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, in their own words and voice, for the future.

Oral History Collection

Welcome to The Hockey Museum’s archive of oral history intreviews. 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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Juan Angel Calzado de Cartin has enjoyed a long hockey career as both a player and an administrator. He was on the bronze medal-winning Spanish team at the 1960 Rome Olympic Games and again represented his country in Tokyo in 1964. After retiring from international hockey, he joined the International Hockey Federation (FIH) as an administrator, first serving on the Technical Committee before becoming president in 1996. In this interview, he reflects on his many years enjoying and supporting hockey’s development, highlighting many of his proudest moments and praising the friends he has made along the way.
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