Since the very beginnings of the Blues franchise in 1967, the Plager name has been prominent. Barclay, Bob, and Billy Plager all played for the Blues, and were all on the team together for a time. The brothers have all passed, so we asked Barc’s son Kevin and...
A long-time Blues fan who turned into a trusted advisor…and eventually a high-level decision-maker as Sr. Vice President of Marketing and Communication for the Blues. Jim Woodcock continues to be a member of the Blues family as an advisor and member of the Hall of...
A Blues star of game presentation since the late 90s. He’s known to radio listeners as Carl “The Intern”. Carl Middleman has been the music coordinator of the Blues since 1996…and is very instrumental behind-the-scenes in what you experience in the way of audio...
The Arena- 1929-1999 The Arena on St. Louis’ Oakland Avenue was a special place, and the original home of the St. Louis Blues. Of course, it hosted much more than professional hockey. It was “the old barn” to many. And the nickname had a reason...
He’s a Pest, and Proud of It! Tyson Nash He was a hockey “pest” in the late 90s and early 2000s for the Blues…later the Coyotes. He’s gone on to be one of hockey’s elite communicators. Tyson Nash talks about his career and life,...
Emile “The Cat” Francis was a Vice President and General Manager for the Blues during the franchise’s most turbulent period in the late 1970’s and early 80’s. This after a mostly minor-league playing career as a goaltender. Susie Mathieu,...
It’s always fun to hear our Legends reminisce about the people of their careers and lives. This episode features five of our recent guest legends doing just that. Perry Turnbull, Red Berenson, Gary Sabourin, John Wensink and Jeff Brown recall the guys of their...
Jeff Brown– a Blues star of the 1990s who still holds some of the offensive team records for a defenseman. Only Hull and Oates had more scoring points during the Blues ‘90’-91 season. After his playing days, Brownie became a highly-respected coach piloting...
John Wensink played in two Stanley Cup finals in the mid 70s with the Boston Bruins. Before that he learned, almost by accident, that he could be a good fighter when necessary. He was drafted by the Blues, but only dressed for three games before landing in the Boston...
