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Way Out West - The Mousehole AFC PodcastGoldie and Jake Willand Post-MatchEd Varcoe gets Mark Goldsworthy and Jake Ash thoughts on the 2-2 draw at home to Willand in the FA Cup
2024-08-1803 min
Locked On Red Sox - Daily Podcast On The Boston Red SoxRed Sox Second Base Plan B Options, Eric Hosmer Opts In & Paxton Option DecisionThe dominoes continue to fall in the first week of the offseason for the Red Sox as the team and players begin making decisions on their options for the 2023 season. Eric Hosmer gives the Red Sox more clarity of his future as he opts into his 3 year, $39 million deal. Pitcher James Paxton also had his club option declined but has the ability to pick up a $4 million player option to stay with the team. Since the future of Xander Bogaerts is up in the air, Mark Feinsand reported that the Red Sox are beginning to look for options at 2...
2022-11-0926 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#72 Eddie Westfall: Boston Bruins Stanley Cup Champion and NY Islanders Hall of Famer.Eddie was one of the NHL's all-time great defensive forwards
My guest on episode 72 is Eddie Westfall and 18-year NHL veteran and one of the most respected players of his generation. A four-time NHL All Star and Masterton Trophy winner, Westfall is regarded as one of the greatest defensive forwards the game has ever seen.
Eddie spent the 1960s with the Boston Bruins and was known as “The Shadow” for his prowess in shutting down the games most prolific forwards such as Bobby Hull and Gordie Howe. As the Bruins began building a championship team in the...
2020-05-0556 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#71 Wayne Carleton - 1970 Boston Bruins Stanley Cup ChampionOur guest on episode 71 is Wayne “Swoop” Carleton, who was an important part of the Boston Bruins 1969-70 Stanley Cup championship team. In fact, he was on the ice when Bobby Orr scored his famous Cup-clinching goal in the fourth game of the 1970 Stanley Cup Final.
Carleton played junior hockey for the Toronto Marlboros, from 1961-1966 and he played a starring role in the Marlboros 1964 Memorial Cup championship. After a brief stay with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Carleton was traded to the Bruins during the 69-70 season. With Boston he teamed with Derek Sanderson and Eddie Westfall on a p...
2020-04-3042 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#70 A Tribute to Tom Webster, Pat Stapleton and John HughesA tribute to departed legends
Episode 70 of the Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast is a tribute to three NHL and WHA players who passed away recently: Tom “Hawkeye” Webster, Pat “Whitey” Stapleton and John “Tank Hughes.
We begin with a look back at the remarkable career of Tom Webster.
Tom was my favorite Whaler in the early days of the franchise. In fact, in my very first trip to Whalers Gift Store in 1975, I purchased a Whalers #8 replica sweater.
Tom was the Whalers first star, scoring 52 goals to lead the Whalers to the WHA ch...
2020-04-1832 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#69 Andre Lacroix - The Memoir of the WHA Scoring King -- "After the Second Snowfall."The "Magician" has written his memoirs.
Episode 69 of the Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast features the return of one of our favorite guests -- WHA scoring king Andre Lacroix. Andre has written his memoir -- “After the Second Snowfall”, which details his amazing hockey journey through pro hockey in the 1960s and 1970s and his fascinating life after leaving the game.
Andre, of course, was an original Philadelphia Flyer in the NHL and a WHA pioneer in 1972. By the mid 70s he had established himself as one of the premier players in either league.
Known...
2020-04-121h 01
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#68 Tom Fergus 30-Goal Scorer with the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple LeafsNobody had a more lethal wrist shot than Tom Fergus.
Episode 68 of the Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast features Tom Fergus, who played 726 NHL games with the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs and Vancouver Canucks in the 1980s and early 90s.. Fergus was known for his sensational wrist shot, which helped him record back-to-back 30-goal seasons with Boston and Toronto en route to a total of 235 goals for his career.
Tom is entertaining and insightful as he recalls his longshot road to the NHL draft, his junior coach -- Mike Keenan, the much-publicized contract battle and e...
2020-04-041h 03
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#67 Bob Bourne - New York Islanders Hall of Famer and 4-time Stanley Cup ChampionNY Islanders Legend Bob Bourne: Speed, Skill and Character
Episode 67 of the Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast features New York Islanders Hall of Famer Bob Bourne, whose speed, skill and versatility were key components in the Islanders’ four Stanley Cup wins in the 1980s. In his 14-year NHL career, Bob scored 30 goals twice and 20 goals three times, was a member of Team Canada in 1984 and was awarded the Masterton Trophy for dedication to hockey in 1987.
In this discussion, Bob reveals the inside story of his rise to the NHL and delivers great insights on legendary teammates su...
2020-03-2852 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#66 3ICE CEO EJ Johnston Discusses New 3v3 Pro LeagueAs we learned in our recent interview with Steve Baker, an exciting three-on-three professional hockey league is set to debut in North America in 2021
Dubbed 3ICE, the league was founded by today’s guest EJ Johnston, the son of former NHL goaltender Eddie Johnston and Craig Patrick, the former GM of the Pittsburgh Penguins. EJ Johnston serves as CEO of 3Ice and Patrick is its commissioner.
Inspired by the NHL’s exciting three v three overtime format, the upstart league will emphasize a fast paced style of play and fewer rules than traditional pro hockey. Each gam...
2020-03-2147 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#65: Danny Gare: Two-Time 50-Goal Scorer and the Captain of the Buffalo Sabres and Detroit Red WingsDanny Gare shared the NHL Goal scoring title in 1980 with 56 goals
Episode 65 of the Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast features 14-year NHL pro and captain of the Buffalo Sabres and Detroit Red Wings Danny Gare.
In this episode Danny takes through his youth in Nelson, B.C. to the rough-and-tumble junior days in Calgary and right through his outstanding NHL career in which he twice scored 50 goals, played in two NHL All Star games and was selected to Team Canada in the 1976 and 1981 Canada Cup tournaments.
An undersized and scrappy winger with a wicked...
2020-01-121h 11
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#64 Allan Globensky: A Feared, but Reluctant WHA and Minor League EnforcerIn an era that was as much about violence and mayhem as scoring and finesse, Allan Globensky's battered fists were more valuable than his hockey stick.
Episode 64 of the Pro Hockey Alumni podcast features Allan Globensky, a feared enforcer with the WHA Quebec Nordiques in the 1970s.
In the early 70s, Globensky was a member of the incomparable Montreal Junior Canadiens, where her served as a popular and self-described goon on a Memorial Cup-winning squad that included Hall of Famer Gilbert Perreault and perennial NHL all-star Richard Martin.
Allan was Selected by Minnesota N...
2020-01-051h 10
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#63 KC Scouts History with Troy Treasure and NE Whalers Upset Win over the USSR in 1976.The KC Scouts and WHA Whalers? It's a 70's hockey free for all!
Episode 63 of the Pro Hockey Alumni podcast features a look back at the Kansas City Scouts NHL franchise with author Troy Treasure and my review of the historic New England Whalers upset of the Soviet National team on December 27, 1976.
Troy Treasure’s book “Icing on the Plains” is the story of Kansas City’s attempt to integrate major league hockey into its sports marketplace — only to see it fall through thin ice.
Painstakingly researched, “Icing on the Plains” features great hockey stories...
2019-12-291h 06The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#62 Robin Burns: From Pittsburgh Penguins and KC Scouts LW to Hockey Visionary and InventorHe might be hockey's most interesting man.
Episode 62 of the Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast features Robin Burns — one of the most entertaining and impactful people to ever play in the NHL.
As a left wing for the Pittsburgh Penguins and Kansas City Scouts in the 1970s, Burns was know as a fun guy, a natural comedian and the life of the party. But Robin was also a visionary, who would eventually pioneer one of the most important hockey equipment innovations: the visor.
After rising to president of Micron skate company, Robin founded a lon...
2019-12-221h 26
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#61 Denis Herron: Vezina-Winning Goaltender; Montreal Canadiens, Pittsburgh Penguins, Kansas City ScoutsDenis Herron won both the Vezina and Jennings Trophy during a stellar 14-year NHL career.
Goaltender Denis Herron is our guest on episode 61 of the Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast.
From 1972 to 1986 Denis played 14 NHL seasons, which included the three stops with the Pittsburgh Penguins, a "trial by fire" stint with the expansion Kansas City Scouts and three solid campaigns in Montreal, where he won both the Vezina and Jennings league trophies.
We cover a lot of ground with Denis and he tells great stories about former teammates, coaches and GM’s. Denis also rev...
2019-12-1351 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#60 Dennis Maruk: The Forgotten 60-Goal Man of the Washington Capitals. OT: Hartford Whalers, Boston Bruins and more.Only 20 men in NHL history have scored 60 or more goals in a single season.
A sometimes forgotten member of this select club is an undersized, take-no-prisoners centre named Dennis Maruk. And it’s only fitting that Dennis is our guest on episode 60 of the Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast.
As a junior in the OHA, Maruk was the one of the greatest players in London Knights history, but his 5-8 height scared off NHL teams until the second round of the 1975 Draft, where he was chosen by the woebegone California Seals. After a standout rookie season in...
2019-12-081h 14
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#59 NY Rangers Goalies with Author George Grimm. OT: Hartford Whalers, Boston Bruins, WHA and MoreEd Giacomin, Gilles Villemure, John Davidson are just a few of the goalies George Grimm features in his new book "Guardians of the Goal."
Episode 59 of the Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast looks back at the great NY Rangers goalies of the 1960s and 70s and features an overtime session with classic hockey news and notes.
Today’s guest is author and NY Rangers historian George Grimm, whose outstanding new book — “Guardians of the Goal” - is a comprehensive guide to everyone who has ever played goal for the New York Rangers.
This book is a mus...
2019-11-2953 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#58 Steve Baker - New York Rangers Goaltender 1979-83Goaltender Steve Baker had some great moments for the early 80s New York Rangers.
Episode 58 of the Pro Hockey Alumni features goaltender Steve Baker, who played with the New York Rangers between 1979 and 1983.
Baker was a standout at Union College coached by legendary Ned Harkness. He was drafted by the Rangers with the 44th pick overall in the 1977 NHL Entry Draft.
He began his NHL career losing only one of his first ten games in 1979–80. He later gained great acclaim in the 1981 playoffs, when the upstart Rangers upset the LA Kings and the St. Louis...
2019-11-2455 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#57 Joe Watson: Philadelphia Flyers Stanley Cup ChampionFrom Smithers B.C. to NHL All Star and Flyers Stanley Cup Champion
Episode 57 of the PHA Podcast features the man who has been a Philadelphia Flyer since day one: Joe Watson —- who delivers over an hour of amazing and humorous hockey stories about his remarkable 14-year NHL career with the Boston Bruins, Philadelphia Flyers and Colorado Rockies.
A two-time NHL All Star and a member of the BC Hockey HOF and the Flyers HOF, Watson’s unlikely journey from Smithers BC to two-time Stanley Cup champion is truly fascinating. And, you’ll learn a lot...
2019-11-171h 09
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#56 A Tribute to Dean Prentice and A Review of the Rangers-Bruins Alumni Weekend.Remembering 22-year NHL and five time All Star Dean Prentice
Welcome to episode 56 of the pro hockey alumni podcast — a special edition of the show in which we’ll look back at the life and career of 22-year NHL veteran Dean Prentice, who passed away on Nov. 3rd, 2019.
Between 1952-53 and 1973-74, Dean Prentice played in 1,378 regular season National Hockey League games with the New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings, Pittsburgh Penguins and Minnesota North Stars. Over that time, he scored 391 and assisted on 469 for 860 points.
Dean scored 20 or more goals with...
2019-11-1135 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#55 Gary Smith Part 2: Tales from Chicago, Vancouver, Washington and WinnipegEpisode 55 of the PHA Podcast features part 2 of our two-part discussion with Gary"Suitcase" Smith, one of the NHL’s premier goaltenders — and most fascinating characters — of the 1960s and 1970s.
In the episode, Gary gives us amazing and humorous insights into the second half of his career with eye-opening tales from his days with the Chicago Blackhawks, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals, Minnesota North Stars and the Winnipeg Jets. As he did in part one, Gary delivers an honest no-holds-barred look at his life in big league hockey.
Also know as “Axe” for his stick-wielding ways, Gary...
2019-11-081h 02
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#54 Gary "Suitcase" Smith Part 1 - Toronto Maple Leafs and Oakland SealsThe inside scoop on the 1960s Toronto Maple Leafs and the California Seals from one hockey's most colorful characters.
Episode 54 of the PHA podcast features part one of our two-part discussion with Gary"Suitcase" Smith, one of the NHL’s premier goaltenders — and most fascinating characters — of the 1960s and 1970s.
In the episode, Gary gives us amazing and humorous insights into his first two big league stops in Oakland and Toronto as well as his junior career with the Toronto Marlboros.
Also know as “Axe” for his stick-wielding ways, Gary was the co-winner of...
2019-11-0158 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#53 Mark Mowers 7-year NHL Pro with Detroit, Boston, Nashville and Anaheim.Brett Hull, Steve Yzerman, Zdeno Charo, Patrice Bergeron and Nicklas Lidstrom are among his HOF teammates
Episode 53 of the the Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast has a Boston Bruins focus.
First we’ll talk with Mark Mowers — a 7-year NHL forward with Nashville, Detroit, Boston and Anaheim — about his playing career and his current role as a scout for the Minnesota Wild.
Before embarking on his pro career, Mowers was a Hobey Baker finalist and two-time All Hockey East selection during his days as a University of New Hampshire Wildcat. Mark was also a prolifi...
2019-10-241h 31
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#52 - A Tribute to Larry Hale - Philadelphia Flyers and Houston Aeros DTerry Ruskowski and Morris Lukowich Remember Teammate and Friend Larry Hale
Episode 52 of the Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast is a tribute to former Philadelphia Flyers and Houston Aeros defenseman Larry “Stoney” Hale, who passed away of natural causes in his native British Columbia on Sept. 27, 2019 at the age of 77.
Hale was born October 9, 1941 in Summerland, British Columbia. After a long stint with the Seattle Totems of the old Western Hockey League, he signed with the Philadelphia Flyers in 1968.
Hale played 196 regular season games for the Flyers between the 1968-69 and 1971-72 seasons.
H...
2019-10-1520 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#51 Bruce Landon: New England Whalers Goaltender and AHL Hall of FamerBruce Landon an original New England Whalers G and AHL Hall of Famer
Episode 51 of the Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast features Bruce "Batesy" Landon, a solid WHA goaltender with the New England Whalers, a Springfield hockey icon and one of the most respected men in hockey.
Following a successful junior career with the Ontario Hockey League’s Peterborough Petes, Bruce was selected in the fourth round of the 1969 draft by the Los Angeles Kings
He played three seasons for the Kings minor-league affiliate Springfield Kings, backing up future Hockey Hall of Famer Billy Smith as...
2019-10-071h 04
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#50 WHA Summit Series '74 Review, NHL Training Camp Memories, NYR Rangers vs. Boston Bruins Alumni ClassicWith Bobby Hull, Gordie Howe and Gerry Cheevers, Team Canada 1974 was a team Canadians and WHA fans could be proud of.
Welcome to Episode 50 of the Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast.
This is a Topic Episode featuring many of our previous guests.
First, we’’ll celebrate the 45th anniversary of “The Forgotten Summit” — the 8-game 1974 Summit Series battle between the best of Team Canada (i.e. Team WHA) and the Soviet Union. Rick Smith played defense for Team Canada ’74 and he provides unique insights into this overlooked super series that featured the likes of Bobby Hull...
2019-09-2346 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#49 Dan Quinn: Scoring Star for the Calgary Flames and Pittsburgh PenguinsDan Quinn Was a Highly Skilled Offensive Star for 14 NHL Seasons.
Episode 49 of the Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast features 14-year NHL veteran and celebrity golf legend Dan Quinn.
Dan was drafted 13th overall by the Calgary Flames in 1983 and he made his debut with Calgary halfway through the next season, scoring 52 points in 54 games and adding 8 more points in eight post season games.
He really hit his stride in 1985-86 as he led the Flames in scoring with 72 points and recorded 15 points in 18 playoff games as the Flames advanced to the Stanley Cup fi...
2019-09-0857 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#48 Bruins G Jim "Seaweed" Pettie is Remembered by Rick MiddletonJim "Seaweed" Pettie was a colorful and rambunctious goalie for the Boston Bruins
In episode 48, we remember the life and career of the fun-loving Boston Bruins Goaltender Jim Seaweed Pettie, who passed away on August 31, 2019 at the age of 65.
A 9th round draft pick by the Bruins in 1973, Seaweed played in 118 games with the IHL Dayton Gems between the 1973-74 and 1975-76 seasons.
During the 1975-76 season, Pettie went 12-3 in the post season to lead the Gems to the Turner Cup championship.
As a goalie, Seaweed was rambunctious and combative a...
2019-09-0308 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#47 Hockey Fights 1, Russ Conway Remembered, 2019 RI Hockey Hall of Fame EventHockey Fight Stories Part 1 -- Jerry Rollins, Joe Noris and John Van Boxmeer
We’ll play three periods in this episode
First, we’ll start with our "Classic Stories" Series — Tonight is part 1 of Hockey Fights.
Three of our guests from previous shows: Jerry Rollins, Joe Noris and John Van Boxmeer share their old time hockey fight tales.
In period two we’ll get caught up with classic hockey news — and we’ll remember the man who took down the Eagle — journalist Russ Conway, who passed away this past week.
In period th...
2019-08-271h 02
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#46 Blake Dunlop -- 1981 NHL Masterton Trophy WinnerOur guest today is 1981 Masterton Trophy winner Blake Dunlop, an 11-year NHL pro with the North Stars, Flyers, Blues and Red Wings.
As a junior in 1972-73, Blake led the Ontario Hockey Association in scoring with 159 points in 62 games. He was the first pick of the Minnesota North Stars in the 1973 NHL draft.
After four up-and-down seasons with Minnesota, Blake career took a turn for the better in 1977-78 when he joined the AHL’s Maine Mariners, the AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers. Blake helped lead the Mariners to a Calder Cup championship and was n...
2019-08-1458 minThe Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#45 - A Tribute to Mike Christie, Tough D for the Seals, Rockies, Barons and CanucksEpisode 45 of the Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast is a tribute to 7-year NHL pro Mike Christie, who passed away on July 11, 2019.
Born in Big Spring, Texas, and raised in Calgary, Alberta, Mike was the first native Texan to play in the NHL although it was strictly a technicality as his father was a Canadian citizen working for an American oil company and Mike grew up in Canada.
Before turning pro , Mike played for the University of Denver, becoming a first team all-American in 1971 as well being chosen to the US amateur national team at the 1972 Ice H...
2019-08-0414 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#44 Morris Lukowich Part 2A two-time NHL All Star and WHA Champion with the Winnipeg Jets
Episode 44 of the PHA podcast is Part 2 of our discussion with Morris Lukowich.
Morris gives you inside access to behind the scenes stories from his early years in the WHA and his NHL days with Winnipeg, Boston and LA. He delivers interesting stories about Mike Murphy, Pat Quinn, Ray Bourque, Gordie Howe, Mark Howe and many more.
We also discuss sports psychology, nutrition, mental health, life after hockey and much more in a wide ranging interview that stretched over two nights an...
2019-08-011h 04
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#43 Mike Boland - Original WHA Ottawa National, Emmy Winning FilmakerA prolific storyteller, who fought the likes of Battleship Bob Kelly and Dave "Killer" Hanson.
Our guest on episode 43 of the Pro Hockey Alumni podcast is Mike Boland, an original member of the WHA Ottawa Nationals, a Calder Cup winner with the Springfield Kings, briefly a Broad St. Bully and, ultimately, one of Canada’s premier cinematographers.
Mike is humorous and personable and he’s got captivating stories about hockey legends like Bobby Hull (there’s a part 2 to the preceding story), Billy Smith, Butch Goring, Battleship Bob Kelly, Dave “Killer” Hanson, Gilles “Looney” Gratton, Johnny Wilson ...
2019-07-251h 16
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#42 Morris Lukowich - NHL and WHA All Star Part 1Morris Lukowich scored over 40 goals four times in his big league career.
This is Part 1 of our two part series with WHA and NHL All Star Morris Lukowich, who scored over 300 major league goals by combining great skating, hard shooting and a willingness to absorb punishment in front of the net.
After a brilliant junior career with the Medicine Hat Tigers, Morris was drafted by the NHL Pittsburgh Penguins in 1976, but opted to play with Gordie Howe and the WHA Houston Aeros.
He immediately made an impact in the WHA and eventually became a 6...
2019-07-2253 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#41 Rhode Island Reds Reunion SpecialRick Middleton, Ed Giacomin and Johnny Bower are just a few of the NHL greats who played for the AHL Providence Reds
In Episode 41 of the Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast, we discuss, the rich tradition of professional hockey in Rhode Island as we prepare for the 19th annual Rhode Island Reds Reunion on August 4, 2019
More than two dozen former Providence Reds and other hockey luminaries are expected to attend the event at Goddard State Park in Warwick, RI. Ticket Info is on the show notes and also mentioned in the show.
Among those exp...
2019-07-1537 minThe Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#40 Hartford Whalers 2019 Reunion SpecialThe Hartford Whalers are back! A celebration of the Hartford Whalers 3rd annual reunion coming up on July 12th and 13th 2019 as hosted by the Hartford Yard Goats baseball team.
The key event for hockey fans will be the on-field BBQ on the afternoon of the 13th — this is a great way to meet the Whalers and hear some unforgettable hockey stories while enjoying great food and one of America’s great minor league ballparks.
Today’s shows features conversations with Yard Goats Asst. GM Dean Zappalorti a die-hard Whalers fan who coordinates the event and four...
2019-07-1029 minThe Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#39 - Dennis Sobchuk: Junior Hockey Icon to WHA SuperstarDennis “Super Sobby” Sobchuk was a dynamic junior hockey star, who went on to achieve success in the World Hockey Association.
Sobby is still a hockey legend in Regina Saskatchewan, where he starred with the junior Pats in the early 1970s. He played 200 games from 1971 to 1974, registering 191 goals and 225 assists. On a team that included the likes of Clark Gillies and Gregg Joly, he was named the most valuable player of the 1974 Memorial Cup. He later had his number #14 retired and in 2018 he and Guy Lafleur were chosen as honorary captains of the MasterCard 100th edition of the Me...
2019-06-271h 10
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#38 Wayne Babych - The 1st St. Louis Blues 50-goal ScorerWith the St. Louis Blues winning the Stanley Cup, what better time to talk with Blues legend Wayne Babych — the first 50-goal scorer in franchise history.
A great shooter, who who could mix it up with anyone, Wayne was drafted third overall by the Blues in 1978. As a rookie in 1978-79, he scored 27 goals in 69 games playing RW on the Blues “Kid Line” with Bernie Federko and Brian Sutter as he finished third in the rookie of the year voting behind.
After scoring 26 goals in just 59 games in the next season, Wayne hit his stride in 1980...
2019-06-161h 17
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#37 John Van Boxmeer: High Scoring D with Montreal, Buffalo and ColoradoJohn Van Boxmeer was a first round draft pick (14th overall) by the Montreal Canadiens in 1972 and went on to an outstanding 10-year NHL career as a high-scoring defenseman with the Habs, Colorado Rockies, Buffalo Sabres and Quebec Nordiques.
John was part of Montreal’s 1975-76 Stanley Cup powerhouse team, playing behind Hall of Fame defensemen Larry Robinson, Guy Lapointe and Serge Savard. In search of consistent playing time, he was dealt to the Colorado Rockies in 1976 and established himself as a solid NHL blueliner with an improving, but struggling franchise.
When Scotty Bowman took ove...
2019-06-071h 06
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#36 Larry Lund - Houston Aeros WHA LegendWHA legend Larry Lund, the Rebel League’s 12th all-time leading scorer, is our guest on episode 36 of the PHA Podcast.
Before becoming an original Houston Aero at he age of 32, Lund played 12 outstanding seasons in the minors, mostly in the Western Hockey League with Seattle and Phoenix.
With Gordie Howe and the Aeros, Lund centered the “Go Go Line” with Andre Hinse and Frank Hughes, as the Aeros won the Avco Cup in 1974 and 1975. His best season was 1974–75 when he led the Aeros in points with 108, good fifth overall in the WHA. He played in the annu...
2019-05-2553 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#35 Phil Bourque: Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup Winner in 1991 and 1992“The 'Ol Two-Niner” Phil Bourque is our guest on episode 35 of the PHA Podcast.
Phil played 18 pro seasons and is best known as a key member of the 1991 and 1992 Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins. The grit, hustle and toughness of foot soldiers like Bourque, Troy Loney and Bob Errey were a crucial elements to success for the star-studded Pens.
Phil recalls his passion for becoming an NHL player and the many obstacles he faced en route to making to the top. He takes us behind the scenes with revealing stories about Mario Lemieux, Scotty Bowman, Badger...
2019-05-181h 01
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#34 Geoff Kirbyson (Author) and the 1978-79 WHA Champion Winnipeg JetsWinnipeg-based author and journalist Geoff Kirbyson is our guest on episode 34 of the PHA Podcast and we’ll take an in-depth look at the 1978-79 Winnipeg Jets Avco Cup Championship team. After the interview with Geoff we’ve included some great insight on that team by Jets center Terry Ruskowski, who was our guest episode 16.
Geoff Kirbyson is a life-long Jets fans, who wrote a fabulous book about the WHA’s greatest line - The Hotline - Anders Hedberg, Ulf Nilsson and Bobby Hull. When Ulf and Anders left the Jets for the NHL New York Rangers in 1978...
2019-05-0440 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#33 Tim Sweeney - Anaheim Mighty Ducks Original and 1992 US Olympian1992 US Olympian and 10-year pro Tim Sweeney is our guest on episode 33 of the Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast.
A Hall of Fame 4-year player at Boston College, Tim played along side numerous future NHLers such as Craig Janney, Brian Leetch and Doug Brown. Tim was drafted by the Calgary Flames in 1985 and began his pro career in 1989-90 with Salt Lake of the IHL, where he led the team in scoring and was voted as the top US rookie in the league.
While with the parent Flames in 1992, Tim was chosen to play for the U...
2019-04-2849 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#32 Rick Smith - Boston Bruins Stanley Cup Champion, 1970Rick Smith was one of hockey’s steadiest defenseman in the 1970s and he’s our guest on episode 32 of the PHA Podcast.
Rick is a well-spoken and humorous guy and you’ll enjoy his reflections on his fascinating 13-year big league journey. Rick tells at least 25 great stories, including: joining Bobby Orr and Boston Bruins on their quest for the Stanley Cup, the shocking trade to the California Golden Seals, his amazing stay with the wild Minnesota Fighting Saints of the WHA and his return to Boston with Don Cherry’s lunchpail Bruins of the late 1970s.
2019-04-131h 50
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#31 Randy Manery - The Flames First All StarRandy Manery, the Flames Franchise first-ever All Star is our guest on Episode 31 off the Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast.
A steady defenseman, who could carry the puck, Randy played 592 NHL games with the Atlanta Flames, Detroit Red Wings and LA Kings. He was named as the Flames’ representative in the 1973 NHL All Star Game in New York and later was twice voted to be the top defenseman on the LA Kings.
In this interview Randy recalls the early days of hockey in the deep South, colorful personalities like Pat Quinn, Boom Boom Geoffrion and Tom Lys...
2019-03-2952 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#30 Mike Rogers - 3-Time 100-point Scorer with the New York Rangers and Hartford WhalersEpisode 30 of the Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast Features “Mighty” Mike Rogers, the speedy and skilled centerman, who was one of the most productive centers in hockey during the 1970s and 80s.
Mike was the WHA rookie of the Year in 1975 with the Edmonton Oilers, but was soon traded to the New England Whalers, where solidified himself as consistent 70-80 point scorer.
But, when the Whalers joined the NHL in 1979-80, Rogers really took off scoring 105 points and recording a plus 28 plus/minus rating. The “Stash-Bash and Dash” line with Rogers flanked by Blaine Stoughton and Pat Boute...
2019-03-1052 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#29 Don Luce - 1970's Buffalo Sabres Two-Way StarEpisode 29 of the Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast Features Don Luce, a Buffalo Sabres Hall of Famer, who was one of the NHL’s premier two-way players in the 1970s.
Luce teamed with wingers Craig Ramsay and Danny Gare to form one of hockey’s most potent lines. In all, Luce played 894 career NHL games, scoring 225 goals and 329 assists for 554 points. His best statistical season was the 1974–75 season with the Buffalo Sabres, when he set career highs in goals (33), points (76), shorthanded goals (8), and plus minus with a +61 rating.
Don won the Masterton Trophy in 1975 and was and NHL...
2019-03-011h 08
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#28 Bernie Nicholls, LA Kings Scoring Sensation in the 1980s.Episode 28 of the Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast features Bernie Nicholls, one of hockey all-time great goal scorers, who scored 521 regular season and playoff goals with several NHL teams in an impressive 18-year career. Bernie offers great memories of his NHL days, playing with Marcel Dionne and Wayne Gretzky and the exciting 1980's scene in LA’s Fabulous Forum. He also talks candidly about his fight to assist NHL Alumni, who have suffered post career health issue related to head injuries.
Drafted by LA in 1980, Bernie would enjoy over eight productive years with the the Kings, highlighted by his...
2019-01-2750 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#27 Phil Myre - Goaltender of the Atlanta FlamesEpisode 27 of the Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast features goaltender Phil Myre, who played over 400 NHL games in 14 seasons with the Montreal Canadiens, Atlanta Flames, St. Louis Blues, Philadelphia Flyers, Colorado Rockies and Buffalo Sabres.
Phil was selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the first round, fifth overall, in 1966. He played parts of three seasons with the Habs before being chosen by the Atlanta Flames in the 1972 expansion draft.
Phil and Dan Bouchard were an outstanding 1-2 tandem in goal for the next six seasons. Individually, Phil’s finest NHL season came in 1974-75 when he recorded five...
2019-01-181h 03
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#26 Peter Taglianetti - Two-Time Stanley Cup Winner with the Pittsburgh PenguinsEpisode 26 of the Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast features Peter Taglianetti, a 10-year NHL pro with the Winnipeg Jets, Minnesota North Stars, Tampa Bay Lightning and, of course, the Pittsburgh Penguins, with which he won two 2 Stanley Cups. Peter also enjoyed a standout four-year career at Providence College and is a member of the PC Hall of Fame.
A tough, old-school defenseman, Peter was an important figure on those powerhouse Penguins teams providing a hard-hitting aggressive style that was a perfect complement to his high-flying teammates.
Peter is an entertaining guy and a great storyteller. In fac...
2019-01-051h 01
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#25 Paul Gardner - Prolific Pittsburgh Penguins Power Play ProducerEpisode 25 of the Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast features Paul Gardner, a consistent 30-goal scorer with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Toronto Maple Leafs and the Colorado Rockies in the 1970’s and 80’s.
Paul comes from a legendary hockey family, which includes his father Cal, an all star centerman with the Bruins, Leafs, Blackhawks and Rangers and brother Dave, a first round pick and NHL pro.
With the Penguins, Paul twice led the NHL in power play goals. Blessed with a great touch around the net, his career average of 36 goals scored per 80 games ranks the 55th among all NHL...
2018-12-2944 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#24 Brian Propp - Philadelphia Flyers LegendEpisode 24 of the Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast features one of hockey’s all-time best LW’s — Brian Propp, who played 15 NHL seasons with the Philadelphia Flyers, Minnesota North Stars, Boston Bruins and the Hartford Whalers.
After a unbelievable junior career with the Brandon Wheat Kings of the WCHL, Brian was drafted by the Flyers in the first round, 14th overall in the 1979 NHL Entry draft.
He’d go on to score 1,004 points over 1,016 NHL games and ranks second in Flyers history in goals (369, behind Bill Barber) and is second in assists (480, second behind Bobby Clarke)
Bri...
2018-12-2249 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#23 Mike Antonovich - WHA Star and Minnesota Hockey LegendEpisode 23 of the Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast features Mike Antonovich, the talented Minnesota Hockey legend and a seven-year WHA star with the Minnesota Fighting Saints and New England Whalers.
After three standout seasons at the University of Minnesota, Mike became an original Fighting Saint in 1972.
His Pro Career blossomed in 1975 when he played LW on a line with veterans Dave Keon and John McKenzie with the Fighting Saints. He was well on this way to a 40 Goal season until the team folded in February 1976. That Saints team was a threat to win it all in th...
2018-12-1646 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#22 Jordy Douglas WHA/NHL Pro with Hartford, Minnesota and WinnipegEpisode 22 of the Pro Hockey Alumni podcast features the personable Jordy Douglas, a WHA and NHL pro, who scored 33 goals with the Hartford Whalers in 1979-80.
After a great junior career with the Flin Flon Bombers, Jordy elected to sign with the New England Whalers of the World Hockey Association in 1978.
With the Whalers, he teamed with hockey legends like Johnny McKenzie, Davey Keon and Gordie Howe as he learned the ropes of playing big league hockey. Jordy scored a goal in his first WHA game and really found his groove in the post-season. As a r...
2018-12-0849 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#21 Mike Corrigan - LA Kings and Vancouver Canucks OriginalEpisode 21 of the Pro Hockey Alumni podcast features Mike Corrigan, a 11-year NHL veteran with the LA Kings, Vancouver Canucks and Pittsburgh Penguins.
Mike was both an original LA King and Vancouver Canuck but it was in his second go-round with the Kings where he made his mark in the NHL.
A tough, versatile and gritty forward, Mike’s scored 37 goals with the Kings in 1972-73, playing on a line with Juha Widing and Bob Berry. He was key part of the 1974-75 Kings squad that garnered 105 points during the regular season.
Mike’s caree...
2018-12-0144 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#20 Matt DiBiase (author), PJ Stock and Al IafrateToday’s Guest on the PHA Podcast is Matt DiBiase, the author of the book — “the Art of the Dealers, the NHL Greatest General Managers”
"The Art of the Dealers" is based several interviews with NHL players and general managers (active and retired) like Lou Lamoriello, Cliff Fletcher, Ray Shero, Doug Wilson, Jim Rutherford, and David Poile, who shared their insights and philosophies about what it takes to manage, build, and maintain great hockey teams. In this interview we discuss great managerial legends like Sam Pollock, Emile Francis, Bill Torrey, Conn Smythe, Harry Sinden, Glen Sather and more.
2018-11-2558 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#19 Paul Stewart - WHA/NHL Enforcer, NHL Referee, US Hockey Hall of FamerWHA and NHL Tough Guy, Hall of Fame Referee, Cancer Survivor, Paul “Stewcat” Stewart may be the most interesting man in hockey, but he made his mark well beyond the sport -- inspiring people from all walks of life to find, in themselves, the will and the courage to achieve and survive even the most dire of circumstances.
Incredibly, Paul climbed to the top of the NHL ladder twice — as a player and referee. In Episode 19 of the Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast, we focus on Paul’s playing career -- an incredible journey from Zamboni Driver at Philadelphia...
2018-11-1954 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#18 Keith "Huffer" Christiansen - A Tribute to a Minnesota Hockey LegendEpisode 18 of the Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast is a Tribute to US Hockey legend Keith “Huffer” Christensen, who died on November 5th, 2018 at the age 74.
After a legendary high school career in International Falls, MN, Huffer became a standout player at The University of Minnesota Duluth in the 1960s, putting that program on the hockey map. He captained the silver medal winning 1972 US Olympic hockey team and concluded his playing career in the World Hockey Association with Minnesota Fighting Saints.
In 2005 he was inducted into the US Hockey Hall of Fame.
At just 5-6 and 1...
2018-11-1018 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#17 Rick Middleton Boston Bruins LegendWhat an honor to talk with this week’s guest — my good friend and Boston Bruins legend Rick “Nifty” Middleton.
A first round draft pick of the NY Rangers in 1973, Nifty scored 448 career goals and 988 career points in 14 sensational NHL seasons with the Rangers and Bruins. He topped 40 goals and 90 points for five consecutive seasons in the 1980s and played in three NHL All Star Games and Two Canada Cups.
While his stick handling and offensive flair were legendary, he also was also a great two-way player and is the Bruins all-time leader in shorthanded goals.
2018-11-031h 00
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#16 Terry Ruskowski - Captain of the Chicago Blackhawks, LA Kings, Pittsburgh Penguins and Houston AerosTerry "Roscoe" Ruskowski played for the Chicago Black Hawks, Los Angeles Kings, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Minnesota North Stars in the National Hockey League (NHL), and for the Houston Aeros and Winnipeg Jets of the World Hockey Association (WHA).
Ruskowski's leadership on the ice was recognized with his tenure as captain of the Aeros, Blackhawks, Kings, and Penguins, the only player in major professional history to captain four clubs.
Ruskowski won two Avco Cup Championships in the WHA (1975 and 1979).
After his playing career, Ruskowski embarked on a successful minor league coaching career in a variety of le...
2018-10-2541 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#15 Joe Noris WHA All Star with the San Diego MarinersDrafted in the third round, 32nd overall, by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1971 NHL Amateur Draft, Joe Noris played 55 regular season games in the National Hockey League with the Penguins, St. Louis Blues, and Buffalo Sabres in 1971–74. During his NHL stint, he mostly played as a defenseman although he was a natural center.
Joe made his way to the World Hockey Association with the San Diego Mariners and the Birmingham Bulls, skating in 198 WHA games, scoring 72 goals and adding 116 assists from 1975–1978.
Noris was selected to the 1977 WHA All-Star Game and also played for the United States at the in...
2018-10-1348 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#14 Joe Juneau - Boston Bruins Rookie Sensation, Hockey Humanitarian -- and Rocket Scientist14-Year NHL veteran Joe Juneau enjoyed an incredible collegiate hockey career at RPI all while earning a degree in Aeronautical Engineering.
Joey went on to win a siver medal for Canada in the 1992 Olympics and became an instant sensation in Boston with a terrific post-Olympics debut in 1992 followed by a 102-point rookie season in 1992-93.
Despite his success in Boston, Joey was traded to the Washington Capitals at the trade deadline in 1994 in exchange for Al Iafrate.
Joey would proceed to have a solid NHL career with the Caps, Phoenix, Buffalo and Montreal.
2018-09-2128 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#13 Ab McDonald Tribute for 16-year NHL and WHA Pro and 4-time Stanley Cup ChampionEpisode 13 of the Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast is a tribute to NHL and WHA veteran forward Alvin Brian “Ab”Ab McDonald, who passed away on September 4, 2018 at the age of 82.
Ab played 762 regular-season and 84 NHL playoff games followed by two seasons in the World Hockey Association, where he was the Winnipeg Jets' first captain.
The Winnipeg, Manitoba, native won the Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens in 1958 and 1959 and then again with Chicago in 1961. He scored the Stanley Cup-winning goal for the Chicago Blackhawks in 1961.
Ab finished with 182 goals and 248 assists for 430 points during his...
2018-09-0922 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#12 1970s NY Rangers - Boston Bruins Trades, Mike Krushelnyski and a Tribute to Lauri MononenIn Episode 12 of the Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast, we’ll play three periods:
In Period 1 we talk classic New York Rangers Hockey with George Grimm, the author of “We Did Everything But Win: An Oral History of the Emile Francis Era New York Rangers (1964–1976)” …. We focus our discussion on two franchise-altering trades with the Boston Bruins in the 1970s and one potential blockbuster deal involving a Bruins Hall of Famer that would have changed the course of history for both teams.
In Period 2 we welcome hockey historian and the voice of the Boston Br...
2018-08-2134 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#11 John Schella Tribute for the Houston Aeros and Vancouver CanucksToday we pay tribute to a hockey warrior - John Schella — who passed away on August 3rd 2018 at the age of 71.
John Schella was Born May 9 1947 -- Port Arthur, ONT.
He gained notoriety as one of the “Thunder Bay Boys” before signing with the Peterborough Petes in 1966-67.
After honing his skills in Houston, Denver and Rochester he became an original Vancouver Canuck in 1970-71.
Two years later John joined the fledgling World Hockey Association, where he would spend the next six years of his caree...
2018-08-0719 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#10 Jerry Rollins - WHA Tough Guy Turned Business Leadership GuruJerry Rollins was a hard-punching defenseman, who fought all the tough guys in the wild World Hockey Association.
A 2nd round draft selection of the Detroit Red Wings and the WHA Toronto Toros in 1975, Rollins earned the respect of teammates and foes alike as the protector of his team’s skilled players.
Jerry is an entertaining and thoughtful man, who recalls a number of great stories from his playing days, including:
How his run-in with a future NHL Hall of Famer startled his junior teammates and earned him a spot on the Flin Flon Bo...
2018-08-0259 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#9 Andre Lacroix - Philadelphia Flyers and WHA LegendAndre Lacroix was the all-time scoring leader in the World Hockey Association with 798 points in just 551 games. Nicknamed the "Magician," Andre averaged nearly an assist per game throughout his WHA career.
After a 147-point season with the San Diego Mariners in 1974-75, Andre was named the French-Canadian Athlete of the year, besting Guy Lafleur, Marcel Dionne and Gil Perreault, among others.
Andre also had the distinction of playing for five different WHA franchises without ever being traded during his seven years in the rebel league, a journey that began as a Philadelphia Blazer in 1972.
2018-06-2442 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#8 Kurt Walker Toronto Maple Leafs EnforcerToronto Maple Leafs Enforcer Kurt Walker
Today’s guest on the PHA Podcast is Kurt Walker, who played three seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs as an enforcer on a talented team that included Darryl Sittler, Lanny McDonald, Borje Salming, Ian Turnbull and the always colorful Tiger Williams.
Kurt tells greats stories about his improbable rise from an unknown kid from Hingham Mass to hockey’s biggest stage. He also discusses Dignity after Hockey, a 501C3 charity that he created to help ex-players in need.
Kurt is also involved in the upcoming “Drop Your Gl...
2018-05-0247 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#7 Peter Marsh - Chicago Blackhawks and WHA ProPeter Marsh - Chicago Blackhawks, Winnipeg Jets, Cincinnati Stingers
Today’s Guest on the PHA Podcast is NHL Veteran Peter Marsh
After a prolific junior career with Sherbrooke of the Quebec Major Junior League, Peter played eight big league seasons between 1976 and 1984 with the Cincinnati Stingers, Chicago Blackhawks and Winnipeg Jets.
Peter notched 44 goals in the WHA’s swan song season in 1978-79, teaming with fellow youngsters and future Hall of Famers Mark Messier and Mike Gartner.
Peter remains an active member of the Chicago Blackhawks Alumni Association, which contributes thousands of do...
2018-04-2725 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#6: "Hockey Players In Business" - Shannon LewandoskiToday’s guest is Shannon Lewandoski
Shannon is not an ex-pro player but he is an integral part of the hockey community.
Shannon is a Financial Planner in Greater St. Louis and an avid adult hockey player, who created the popular LinkedIn Group “Hockey Player Doing Business Together” in 2010. That group has since grown to over 41,000 members and has recently merged with
Hockey Players in Business (HPIB)—an international, not-for-profit network designed to help former and current hockey players build their business networks, continue their professional development, and most importantly, give back to the sport t...
2018-04-2522 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#5 Frank Simonetti Undrafted D2 Player to Boston Bruins Defense Partner with Raymond BourqueFrank Simonetti was an All-American collegiate player at D2 Norwich University, who went on to play four seasons with the Boston Bruins in the 1980s.
Frank shares interesting stories from his Bruins career, partnering on defense with Ray Bourque, his somewhat awkward introduction to Cam Neely and the talented 1980s Bruins teams.
We also discuss Frank’s Annual “Bowl with a Bruin” event that raises money for the Dana Farber Institute in Boston.
Host: Mark Willand
Website: ProHockeyAlumni.org
This episode is sponsored by Pro Stock Hockey — Your onli...
2018-04-0538 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#4 Larry Pleau The First New England Whalers and US Hockey LegendA member of the US Hockey Hall of Fame, Larry Pleau is one of the most respected people in the game.
Larry was one of the top American hockey players in the late 1960s and 1970s, playing for Team USA at the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble as well as the 1969 Ice Hockey World Championship tournament in Stockholm.
He then played three seasons for the Montreal Canadiens from 1970-1972, winning the Stanley Cup in 1971.
In 1972, Pleau became the first player to sign with his hometown New England Whalers of the upstart World Hockey Association. The Whalers w...
2018-03-2232 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#3 Mark Greczmiel Producer of the "California Seals Story" Documentary - Pro Hockey AlumniThe guest on Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast #3 is film producer and hockey fan Mark Greczmiel, who has produced an entertaining documentary on the California Seals hockey franchise, one of the six expansion teams added to the NHL in 1967.
The nine-year NHL saga of the Seals includes everything from white ice skates and orange pucks, to disastrous trades and an out-of-control owner. From future hockey stars like Reggie Leach, Dennis Maruk and Charlie Simmer, to a female streaker and a cheerleader named Krazy George. From the creation of the World Hockey Association, to a tragic, on-ice death.
Host: Ma...
2018-03-1636 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#2 Norm Beaudin -The Original Winnipeg Jet - Pro Hockey Alumni PodcastA prolific minor league scorer during the days of the six-team NHL, Norm Beaudin was an original member of the expansion St. Louis Blues in 1967. Later, he became the first-ever player to sign with the Winnipeg Jets of the fledgling World Hockey Association in 1972.
With the 1972-73 Jets, Beaudin was paired with the “Golden Jet” Bobby Hull and center Christian Bordeleau to form the “Luxury Line.” All three players would top the 100-point mark with Beaudin netting 103. Beaudin turned up the heat in the post-season, scorching WHA foes for 28 points in just 14 playoff games before the Jets finally suc...
2018-02-2243 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#1 Blaine Stoughton, "The Sniper" - Hartford WhalersOUR FIRST EVER GUEST ON THE PRO HOCKEY ALUMNI PODCAST IS "THE SNIPER" — BLAINE “STASH” STOUGHTON, WHO HAD TWO 50-GOAL AND TWO 40-GOAL SEASONS WITH THE HARTFORD WHALERS OF THE NHL ALONG WITH A 52-GOAL CAMPAIGN WITH THE WHA CINCINNATI STINGERS.
IN ADDITION TO TALKING ABOUT HIS CAREER HIGHLITES WE DISCUSS HIS FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF TWO 17-YEAR OLD TEAMMATES IN INDY — WAYNE GRETZKY AND MARK MESSIER, THE SUSPENSION FOR HIS ATTACK ON THE NOTORIOUS PAUL BAXTER AND SOMEHOW PLAYBOY BUNNIES, CHERYL TIEGS, CAROL ALT AND EVEN CHER MAKE THEIR WAY INTO THE INTERVIEW.
Host Mark Willand
2018-02-1642 min