The Legacy of Mike Liut
On March 30, 1979, the World Hockey Association (WHA) officially folded and merged with the NHL. The merger added four teams to the league: the Edmonton Oilers, the Quebec Nordiques,…
Blues History
Blues Still Hunting for a Cup at 50
It’s been 50 years since the National Hockey League had only six teams. The years from 1942 to 1967 is known as the Original Six Era — the Boston Bruins, Chicago…
Alumni Game Revels in Blues History
ST. LOUIS — If the national excitement about outdoor games has abated some, the alumni game is undoubtedly facing the same fate. The energy level and seriousness is basically beer league…
Honoring Barret Jackman
As you have probably already heard, former St. Louis Blues player Barret Jackman announced his retirement from the NHL on Tuesday, Oct. 4. It is always sad when a great…
Then and Now: MacInnis and Parayko
It is 1983, defenseman Al MacInnis’ official rookie season with the Calgary Flames. Before this, he had only played 16 games with the Flames over the span of two seasons.…
Bob Plager: An Original Blue
The Blues 50th Anniversary Season is the perfect time to talk about the original Blues players. One of the most beloved players in the Blues organization is Bob Plager. He…
The St. Louis Arena Remembered
Happy 50th Anniversary season, St. Louis Blues! It is hard to believe that the Blues have been around this long because many of us have not been alive to watch…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: St. Louis Has the Blues
The National Hockey League board of governors has officially approved an expansion franchise for St. Louis. A syndicate headed by Sidney Salomon Jr. was awarded the team at a meeting…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Possible St. Louis Owner Surfaces
It looks like there might be someone who wants to own a National Hockey League franchise in St. Louis after all. A bid has been received from Sidney Salomon Jr.…
The St. Louis Blues Franchise Four
The Franchise Four. The Mount Rushmore. Four players who tell the story of an organization. In this series, I’ll be taking a look at the history of all 30 NHL…
Former Blues Defenseman Chris Pronger Inducted into HHOF
Last night the NHL honored the 2015 Hockey Hall of Fame Inductees. Among them was former St. Louis Blues defender Chris Pronger. In his eighteen season NHL career Pronger amassed…
St. Louis Blues Hockey: Unique Traditions
Every year the St. Louis Blues suit up for the upcoming season, something all 30 NHL teams have in common. However, they do it a little differently. Although not a…