1973 Podcast Episode 176 DAN QUINN: GOALS, GRIT & THE GOLDEN ERA OF HOCKEY

1973 Podcast Episode 176 DAN QUINN: GOALS, GRIT & THE GOLDEN ERA OF HOCKEY

From 1973 Podcast by Andrew Clark

July 3, 2026 · 1h 1m · Season 4 · Episode 176

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Dan Quinn shares his hockey journey, stories from the NHL, and insights on the evolution of the game.

Episode 176: Dan Quinn – Goals, NHL Stories & Life After Hockey This week on the 1973 Podcast , we welcome former NHL sniper Dan Quinn for an entertaining and candid conversation about his remarkable hockey journey. Dan takes us back to his early days in the game, the road that led him to the NHL, and what it was like making the jump to the highest level of hockey. He shares unforgettable stories from the locker room, discusses the teammates and coaches who left the biggest impression on his career, and reflects on the season that saw him become one of the league's elite goal scorers. We also dive into the evolution of the NHL, comparing the hard-nosed style of the 1980s and '90s to today's faster, more skilled game. Dan offers his thoughts on how the sport has changed, the challenges today's players face, and whether his style of play would thrive in the modern era. The conversation doesn't stop with his playing days. Dan discusses coaching, broadcasting, life after professional hockey, and what continues to keep him connected to the game he loves. As always, the 1973 Podcast wraps things up with our signature rapid-fire questions, producing plenty of laughs, great memories…

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