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Snapshots in Hockey History

NHL Hockey History, Player Interviews, Hockey Highlights

Further podcasts by Brett Small (NHL Hockey)

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Goodbye....for Now from 2020-02-03T08:38:06

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 ...

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Welcome to the Nations Capital Part 2 With Alan May from 2020-01-27T08:52:05

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 ...

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Welcome to the Nations Capital with Alan May Part 1 from 2020-01-20T05:30

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 ...

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Confessions of a Hockey Lifer with Scott Gruhl from 2020-01-13T08:33:22

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 l...

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Canada's biggest WJC Goal with John Slaney! from 2019-12-16T08:53:43

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 stepp...

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Behind the Bench in the Windy City with Craig Hartsburg from 2019-12-09T08:54:50

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 ...

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A season in Toronto with Allen Bester from 2019-12-02T08:48:40

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 thr...

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Creating an NHL Franchise with Doug Maclean from 2019-11-25T09:20:51

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 b...

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The Beginning of 40 Years in Los Angeles with Jim Fox! from 2019-11-18T08:51:10

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...

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I've been trying to trade for you for FOUR years kid - with Doug Smith! from 2019-11-04T08:39:39

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....

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Welcome to the NHL - Do you mind if we put this C on your jersey with Terry Ruskowski from 2019-10-28T08:26:10

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 hap...

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The Minnesota North Stars 1st Crack at the Stanley Cup with Brad Maxwell! from 2019-10-21T07:18:28

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 ...

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A season in the ECHL with Doug Heinzer from 2019-10-10T22:42:29

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 Heinz...

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A Tap on the Shoulder Changed My Life with Paul Mulvey from 2019-10-06T23:00

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 ...

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From Montreal to St. Louis with Mike Lalor from 2019-09-30T02:00

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 fi...

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Shattered Ice with Steve Seftel from 2019-08-05T08:21:33

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. ...

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The Inaugural Season of the Atlanta Thrashers with Chris Tamer from 2019-05-27T09:45:34

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...

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Riding the Bus - The OHL in the 80's with Chris Felix Part 2 from 2019-05-23T07:42:31

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 p...

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Riding the Bus - The OHL in the 80's with Chris Felix Part 1 from 2019-05-20T08:09:14

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 b...

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Traveling the NHL with Roman Vopat Part 2 from 2019-05-16T08:18:38

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 ab...

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Traveling the NHL with Roman Vopat Part 1 from 2019-05-13T07:07:41

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 playi...

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Wearing the Black and Gold with Brett Harkins Part 2 from 2019-05-09T08:51:42

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 pla...

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Wearing the Black and Gold with Brett Harkins Part 1 from 2019-05-06T08:04:44

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, Harr...

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The Madhouse on Madison in the 80s with Jerome Dupont Part 2 from 2019-04-25T09:01:49

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...

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The Madhouse on Madison in the 80s with Jerome Dupont Part 1 from 2019-04-22T06:04:03

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...

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Chasing the Stanley Cup with Gino Odjick Part 2 from 2019-04-18T07:27:23

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 los...

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Chasing the Stanley Cup with Gino Odjick Part 1 from 2019-04-15T08:00

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 ...

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Confessions of a Hockey Lifer with Jeff Twohey Part 2 from 2019-04-11T07:34:55

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 ...

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Confessions of a Hockey Lifer with Jeff Twohey Part 1 from 2019-04-08T08:38:49

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 famili...

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The best one-two punch in hockey! from 2019-04-01T08:21

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 th...

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Giving it one last shot with Darren McCarty Part 2 from 2019-03-28T07:25:28

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...

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Giving it one last shot with Darren McCarty Part 1 from 2019-03-25T08:10

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 W...

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Let's Rock the Red with Matt Bradley Part 2 from 2019-03-21T08:43:22

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,...

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Let's Rock the Red with Matt Bradley from 2019-03-18T08:26:17

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 f...

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Welcome to Oil Country version 2k with George Laraque Part 2 from 2019-03-07T06:00

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 co...

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Welcome to Oil Country version 2k with George Laraque Part 1 from 2019-03-04T07:53

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 b...

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Scoring 50 goals in Motor City During the 80s Part 2! from 2019-02-21T08:37:39

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!

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Scoring 50 goals in Motor City During the 80s Part 1! from 2019-02-18T07:30

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 o...

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Reliving the Inaugural Season of the Minnesota Wild with Andy Sutton Part 2 from 2019-02-14T07:45

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 Maria...

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Reliving the Inaugural Season of the Minnesota Wild with Andy Sutton Part 1 from 2019-02-11T07:51

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 th...

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Playing Hockey in Music City with Darcy Hordichuk Part 2 from 2019-02-07T07:30

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 fighti...

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Playing Hockey in Music City with Darcy Hordichuk Part 1 from 2019-02-04T06:30

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 Nas...

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"A Season to Remember" The Final Season of the Jets 1.0 with Jim McKenzie Part 2 from 2019-01-31T07:30

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...

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"A Season to Remember" The Final Season of the Jets 1.0 with Jim McKenzie Part 1 from 2019-01-28T08:00

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 se...

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The 88 Olympics in Calgary with Claude Vilgrain Part 2 from 2019-01-24T07:30

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...

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The 88 Olympics in Calgary with Claude Vilgrain from 2019-01-21T07:55

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 1...

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Crossing the Continent with Daniel Bouchard Part 2! from 2019-01-17T07:35

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!!! ...

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Crossing the Continent with Daniel Bouchard in the early 1980's from 2019-01-14T07:46

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 Eas...

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Episode 13 Part 2 Winning a Cup with the Colorado Avalanche from 2019-01-10T07:53

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...

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Episode 13 Part 1 Winning a Cup with the Colorado Avalanche from 2019-01-07T07:45

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 ...

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Episode 12 Part 2 The 01-02 Boston Bruins Season with Jamie Rivers from 2018-12-27T07:35

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 hilariou...

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Episode 12 Part 1 The 01-02 Boston Bruins Season with Jamie Rivers from 2018-12-24T07:30

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!  Traveling for the holidays?  No problem we've got you covered.  Join us as Jamie Rivers tells all about his 01-02 season with the Ottawa Senators and Boston ...

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Episode 11 Part 2 The 1989 LA Kings Playoff Run with Chis Kontos from 2018-12-20T07:47

Welcome back as we pick up part two of our interview about the 1989 LA Kings Playoff Run with Cris Kontos.  Hear all about more goal scoring, playing with "Lucky" Luc Robitaille and Kelly Hrudey...

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Episode 11 Part 1 The 1989 LA Kings Playoff Run and the Arrival of "King Kong Kontos" from 2018-12-17T07:37

This week Chris Kontos was nice enough to join us to tell us about his run with the LA Kings during the 1989 playoffs.  Hear all about being signed towards the end of the season as a free agent ...

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Episode 10 Part 2 The Washington Capitals 82-83 season from 2018-12-13T07:45

Thanks for joining us again as we wrap up the Washington Capitals 82-83 season with Greg Theberge.  Hear how to avoid being sent down if you get caught staying out after curfew, playing the migh...

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Episode 10 Part 1 The Washington Capitals 82-83 season from 2018-12-10T08:51:39

Join us as former NHL D-Man Greg Theberge walks us through his 82-83 season with the Washington Capitals. Hear all about a young Scott Stevens, Hanging out with Dennis Maruk, Bryan Murray, as we...

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Episode 9 Part 2 with Darin Kimble from 2018-12-06T08:50:17

Are you a 90's hockey fight fan?  If so, this episode is for you!  We pick up this interview with Darin Kimble right where we left off!  Darin talks about fighting all the 90's tough guys as wel...

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Episode 9 Part 1 with Darin Kimble from 2018-12-03T07:30

Who remembers the Quebec Nordiques?  (What kind of question is that, of course you do!). Join us as we relive the 90-91 Quebec Nordiques season with NHL tough guy Darin Kimble.  Hear about comin...

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Episode 8 Part 2 with Rob DiMiao from 2018-11-29T07:30

Annnnd welcome back for part two of our interview with Rob DiMiao.  Hear more about the inaugural season including having to go on a 9 game West Coast road trip, roster moves and the one player ...

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Episode 8 Part 1 with Rob DiMaio from 2018-11-26T08:18:25

Are you a Tampa Bay Lightning fan?  If so this interview is for you.  Come along for the ride as NHL veteran Rob DiMaio takes us through the first season of the Tampa Bay Lightning.  Hear about ...

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Episode 7 Part 2 with Tim Taylor from 2018-11-15T07:30

It's time for what you've all been waiting for!  Join us for Part 2 of our interview with Tim Taylor as Tim walks us through each game of 1996 Western Conference Finals.  Hear about everything t...

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Episode 7 Part 1 with Tim Taylor from 2018-11-12T07:00

Anyone else remember the awesome 90's rivalry between the Colorado Avalanche and Detroit Red Wings?  Who am I kidding, how can anyone forget it?  Join us in part 1 of our interview with Tim Tayl...

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Episode 6 Part 2 with Brad Marsh from 2018-11-08T07:30

Who wants more Philadelphia Flyers stories from the 80's?  Welcome back for part 2 of our interview with Brad Marsh.  Hear about the Flyers drinking red wine, bench clearing brawls and playing i...

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Episode 6 Part 1 with Brad Marsh from 2018-11-05T07:30

Hey Flyers Fans!  Let's rewind time and go back to 1987 and relieve the Stanley Cup Playoffs with long time NHL'er Brad Marsh.  Hear Brad tell us about playing for Mike Keenan, Bobby Clarke and ...

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Episode 5 Part 2 with Chris Felix from 2018-11-01T07:48:12

Thanks for joining us for part 2 of our interview with Chris Felix.  We pick up right where we left off in part 1 with the Capitals getting ready to take on several different Soviet Clubs.  I ap...

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Episode 5 Part 1 with Chris Felix from 2018-10-29T08:15

Are you a fan of the late 80's NHL?  Join us as we chat with Chris Felix former Washington Capitals defensemen.  In 1989, the Washington Capitals were selected along with the Calgary Flames to g...

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Episode 4 Part 2 with Barret Jackman from 2018-10-25T08:39

Who wants more Barret Jackman?  Join us again as we air part of two of our interview with Barret.  The former St. Louis Blue star talks fighting hockey legends, all star weekend and so much more...

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Episode 4 Part 1 with Barret Jackman from 2018-10-22T08:45

Who wants to hear what it's like to win a Calder Trophy?  Join us this week as we sit down and chat with former St. Louis Blue Barret Jackman.  Barret walks us through his 2002-2003 NHL season. ...

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Episode 3 Part 2 with Alan Hangsleben from 2018-10-18T08:38

Welcome back for part two of our interview with Alan Hangsleben.  Alan talks about fightning Barry Melrose the final days of the WHA, Playing in the NHL, the emotions of getting trade and what h...

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Episode 3 Part 1 with Alan Hangsleben from 2018-10-15T08:50

Bust out your bell bottoms and platform shoes as Alan Hangsleben comes on Snapshots In Hockey History to tell us about playing for the New England Whalers during the final days of the WHA.  Hear...

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Episode 2 Part 2 with Grant Jennings from 2018-10-11T08:45

Let's go back and party like it's 1991!  Grant walks us through the final 2 rounds of the Stanley Cup playoffs.  Tells us about flying home with the Stanley Cup, a fun party at Mario's and the S...

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Episode 2 Part 1 with Grant Jennings from 2018-10-08T08:30

Follow along as Grant Jennings takes us back to the 1991 Stanley Cup Finals.  Hear about his experiences playing for the Hartford Whalers, Getting Traded to Pittsburgh, Super Mario and the first...

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Episode 1 Part 2 with Mike Lalor from 2018-10-04T18:04:22

Mike Lalor is back to finish telling us about the 1986 Stanley Cup Finals. Hear who had the best ice in the 80's, a great Chris Nilan story and of the plane ride home after winning the Stanley C...

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Episode 1 Part 1 with Mike Lalor from 2018-10-04T18:03:24

Welcome to the first episode of Snapshots in Hockey History! Mike Lalor joins us to talk about winning the 1986 Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens. Hear about playing against the Bruins, Wh...

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