middle of the 80-81 season.  Hear about all of his travels, The Miracle on Ice hero Jim Craig as well the trade that shipped him East to Quebec.   Don't forget to join us on Thursday at 8 AM as we walk through Dan's unbelievable 1st season with the Quebec Nordiques.  Please don't forget to like, subscribe, and share.  

During part 1 of our interview with Chris Dingman we heard all about the first two rounds of the Colorado Avalanche's 2001 playoff run.  In part two we pick up right after game 7 vs the LA Kings!  Hear about Ray Bourque sticking up for his teammates, Chris scrapping during the finals, A player celebrating in the streets with his skates still on and so much more!! Don't forget to follow us on twitter @SnapshotsIn and on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/snapshotsinhockeyhistory/.  You can also follow Chris on twitter @DingDishPlease don't forget to rate, review and share!

Who wants to go inside the locker room of 2000-2001 Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup Champions.  Join us as Chris Dingman takes us back and walks us through the first two series in their march to the Stanley Cup.  Hear about Bob Hartley, Patrick Roy and why you don't each chicken wings the night before practice with Adam Foote! Please don't forget to join us on Thursday at 8 AM for part 2 of out interview with Chris.  In the meantime please give us a follow on social media at @SnapshotsIn on twitter and on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/snapshotsinhockeyhistory/.   You can also follow Chris on twitter @DingDish    

Welcome back and thanks for joining us as we finish reviewing the 01-02 Boston Bruins season with Jamie Rivers! Hear more @ByronDafoe34, the infamous Stephen Peat vs @PJstock28 fight, a hilarious Joe Thornton story, plenty of playoff talk and so much more!!!Don't forget to follow Jamie on twitter @JamieRivers08 and don't forget to follow us on social media and check out our website at  www.snapshotsinhockeyhistory.com twitter: @Snapshotsin facebook:https://www.facebook.com/snapshotsinhockeyhistory/