Episode 3: How A Bad Hit Led To The First NHL All Star Game - podcast episode cover

Episode 3: How A Bad Hit Led To The First NHL All Star Game

Oct 26, 202136 min
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Episode description

On December 12, 1933 during a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Bruins defensemen, Eddie Shore upended Toronto forward, Ace Bailey. The result was an injury that nearly cost Bailey his life.  

Out of this unfortunate incident came a benefit game for Bailey, which we now consider the first NHL All Star game.

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