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Overdue Stanley Cup Ring, Vegas Hockey Pioneers, USA Surf Coach

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Bobby Orr and the Boston Bruins met Jean Ratelle and the Rangers for the 1972 Stanley Cup. (Harry Harris/AP)
Bobby Orr and the Boston Bruins met Jean Ratelle and the Rangers for the 1972 Stanley Cup. (Harry Harris/AP)

Former Boston Bruin Chris Hayes receives his 1972 Stanley Cup ring ... 46 years later. That's coming up this week on Only A Game. Also, the story of the true pioneers of Las Vegas ice hockey. And, Joey Buran's journey from king of the surfing world to pastor — and then head coach of the U.S. Olympic surf team. Join us!

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46 Years Later, Former Bruin Chris Hayes Gets His Stanley Cup Ring

Chris Hayes played just one game for the Boston Bruins in the 1972 NHL playoffs. But that one game was enough to earn him a championship ring ... 46 years later.

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'California Kid' Finds Meaning As A Minister — Then U.S. Surf Team Head Coach

At the age of 24, Joey Buran was on top of the surfing world. But it wasn't everything he'd expected. After treating his depression, Buran found a new life in ministering and coaching.

This program aired on June 2, 2018.

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