Blues History
Alumni Game Revels in Blues History
January 1st, 2017 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 hockey, except the guy wearing the Chris Chelios jersey is actually Chris Chelios...
Honoring Barret Jackman
October 8th, 2016 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 player hangs up his skates, but this story has a happy ending. He signed a one-day contract with the...
Then and Now: MacInnis and Parayko
September 30th, 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. He was drafted 15th overall by the Flames in 1981. MacInnis is ready to prove that he deserves a...
Bob Plager: An Original Blue
September 25th, 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 played for the Blues, worked in the front office, was an advanced scout, was a head coach for the...
The St. Louis Arena Remembered
September 14th, 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 them play for all 50 years. I thought we could go back in time to when the Blues first entered the NHL. For Blues...
50 Years Ago in Hockey: St. Louis Has the Blues
April 5th, 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 this morning.The governors voted unanimously to award the franchise to Salomon. The...