From remote northern Ontario bush to Tragically Hip lyrics, from Stanley Cup glory to smuggled gold, this episode dives into the real history behind the myth — and why a movie could be on the way.
00:00 - Intro: The Goal That Sparked a Legend
03:00 - The Crash That Changed Hockey History
06:12 - The Mission to Recover Barilko’s Plane
10:32 - Trekking Through Muskeg: A Brutal Expedition
13:15 - Rumors of Smuggled Gold & Holes in the Plane
14:45 - The Leafs Curse & The Tragically Hip Connection
16:58 - The Billboard, The Shrine & Timmins Tourism
19:00 - Why No One’s Made the Movie (Yet)
23:14 - Should Barilko Be in the Hall of Fame?
25:00 - Where’s the Puck? The Amazing Story of Its Discovery
28:00 - Gold Smuggling & Hockey Sticks with Secrets
32:00 - Carrying the Legacy: Family, Fans, and the Future
36:00 - A Children’s Book, A Screenplay & A 75-Year Wait
40:52 - What Happens Next for Barilko’s Story?
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