Storytime Hockey - A hockey history podcast

The Toronto 228th Battalion were a hockey team in the National Hockey Association. Over their short time in the NHA, they quickly created a collection of ownership disputes, contract and labour issues and wrecked havoc among the military leadership responsible for the Battalion

On this episode of Storytime Hockey, we dive into one of the other NHL teams that graced the ice in Montreal. Despite being cross town rivals against the Canadiens, the Montreal Wanderers represented the English population of Montreal. Who were they, and how did they end up in the NHL? Most importantly, why did they only play four NHL games before disappearing from the league?

Our player spotlight falls on Joe Malone, a player of a higher quality than we are used to covering, but one that holds a unique hockey story and an even more unique hockey record. 

Storytime Hockey is written and produced by Travis Duncan. Please follow us on Twitter @storytimehockey. Have an idea for a show, send us an email at storytimehockey@gmail.com

Thank you to the following creators for making their music available for use. 

Ketsa - Dusty Hills

Ketsa - Disappearing Memory

Springtide - We Are Heading to the East

All music can be found on freemusicarchive.com

On this episode of Storytime Hockey we take a look at our favorite Dryden to ever play in the NHL, Dave. This one player was connected to so many different interesting storylines, from rival hockey leagues to emergency back up goaltending to a first for brothers in the league and the invention of modern goalie masks. 

Then we take a look at Joel Lundqvist, who played three years in the NHL but has carved out an excellent career in Sweden. We discuss why he returned to Sweden and mention his twin brother a few times. 

Storytime Hockey is written and produced by Travis Duncan. Follow us on Twitter @storytimehockey

Thank you to the following creators for allowing us to use their music 

Scott Gratton - Pieces of the Present 

Ketsa - Mission Ready 

Springtide - We are Heading to the East

All music can be found at freemusicarchive.com

On this episode of Storytime Hockey, I take a look at the playing career of Herb Carnegie, one of the best players of his time, but he never made the NHL because of the colour of his skin. He went on to be one of the most dominant players in Canada, influencing the next generation of hockey players. I discuss his career after hockey and how he continued to influence the world of hockey and make a case for him to be included in the Hockey Hall of Fame. #CarnegieforHHOF

In our player profile we look at the playing career of Tony McKegney, whose entry into professional hockey placed him right in the middle of a racially charged 1970's Birmingham, Alabama. 

Storytime Hockey is written and produced by Travis Duncan. 

Follow on Twitter @storytimehockey

Thank you to the following creators for making their music available. 

Scott Gratton - The Minutes

Scott Gratton - The Seconds

Springtide - We are Heading to the East 

All music can be found at freemusicarchive.com

On this episode of Storytime Hockey, we look at the history of one of the most iconic pieces of hockey equipment and symbols of the sport - the hockey stick. Specifically, we look at the changes that the stick has gone too leading up to the curved blade. How did the curved blade come to be? Who was the first player to play with it? And how has the league tried to put rules in place to manage it, while players try to cheat the system. In our player profile, we look at Dave McLlwain, his amazing junior hockey career and how his 1991-1992 set a record that no one really wants to be a part of. 

Storytime Hockey is written and produced by me, Travis Duncan. Follow us on Twitter @StorytimeHockey. Email us show suggestions at storytimehockey@gmail.com

Thank you to the following creators for making their music available

Old Oak Tree by Scott Holmes (Note - Edited to create loop)

Upbeat Party by Scott Holmes (Note - Edited to create loop)

All music can be found at FreeMusicArchive.com

Closing Statement includes information found from the Twitter account of Kyle Turris.

On this episode of Storytime Hockey, we look at the history of the NHL Entry Draft and how the first overall pick has only been traded three times. Why did teams trade away such a valuable pick, and how did it turn out for them in the long run? In our player profile, we look at Carolina Hurricanes Senior VP of Hockey Operation Rick Dudley, his NHL and NLL playing career and how he might be the most interesting man in hockey, but also, a Batman villain. 

Storytime Hockey is written and produced by me, Travis Duncan. Follow us on Twitter @StorytimeHockey. Email us show suggestions at storytimehockey@gmail.com

Thank you to the following creators for making their music available

Think Big by Scott Holmes (Note - Edited to create loop)

Make Your Dream Reality by Scott Holmes (Note - Edited to create loop)

Springtide - We Are Heading to the East

All music can be found at FreeMusicArchive.com

***Update - A previous version of this episode mistakenly said that Auston Matthews played for HC Davos in the Swiss National League. He played for the Zurich Lions. 

A quick update from host Travis Duncan!

Welcome to Storytime Hockey, a  podcast dedicated to the history of hockey. Have a topic you would like us to research? Send us an email at storytimehockey@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @storytimehockey.

Thank you to the following creator for making their music available

Springtide - We Are Heading to the East

All music can be found at FreeMusicArchive.com

On this episode of Storytime Hockey we look at the coaching experience of Wayne Gretzky and consider all of the influences that led to the abrupt and sudden end to the greatest player of all time ending his career behind the bench. Then we look at the first ever selection in franchise history for the OHL's Brampton/North Bay Battalion, and find out what Jay Harrison is up to now.

Welcome to Storytime Hockey, a  podcast dedicated to the history of hockey. Have a topic you would like us to research? Send us an email at storytimehockey@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @storytimehockey.

Thank you to the following creators for making their music available

Drift by Scott Holmes

Storybook by Scott Holmes

Springtide - We Are Heading to the East

All music can be found at FreeMusicArchive.com

On this episode of @StorytimeHockey , we look at how Dave Schultz was able to set the record for the most penalty minutes in a single season. There's no way a team would allow a player to go out and collect so many penalties on their own. How was it that the Flyers were ok with this, and did it help them win? In the player profile we look at the first German born NHL player Walt Tkaczuk and try to figure out why he turned down a chance to play in one of the biggest hockey stages of all time. 

Storytime Hockey is a podcast dedicated to the history of Hockey. Have a topic you'd like us to research? Send us an email at storytimehockey@gmail.com. 

Follow us on Twitter @Storytimehockey

Thank you to the following creators for allowing us to use their music!

Scott Holmes - Hopeful Journey 

Scott Holmes - Nostalgic Resonance

Springtide - We Are Heading to the East

All music can be found on FreeMusicArchive.com

On our first episode, we dive into the life of Frank Calder and how he helped launch the NHL. Who was Frank Calder? Where did he come from? What was he thinking starting a league during the First World War? And why is there a trophy named after him? We also talk about how we remember the man, and does the official memory of the man really match up to his accomplishments?

After that, we jump into the career of Mike Sillinger, the 'suitcase' of the NHL. How does a player with only 548 points hold an NHL record?

Welcome to Storytime Hockey, a new podcast dedicated to the history of hockey.

Have a topic you would like us to research? Send us an email at storytimehockey@gmail.com

Follow us on twitter @storytimehockey

Thank you to the following creators for access to their music for our soundtrack!

(in the order that they appear)

1) Principles in Action by David Hilowitz via Free Music Archive

2) Beauty Flow by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5025-beauty-flow

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

3)Renewed Rivalry by Jared C. Balogh via Free Music Archive