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Blues History

Then and Now: MacInnis and Parayko

Melanie Rau | September 30, 2016

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.…

Categories Blues History, St Louis Blues

Bob Plager: An Original Blue

Melanie Rau | September 25, 2016

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…

Categories Blues History, St Louis Blues

The St. Louis Arena Remembered

Melanie Rau | September 14, 2016

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…

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50 Years Ago in Hockey: St. Louis Has the Blues

Rick Cole | April 5, 2016

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…

Categories Blues History, Column, Hockey History, St Louis Blues

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Possible St. Louis Owner Surfaces

Rick Cole | February 15, 2016

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.…

Categories Blues History, Column, Hockey History, St Louis Blues

The St. Louis Blues Franchise Four

Michael Gwizdala | November 30, 2015

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…

Categories Blues History, Hockey History, St Louis Blues, Top 10 Lists, Trending

Former Blues Defenseman Chris Pronger Inducted into HHOF

Allison Scott | November 10, 2015

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…

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St. Louis Blues Hockey: Unique Traditions

Allison Scott | October 3, 2015

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…

Categories Blues History, Editor's Choice, St Louis Blues
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