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.