Blue Note Productions presents Life as a Blue: Curtis Joseph
After going undrafted through his freshman year at the University of Wisconsin, Curtis Joseph was signed to an entry-level free agent contract by the Blues and quickly rose to prominence on the NHL goaltending scene.
Joseph sat down with our crew to discuss the iconic masks and moments that shaped his career in St. Louis and beyond — from “here comes Cheveldae” to the 1995 trade that moved him to Edmonton, and all the behind-the-scenes moments and untold stories in between.
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Cujo
Best video the Blues have put out . Even fans hated Mike Keenan.
CuJo is the reason I became a hockey and Blues fan at the age of 7. The saying is "never meet your heroes", but I got the chance to meet Curtis Joseph the night of his induction to the STL Sports Hall of Fame (10 years ago or so). I got to share a beer with him and just talk one on one for 10 minutes or so. It was an incredible conversation I'll cherish for the rest of my life. Incredible goaltender – better person.
All due respect to Binner, Mike Liut, Grant Fuhr, Glenn Hall, and all the rest, Cujo is my all time favorite.
I had the pleasure of meeting CuJo when I worked at the Galleria. Just a great dude. Seemed humble and happy. I saw most of that Toronto Series at the old barn too. What a run!!!
Such a great goalie, but such a regular guy. Nice as he was great.
The old barn on Oakland was electric back then, I will always cherish the memories of bleeding blue there.
Had a signed puck from Cujo, catching him after a practice at the old Brentwood rink. Signature silk jacket he frequently wore. Sadly, that was lost to time, but super guy.
Dude I need to see a Tony Twist one next!
I remember meeting Cujo, his wife and his first child was in a stroller after the open house of the now Enterprise Center afterwards, he and his wife were so nice and we’re proud that he is part of the Blues family. 💙
More of this content while the Blues suck right now 🙏🏻
I love the Life as a Blue series 💙
Growing up in St. Louis, I remember watching Cujo on the TV. I always wanted to be a goalie because of him. It took me a little longer to talk my parents into letting me transition from skater to goalie, but once I did, it was hard not to imagine myself as Cujo in the Blues net. Later, while playing Juniors in Canada, I got to billet with his neighbor. Never did get to meet him, sadly, but maybe someday I will. What a great career and even greater person. Cujo, you're an inspiration to many. I wouldn't be the goalie I am today without that inspiration. And a big kudos to the Blues and Blue Note Productions for such a well done documentary. Can't wait to see even more of them!
love that the clip of Twist you show is him fighting Berube! bravo
Absolute legend! I grew up in St. Louis watching Cujo, that was an incredible time to be a Blues fan. I always loved his playing, but this interview reveals a lot about who he is, what an amazing person!
Cujo did a poster signing at Schnucks at 8:00 at night on a Tuesday. My parents got me and my brother out of bed and took us over to stand in line to meet Curtis Joseph. He was my favorite player then and he still is today. Thanks, Cujo.
Love you Cujo. You are the reason I became a goalie. What a great time to have St. Louis as a hometown, be a Blues fan, a hockey player.
What an amazing man! Cujo was a great player in a great era for the Blues. If not for Keenan and Quinn who knows what the Blues could have accomplished?
Theres been a few times when I was pissed off enough at this team to quite them. When they traded Joseph was one of them. Liut was another
What an absolute legend!
On couple questions, the producer says, "I think." Those of the words of someone who does not know. That means the producer either did not take the time to do research or take notes. That's not the action of a professional.
Producer, through his awkward statements, implies that CuJo ended his career as member of Calgary Flames playing a game in STL. Not even remotely close to the facts.
way better than our current racist loser in the net
CuJo revolutionized goalie hockey masks thats for sure. By having his mask look like the dog from the movie Cujo it allowed other goalies to have more than just simply their teams logo on their helmets. Nothing in teams sports lets a player express his personality as much as hockey goalie masks.