In this episode of Storytime Hockey, we look at the early career of Jean Béliveau and how one 44 second stretch of ice time changed the NHL as we know it. We also discuss how much of the change was Béliveau’s fault compared to just the Montreal Canadiens as a whole. In our player profile, we take a look at some of hockey’s best and worst nicknames, and talk about the short but spectacular career of John Melvin Hill.

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

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

Dave Hilowitz - Chance Encounter

Dave Hilowitz - Return to the Underground Kingdom

Springtide - We Are Heading to the East

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