50 Years Ago In Hockey

The 50 Years Ago in Hockey Podcast is a weekly trip back in time as we report on hockey news and events from half a century ago.Presented by The Hockey Podcast Network@hockeypodnet Thehockeypodcastnetwork.com

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March 8-14, 1971: Esposito Breaks A Record
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March 1-7, 1971: Trade Deadline
48 min
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February 22-28 1971: Gordie Howe’s Painful Season
48 min
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February 15-21, 1971: George Armstrong, One Of ...
In this week’s episode, we talk about one of the greatest Maple Leafs, George Armstrong, we have a report on the experience young hockey players have at the Quebec International PeeWee Hockey Tournament, and Buffalo Sabres GM-coach gives us his...
46 min
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February 8-14, 1971: This Season’s Best Goalten...
In this week’s show, we look at some of the reaction and background to last week’s big Detroit-St. Louis trade, we learn of more upheaval in St. Louis, and we talk about what was the most outstanding goaltending performance of the entire 1970-71...
47 min
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February 1-7, 1971: Three Major Trades
In this week’s podcast we deal almost exclusively with 3 major trades that took place. Mike Walton was finally dealt by Toronto in a deal that sent him from the Leafs to Flyers to the Bruins, with Bernie Parent going to Toronto. We have another deal...
52 min
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January 25-31, 1971: Montreal Canadiens’ 3D Chess
This week, we report on a trade made by Montreal Canadiens that illustrates just how Habs GM Sam Pollock was able to play 3-dimensional chess; we’ll give you an example of how Toronto writer Dick Beddoes can cover several different stories in one...
47 min
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January 25-31, 1971: Montreal Canadiens’ 3D Chess
This week, we report on a trade made by Montreal Canadiens that illustrates just how Habs GM Sam Pollock was able to play 3-dimensional chess; we’ll give you an example of how Toronto writer Dick Beddoes can cover several different stories in one...
47 min
84
January 18-24, 1971: Why The All-Star Game Was ...
This week, we report on the 24th NHL All-star game in Boston, Alan Eagleson announced he is stepping down as the executive director of the National Hockey League Player Association, and there’s lots more trade talk around the NHL! Plus we have some...
47 min
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January 11-17, 1971: A Trade That Shook The Hoc...
50 min
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January 4-10, 1971: Surprise Developments in De...
In this episode, the Detroit Red Wings mess dominates the hockey news of the week, as some surprising developments unfold. We’ll also talk about an all-time high level of trade rumours, and NHL president Clarence Campbell comes down hard on players...
48 min
87
December 28, 1970-January 4, 1971: Red Wings Hi...
In this week’s show, we delve into all the trade rumours swirling around the NHL, we get some good news on a couple of goalkeepers who are out of their teams’ lineups, and the Detroit Red Wings finally hit rock bottom! Support our show: Twitter: ...
45 min
88
December 21-29, 1970: Stolen Stanley Cup Returned
This week we have some great game results, we learn a little more about the suspension of Mike Walton of the Maple Leafs, we get a decision on the sale of the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the stolen Stanley Cup and other trophies are recovered by Police!...
47 min
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December 14-21, 1970: Brian Spencer’s Family Tr...
In this week’s show, we examine the tragic incident in which Maple Leaf player Brian Spencer’s father was killed in a shootout with the RCMP, we look at the situation with the ownership of the Toronto Maple Leafs and we hear from Gump Worsley on...
45 min
90
UNLOCKED: Overtime, Episode 2
Overtime is a look at the stories from 50 years ago that we didn't have time to fit in the free show. Support us at to receive these and other bonus content! In this Overtime session we learn from Flyers goalie Doug Favell how he came to choose his...
30 min
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December 6-13, 1970: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
In this week’s show, we will talk about the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde nature of the Toronto Maple Leafs, we learn of a very serious injury to a Red Wings goalie, and we have news about a possible buyer for the troubled Pittsburgh Penguins franchise...
50 min
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November 29-December 5, 1970: Rookie’s NHL Debu...
In this week’s show, we look at a big game by Flyers Andre Lacroix, we have news of big changes coming at the executive levels of Maple Leaf Gardens, and we meet an elderly rookie making a name for himself with the Philadelphia Flyers…plus much...
48 min
93
November 22-28, 1970: A Wild Leafs - Red Wings ...
In this episode, we have highlights from a wild Leafs - Red Wings game, we learn a bit about Toronto rookie forward Darryl Sittler, and we have news of another big city seeking an NHL hockey team for a new arena. Support our show! Twitter: for...
47 min
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November 15-21, 1970: A Hero’s Welcome For Punc...
47 min
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What Convinced Eddie Giacomin To Wear A Mask?
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4 min
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November 8-14, 1970 - Big Brawl In Boston
In this week’s episode, we talk about a huge brawl between the Bruins and Canadiens at Boston Garden, we have more on the dysfunctional family that the Detroit Red Wings are becoming, and we have a bit on the return of Bob Baun to the Toronto Maple...
48 min
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November 1-7, 1970: Punch Imlach’s Brilliant Trade
In this week’s episode, we look at several interesting games from the week, we have lots of trade news, including a series of moves which shows us just how the brain of Buffalo GM Punch Imlach actually works, and we have news on the income tax...
49 min
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Preview - OVERTIME: November 2, 1970
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5 min
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October 25-31, 1970 - A Flurry Of Trade Rumours
In this week’s show, we have the results of several significant games, and we talk about more dysfunction around the Detroit Red Wings. We also have a story about an NHL great getting arrested, and the big news of the week was the number of trade...
48 min
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October 18-24, 1970: Is This The Next Dave Keon?
In this week’s podcast, we have the results of some early-season key matchups, including a game that has been labeled a classic, we talk about the early history of professional hockey in Buffalo, and Memorial Auditorium, and we learn about a young...
51 min