The Minnesota North Stars 1st Crack at the Stanley Cup with Brad Maxwell!

The Minnesota North Stars 1st Crack at the Stanley Cup with Brad Maxwell!

Author: Brett Small (NHL Hockey) October 21, 2019 Duration: 53:25
The Minnesota North Stars regular 80-81 season was nothing to write home about.  But when it came time for the playoffs they captured lightning in a bottle!  Join us as former North Stars D-Man Brad Maxwell takes us back to 1981 and shares with us his experiences during the playoffs.  Hear about the young rookie and future HOF'er who captured everyones hearts and had his own "DINOsaur".  Plenty of legendary Lou Nanne Stories as well as why head coach Glen Somnor wore a patch over his eye for one game and who he thinks was the best he ever played against!! Brad is the head of the Minnesota NHL Alumni Association.  Check out their site at https://www.minnesotanhlalumni.com And don't forget to rate, review and follow Snapshots in Hockey History on Facebook and on Twitter at SnapshotIn!!     

Every Monday and Thursday, Snapshots in Hockey History digs into the moments that define the sport, going far beyond just the scores. Hosted by Brett Small, this podcast brings you directly into the conversation with former NHL and AHL players who lived these iconic events. You’ll hear firsthand accounts of what it felt like to score that legendary goal, the pressure of a critical playoff save, and the untold stories from both triumphant wins and crushing losses that never made the official highlight reel. It’s about the atmosphere in the locker room, the pivotal decisions made in an instant, and the personal journeys that intertwine with hockey’s timeline. This isn't a dry recitation of stats; it's a collection of vivid, personal narratives that paint a fuller picture of the game's past. For anyone who loves the depth behind the drama, this podcast serves as an intimate audio archive, preserving the voices and memories of the players themselves. Tune in to connect with the human side of hockey history, one compelling story at a time.
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