ORAL HISTORY INTERVIEWS
Much of the history that we store in our heads is lost as we age or pass away. Oral history is the practice of recording people’s recollections and personal stories for the future.
Oral History Collection
Welcome to the Hockey Museum’s Oral History Collection. These audio recordings capture the personal stories, memories and experiences of players, coaches, administrators, officials and fans who have been part of hockey’s rich heritage across all levels of the game. Each interview offers unique insights into our sport’s evolution, memorable moments, and the people who shaped hockey history. Listen as they share their passion for our sport and their contributions to the hockey community.
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Peter Savage was a policeman turned hockey photographer and journalist. He died in 2017. Peter tells of his early playing career and how his passion for hockey manifested itself in broadcast and written journalism and in sports photography. Peter explores the technical and logistical challenges of his hobby turned profession before discussing his personal battle with terminal cancer. He has covered four hockey World Cups, several European Championships and Champions Trophies and, of course, the London 2012 Olympic Games.The genesis of The Hockey Museum's oral history collection lies in Peter Savage's Talk Hockey Radio interviews.
Interview date: 2016-07-18
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