Episode 18 of the Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast is a Tribute to US Hockey legend Keith “Huffer” Christensen, who died on November 5th, 2018 at the age 74.
After a legendary high school career in International Falls, MN, Huffer became a standout player at The University of Minnesota Duluth in the 1960s, putting that program on the hockey map. He captained the silver medal winning 1972 US Olympic hockey team and concluded his playing career in the World Hockey Association with Minnesota Fighting Saints.
In 2005 he was inducted into the US Hockey Hall of Fame.
At just 5-6 and 155 pounds, Huffer was small in stature, but big in heart and talent.
To help commemorate Huffer’s career, we’ll talk with three of his Olympic teammates: RW Tim Sheehy, Center Henry Boucha and goaltender Mike Curran. We’ll learn about what made Huffer a special player and person — and we’ll examine the strong bond that the 1972 Olympic team still has today.
Rest in Peace, Huffer Christiansen
Host: Mark Willand
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#71 Wayne Carleton - 1970 Boston Bruins Stanley Cup Champion
#70 A Tribute to Tom Webster, Pat Stapleton and John Hughes
#69 Andre Lacroix - The Memoir of the WHA Scoring King -- "After the Second Snowfall."
#68 Tom Fergus 30-Goal Scorer with the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs
#67 Bob Bourne - New York Islanders Hall of Famer and 4-time Stanley Cup Champion
#66 3ICE CEO EJ Johnston Discusses New 3v3 Pro League
#65: Danny Gare: Two-Time 50-Goal Scorer and the Captain of the Buffalo Sabres and Detroit Red Wings
#64 Allan Globensky: A Feared, but Reluctant WHA and Minor League Enforcer
#63 KC Scouts History with Troy Treasure and NE Whalers Upset Win over the USSR in 1976.
#62 Robin Burns: From Pittsburgh Penguins and KC Scouts LW to Hockey Visionary and Inventor
#61 Denis Herron: Vezina-Winning Goaltender; Montreal Canadiens, Pittsburgh Penguins, Kansas City Scouts
#60 Dennis Maruk: The Forgotten 60-Goal Man of the Washington Capitals. OT: Hartford Whalers, Boston Bruins and more.
#59 NY Rangers Goalies with Author George Grimm. OT: Hartford Whalers, Boston Bruins, WHA and More
#58 Steve Baker - New York Rangers Goaltender 1979-83
#57 Joe Watson: Philadelphia Flyers Stanley Cup Champion
#56 A Tribute to Dean Prentice and A Review of the Rangers-Bruins Alumni Weekend.
#55 Gary Smith Part 2: Tales from Chicago, Vancouver, Washington and Winnipeg
#54 Gary "Suitcase" Smith Part 1 - Toronto Maple Leafs and Oakland Seals
#53 Mark Mowers 7-year NHL Pro with Detroit, Boston, Nashville and Anaheim.
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