Slim and None

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Without money, an arena or players, the odds were stacked against Howard Baldwin and his dream of founding a professional hockey team. But you won’t get your name on the Stanley Cup, nor an Academy Award nomination, if you’re not a dreamer. The Hockey News: THN.com/Free  BLEAV: Bleav.com/shows/ 

  1. 03-06-2022

    Slim and None / Episode #13: “The WHA Gets Off To A Winning Start .... In The Courtroom”

    Before the World Hockey Association played its first games, they won several important battles in the courts that allowed the league to pursue players from the NHL. Today you’ll meet one of the founders of the WHA that was responsible for litigation---Don Regan.The Hockey News: THN.com/FreeBLEAV: Bleav.com/shows/

  2. 27-05-2022

    Slim and None / Episode #12: “Life Behind the Scenes in the WHA”

    There is more to building a hockey league than signing players and coaches. It took all kinds of professionals behind the scenes to get the WHA ready for its inaugural season.The Hockey News: THN.com/FreeBLEAV: Bleav.com/shows/

  3. 20-05-2022

    Slim and None / Episode #11: “The WHA Rocks The Hockey World .... And Signs Bobby Hull”

    The twelve teams of the WHA contributed to Winnipeg Jets to sign Bobby Hull, considered by many to be the most charismatic player in pro hockey. It ended up being one of the biggest signings in sports history, giving the league legitimacy.The Hockey News: THN.com/FreeBLEAV: Bleav.com/shows/

  4. 13-05-2022

    Slim and None / Episode #10: “The Whalers Assemble A Roster”

    It’s time for the teams of the WHA to build their rosters. While a lot of franchises looked to make a big splash, the Whalers took a different approach---a mixture of young NHL talent and top college players.The Hockey News: THN.com/FreeBLEAV: Bleav.com/shows/

  5. 06-05-2022

    Slim and None / Episode #9: "The WHA Begins to Solidify"

    It’s getting close to dropping the puck for the WHA, but there was a series of franchise moves and ownership changes. Joining Howard Baldwin is the founder and first President of the league --- Gary Davidson.The Hockey News: THN.com/FreeBLEAV: Bleav.com/shows/

  6. 29-04-2022

    Slim and None / Episode #8: “The 1st WHA Draft”

    The WHA had franchises, but needed to add players. This is the story of the first WHA draft and the building of the New England Whalers. Assistant Coach and Assistant General Manager Rob Ryan joins in the conversation.The Hockey News: THN.com/FreeBLEAV: Bleav.com/shows/

  7. 22-04-2022

    Slim and None / Episode #7: “The WHA Starts To Take Shape”

    This episode features a discussion of the key February meeting when the $25,000 obligation is raised to $250,000, then eliminated.  There is also a discussion of some of the more colorful owners and hockey personalities at that point in time and the status of the league itself.The Hockey News: THN.com/FreeBLEAV: Bleav.com/shows/

  8. 08-04-2022

    Slim and None / Episode #6: "Finding A Rink .... The Hard Way"

    The Whalers had gone from having people wonder whether they could pull it off to where are they going to play. Howard Baldwin explored a number of options including the Providence Civic Center, which was filled with chaos.  Also, Howard says goodbye to his longtime friend and associate, Bob Caporale.The Hockey News: THN.com/FreeBLEAV: Bleav.com/shows/

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Without money, an arena or players, the odds were stacked against Howard Baldwin and his dream of founding a professional hockey team. But you won’t get your name on the Stanley Cup, nor an Academy Award nomination, if you’re not a dreamer. The Hockey News: THN.com/Free  BLEAV: Bleav.com/shows/ 

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    KEMB Productions
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