Pucks and Cups

Curiouscast

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. The Little Big Man: Cully Wilson

    2025-02-19

    The Little Big Man: Cully Wilson

    In his hockey career in the PCHA, WCHL and NHL, he won two Stanley Cups and found himself going coast-to-coast for various teams. It was said he was the stitched up player in hockey history when he retired. 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

    14 min
  2. A Forgotten Canadien: Sylvio Mantha

    2025-02-12

    A Forgotten Canadien: Sylvio Mantha

    Among the Legends of the Montreal Canadiens, Sylvio Mantha is not well remembered. He earned his place in history in his Hall of Fame career though. Only Jean Beliveau captained the Canadiens longer. In his career, Mantha led the Canadiens to three 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

    12 min
  3. A Champion At Every Level: Hap Day

    2025-02-05

    A Champion At Every Level: Hap Day

    Hap Day captained the Maple Leafs to their first Stanley Cup, then coached them to a dynasty and finished things off by managing them to another Stanley Cup over the course of 33 years. 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

    16 min
  4. The Greatest Maple Leaf?: Syl Apps

    2025-01-29

    The Greatest Maple Leaf?: Syl Apps

    He has been called the Jean Beliveau of English-speaking Canada and the greatest Maple Leaf of all-time. Syl Apps remains a legend to this day, and one of the greatest players in NHL 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

    17 min
  5. Canada's First Golden Team: The Winnipeg Falcons

    2025-01-22

    Canada's First Golden Team: The Winnipeg Falcons

    In 1920, the Winnipeg Falcons won Canada's first hockey gold at the Olympics but there is much more to the story of the team than than bit of glory in Belgium. 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

    19 min
  6. Risking Life and Limb: Hockey Players At War

    2025-01-15

    Risking Life and Limb: Hockey Players At War

    During the First World War, several prominent hockey players in Canada decided to join up and do their part in the war. While some made it home, others did not. This is the story of the hockey players who served Canada. 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

    18 min
  7. The Lost Season: The Spanish Flu Hits The NHL

    2025-01-08

    The Lost Season: The Spanish Flu Hits The NHL

    Prior to the lockout season nine decades later, the only time the Stanley Cup was not awarded in NHL history was in 1918-19 when the Spanish Flu was raging through the country. 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

    12 min
  8. Before The Maple Leafs: The Toronto St. Patricks

    2024-12-18

    Before The Maple Leafs: The Toronto St. Patricks

    Before the Toronto Maple Leafs existed, there was the Toronto St. Patricks. They only existed for a few years in the early-to-mid-1920s, but during that time they won the Stanley Cup in 1922 and had several legends on their roster. 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

    18 min
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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.

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  • Channel
    Curiouscast
  • Creator
    Craig Baird
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 011859
  • Show Website
    Pucks and Cups

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