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Sheep on the Bus with Frankie Killen – Bonus Audio. I’d interviewed the former Durham Wasps, Nottingham Panthers and Humberside Seahawks goalie Frankie Killen in November 2014 but he never mentioned sheep! The episode, from Series 1, Episode 12, was published a month later, you can click here to check it out. A few days... The post The Sheep on the Bus with Frankie Killen appeared first on Old Time Hockey UK.

John Kidd Podcast Interview In today’s show I interview former Ayr Bruins, Peterborough Pirates and Paisley Pirates forward John Kidd. Early Years We talk of John’s early years learning his hockey trade on the small Ayr curling rink that was Limekiln Road. It’s dimensions a mere 154ft x 88ft (46m x 25m) compared to a regular rink... The post John Kidd Podcast Interview – Episode S3E12 appeared first on Old Time Hockey UK.

Stephen Cooper Podcast Interview – Part 2 Welcome back to Part Two of the Stephen Cooper interview. If you haven’t already listened to Part One, go have a listen now, you’ll enjoy this episode that much more. In that episode, we talked of Stephen’s early career playing for the Durham Wasps and Cardiff Devils. In this episode we... The post Stephen Cooper Podcast Interview – Part 2 Episode S3E11 appeared first on Old Time Hockey UK.

Stephen Cooper Podcast Interview – Part 1 In today’s show I interview former Durham Wasps and Cardiff Devils “Grand Slam” winning D-Man Stephen Cooper. A product of the Durham Wasps renowned junior system and together with his brother Ian, the “Cooper Brothers” were as good, If not better than most of the imports of that time. Even today Stephen... The post Stephen Cooper Podcast Interview Part 1 – Episode S3E10 appeared first on Old Time Hockey UK.

Tony Hand Podcast Interview – Part 2 In Part 2 of the Tony Hand interview we move on to talk of Tony’s time at the Sheffield Steelers and Ayr Scottish Eagles. Then his role as player – coach of the Dundee Stars, Edinburgh Capitals, Belfast Giants and finally the Manchester Phoenix.  Sheffield Steelers During the summer of 1995... The post Tony Hand Podcast Interview Part 2 – Episode S3E09 appeared first on Old Time Hockey UK.

Tony Hand Podcast Interview – The Early Years In today’s show I talk to former Murrayfield Racers, Sheffield Steelers, Ayr Scottish Eagles, Dundee Stars, Edinburgh Capitals, Belfast Giants and Manchester Phoenix Edinburgh born forward Tony Hand. Episode S3E08 This episode will be my FIFTIETH EPISODE, that’s half a Century of Old Time Hockey UK Podcasts. For this... The post Tony Hand Podcast Interview Part 1 – Episode S3E08 appeared first on Old Time Hockey UK.

Mark Budz Podcast Interview In today’s show I interview Canadian former Humboldt Broncos, Solihul Barons, Telford Tigers, Deeside Dragons, Birmingham Eagles, Romford Raiders and Oxford Blades forward and Golf Professional Mark Budz. Humboldt Broncos As a teenager, Canadian Mark had three seasons with Saskatchewan junior team the Humboldt Broncos. Many of you will be aware... The post Mark Budz Podcast Interview – Episode S3E07 appeared first on Old Time Hockey UK.

Anthony Payne Podcast Interview In today’s show I interview former Durham Wasps “Grand Slam” winning,  goal scoring forward Anthony Payne. Anthony’s ice hockey career was almost certainly destined to happen even before he could walk, let alone skate. His great grandfather was John Frederick James Smith, known to most people these days as the legendary “Icy... The post Anthony Payne Podcast Interview – Episode S3E06 appeared first on Old Time Hockey UK.

Charlie Colon Podcast Interview In today’s show I interview former London Phoenix Flyers, Richmond Flyers, Southampton Vikings, Cleveland Bombers and Slough Jets net minder Charlie Colon. Charlie spent 20 years in the UK. Apart from two seasons in the Heineken Premier League, he played mostly in Division 1. He then coached the Slough Jets to... The post Charlie Colon Podcast Interview – Episode S3E05 appeared first on Old Time Hockey UK.

Scott Morrison Podcast Interview In today’s show I interview former Canadian forward Scott Morrison. Scott spent 10 seasons here in the UK playing for 6 different hockey teams. Twist of fate At the end of the 1986 – 87 season Scott had decided to retire. He was a member of the Brantford Motts Clamatos Allan... The post Scott Morrison Podcast Interview – S3E04 appeared first on Old Time Hockey UK.

Scott O’Connor Podcast Interview Imagine, you’re 14 years old, you’re a junior ice hockey net minder. You’re learning your trade within the Fife Flyers junior development organisation. Usually you play in front of just a few parents and friends. Then you get the call, you’re about to make your debut in front of over two... The post Scott O’Connor Podcast Interview – Episode S3E03 appeared first on Old Time Hockey UK.

Nicky Chinn Podcast Interview In today’s show I break with my policy of interviewing only “players from the past”. Nicky Chinn continues to play on, despite making his debut in the 1988 – 89 season, that’s 29 seasons ago. A product of the Cardiff junior development system, Nicky made his Devils debut at the tender... The post Nicky Chinn Podcast Interview – Episode S3E02 appeared first on Old Time Hockey UK.

Wayne Cowley Podcast Interview In today’s show I interview former Edmonton Oilers, Solihull Barons, Sheffield Steelers and Newcastle Cobras goalie Wayne Cowley. Canadian Wayne hails from Scarborough, Ontario and is the son of British immigrants. After a successful junior hockey career he signed for the Calgary Flames during their most successful NHL period. The Flames made him... The post Wayne Cowley Podcast Interview – Episode S3E01 appeared first on Old Time Hockey UK.

Paul Blahyj Podcast Interview In today’s show, the final Podcast of Season 2, I interview former Nottingham Panthers back up net minder Paul Blahyj. I start the interview by asking a very important question – how does he pronounce his last name of Blahyj? Paul explains that the name hails from the Ukraine through his grandad,... The post Paul Blahyj Podcast Interview – Episode S2E12 appeared first on Old Time Hockey UK.

Rob Breskal Podcast Interview In today’s show I interview former Southampton Vikings, Dundee Rockets, Medway Bears and Bracknell Bees D-Man Rob Breskal. Now living in New South Wales in Australia, Rob was born in Brighton on the UK’s south coast – a town with a rich hockey history but no proper Ice Rink since 1965 –... The post Rob Breskal Podcast Interview – Episode S2E11 appeared first on Old Time Hockey UK.

Mario Belanger Podcast Interview In today’s show I interview former Durham Wasps, Basingstoke Beavers, Nottingham Panthers and Telford Tigers goal scoring forward Mario Belanger. Durham Wasps Durham Wasps signed the French Canadian as a replacement import in February 1987. Together with fellow imports, forward Kevin Conway and d-man Mike O’Connor they formed a formidable on ice... The post Mario Belanger Podcast Interview – Episode S2E10 appeared first on Old Time Hockey UK.

The Garry Unger Podcast Interview Part 2 – the Heineken Years For the very first time since starting the Podcast back in 2014 I’ve decided to split an episode in two. Garry Unger’s career has been absolutely amazing. Consequently I recorded over 3 hours of quality content that I could not possibly fit into just one hour... The post Garry Unger Podcast Interview Part 2 – Episode S2E09 appeared first on Old Time Hockey UK.

Garry Unger Podcast Interview Part 1 – the NHL Years Garry Unger had an amazing career, with so much recorded content it was impossible to fit everything into one hour. Therefore for the first time since starting the Podcast I’ve decided to split an episode into two parts. In Part One we’ll be talking about: His first... The post Garry Unger Podcast Interview Part 1 – Episode S2E08 appeared first on Old Time Hockey UK.

Paul Hand Podcast Interview In today’s show I interview former Murrayfield Racers, Solihull Barons, Peterborough Pirates, Fife Flyers, Paisley Pirates and Great Britain D-Man Paul Hand. We talk of his early years in Edinburgh, where going to the Murrayfield rink was simply a “way of life”. We talk of how he made his way through... The post Paul Hand Podcast Interview – Episode S2E07 appeared first on Old Time Hockey UK.

Steve Carpenter Podcast Interview Today I interview former Solihull Blaze, Nottingham Panthers, Sheffield Steelers, Coventry Blaze and Milton Keynes Lightning D-Man Steve Carpenter. Steve had a successful time in Canadian junior hockey and in the East Coast Hockey League. He recalls flying into the UK to sign for the Solihull Blaze after a recommendation from an... The post Steve Carpenter Podcast Interview – Episode S2E06 appeared first on Old Time Hockey UK.