Jim Hughson, 2019 Foster Hewitt Memorial Award recipient

Jim Hughson, 2019 Foster Hewitt Memorial Award recipient

Author: National Hockey League November 13, 2019 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 first big break in the broadcast business, the job interview that led to his first television broadcasting job, his ability to call both baseball and hockey and why he would never choose to broadcast another sport over hockey.

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

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Jim Rutherford, HHOF Class of 2019 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:17
John Shannon is joined by Jim Rutherford. Jim discusses his NHL playing career, how he transitioned into management, what he learned as the GM of the Carolina Hurricanes, Sidney Crosby, why the Pittsburgh Penguins GM job…
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.