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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#31 Randy Manery - The Flames First All Star
#30 Mike Rogers - 3-Time 100-point Scorer with the New York Rangers and Hartford Whalers
#29 Don Luce - 1970's Buffalo Sabres Two-Way Star
#28 Bernie Nicholls, LA Kings Scoring Sensation in the 1980s.
#27 Phil Myre - Goaltender of the Atlanta Flames
#26 Peter Taglianetti - Two-Time Stanley Cup Winner with the Pittsburgh Penguins
#25 Paul Gardner - Prolific Pittsburgh Penguins Power Play Producer
#24 Brian Propp - Philadelphia Flyers Legend
#23 Mike Antonovich - WHA Star and Minnesota Hockey Legend
#22 Jordy Douglas WHA/NHL Pro with Hartford, Minnesota and Winnipeg
#21 Mike Corrigan - LA Kings and Vancouver Canucks Original
#20 Matt DiBiase (author), PJ Stock and Al Iafrate
#19 Paul Stewart - WHA/NHL Enforcer, NHL Referee, US Hockey Hall of Famer
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#14 Joe Juneau - Boston Bruins Rookie Sensation, Hockey Humanitarian -- and Rocket Scientist
#13 Ab McDonald Tribute for 16-year NHL and WHA Pro and 4-time Stanley Cup Champion
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