Hockey History Storyteller Podcast

Season 01 Episode 012 - The Hockey Theme - Canada’s Second National Anthem

"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
 

Season 01 Episode 011 - Ron Francis - One of the Best

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.

Season 01 Episode 010 - Kelly Hrudey - Goaltender Broadcaster Mental Health Advocate

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

Season 01 Episode 009 - Dave Keon - The Greatest Maple Leaf

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
 

Season 01 Episode 008 - Doug Harvey - The First Offensive Defenseman

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

Season 01 Episode 007 - Jean Ratelle - Superstar and Gentleman

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.

Season 01 Episode 006 - Maurice Richard - The Rocket

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.

Season 01 Episode 005 - Herb Carnegie - The First Black Star

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/...