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Pucks and Cups Podcast

Each week I look at the early history of the NHL, mostly pre-1970. I look at the players, the stories and the teams that helped to make the NHL the greatest league, and hockey the greatest sport, in the world. Join me as I explore Canada's game.

1 DAY AGO

The Forgotten Quebec Bullodgs

The Quebec Bulldogs existed from the 1870s to 1920s, and along the way in their history had a host of Hall of Famers play for them while winning two Stanley Cups in a row. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cdnhistoryehx Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Want to send me something? Craig Baird PO Box 2384 Stony Plain PO Main, Alberta T7Z1X8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 min
18 SEPT

The Chicoutimi Cucumber: George Vezina

From 1910 to 1925, George Vezina emerged as one of the best goalies in hockey history. He played in 327 consecutive games and helped the Montreal Canadiens win two Stanley Cups. His sudden death cemented his legend in hockey history. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cdnhistoryehx Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Want to send me something? Craig Baird PO Box 2384 Stony Plain PO Main, Alberta T7Z1X8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21 min
11 SEPT

The Little Dictator: Conn Smythe

A First Wold War veteran, he bought the St. Pats and turned them into the Maple Leafs, creating one of the most famous teams in NHL history. He also helped guide the team to some of its greatest glories. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cdnhistoryehx Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Want to send me something? Craig Baird PO Box 2384 Stony Plain PO Main, Alberta T7Z1X8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 min
4 SEPT

The Rise and Fall of Busher Jackson

Part of the Kid Line with the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1920s and 1930s, he was a scoring star and Stanley Cup champion. Sadly, his partying and alcoholism prevented him from being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame until after his death. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cdnhistoryehx Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Want to send me something? Craig Baird PO Box 2384 Stony Plain PO Main, Alberta T7Z1X8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 min
28 AUG

A Hockey Cathedral: The Montreal Forum

For seven decades, the Montreal Forum saw legendary musicians, impressive politicians and many, many Stanley Cups. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cdnhistoryehx Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Want to send me something? Craig Baird PO Box 2384 Stony Plain PO Main, Alberta T7Z1X8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 min
23/09/2022

Frank Patrick

He is credited with 22 rule changes in the NHL rule book. An advocate for women's hockey, he was a manager, coach and one of the best players of the 1910s. A Stanley Cup champion and a Hockey Hall of Famer. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 min
13/09/2022

Howie Morenz

The most dynamic player of the inter-war era, he would redefine the record book of the NHL and become the first superstar of the Montreal Canadiens in a line that would extend to Guy Lafleur. His story is one of dizzying heights, before a sudden fall and tragic death that robbed the hockey world of an icon. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @canadaehx@canada.masto.host Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 min
06/09/2022

The First-Ever All-Star Game

While the Ace Bailey Benefit Game is cited as the first All-Star Game, the actual first All-Star Game dates back to 1908, when a game was held to benefit the family of hockey star Hod Stuart, who had died the previous year. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @canadaehx@canada.masto.host Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 min

27/11/2020

Trailer: Pucks and Cups

Join me on my new show, Pucks and Cups, as I look at the players, managers, teams and events that made hockey history. I explore the interesting, amazing and bizarre of the early years of the NHL, to show why hockey is the greatest game in the world. You can also subscribe to my other podcasts, on all podcast platforms: Canadian History Ehx From John To Justin Support the show for $3/month at www.patreon.com/canadaehx or donate at www.canadaehx.com E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/craigbaird Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27/11/2020

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Craig Baird

Host

Each week I look at the early history of the NHL, mostly pre-1970. I look at the players, the stories and the teams that helped to make the NHL the greatest league, and hockey the greatest sport, in the world. Join me as I explore Canada's game.

Channel

Curiouscast
Creator

Craig Baird
Years Active

2020 - 2024
Episodes

44
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© 011859
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Pucks and Cups