Colin Campbell, HHOF Class of 2024

Colin Campbell, HHOF Class of 2024

Author: National Hockey League November 4, 2024 Duration: 28:35
NHL Senior Vice President and Director of Hockey Operations Colin Campbell joins Kenny Albert to share memories from his five decades in professional hockey as a player, coach, and executive. Campbell discusses the experience of both playing alongside and coaching Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier, how he forged a close relationship with Gary Bettman, and how he developed the idea for the NHL’s “Situation Room.”

The stories behind the legends are often as compelling as the plays they made on the ice. NHL Induction Class, presented by the National Hockey League, is a podcast dedicated to exploring the profound careers and personal journeys of the game's most honored figures. Each episode focuses on an individual or group entering the Hall of Fame, weaving together archival audio, fresh reflections, and the kind of narrative detail that stats sheets can't capture. You'll hear about the pivotal moments that defined a player's legacy, the off-ice challenges they overcame, and the lasting impact they've left on the sport. This series goes beyond mere celebration to provide a deeper understanding of what it truly takes to reach hockey's pinnacle. It's an intimate audio portrait of excellence, offering fans a chance to connect with the history of the game through the voices and stories that built it. Tune in for a thoughtful and authoritative look at hockey immortality, straight from the source.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 15

NHL Induction Class
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Jim Hughson, 2019 Foster Hewitt Memorial Award recipient [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:27
John Shannon is joined by Jim Hughson, the voice of Hockey Night in Canada and recipient of the 2019 Foster Hewitt Memorial Award. Jim discusses how he got his start in broadcasting, how he fell in love with hockey, his…
Guy Carbonneau, HHOF Class of 2019 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:28
John Shannon welcomes in Guy Carbonneau and chats with him about his time playing in Montreal, winning two Stanley Cups with the Canadiens, what made the 1998-99 Dallas Stars special, his relationship with Bob Gainey, hi…
Frank Brown, 2019 Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award recipient [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:56
John Shannon chats with Frank Brown, the recipient of the 2019 Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award. Frank chats about how he fell in love with hockey, his start as a hockey writer, covering the 1994 Rangers, and his time spent…
Trailer – NHL Induction Class [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:21
A taste of what to expect on NHL Induction Class, hosted by John Shannon.