Old Time Hockey Uk Podcast - The Puck Drops Here!

Frank Morris Interview. In today’s show I interview former Ayr Bruins, Fife Flyers, Murrayfield Racers and Trafford Metros forward Frank Morris. Frank spent 27 years in the UK as a player and Elite League bench coach before returning home to Canada. Early Years As a junior Frank had 5 very successful years with the Concordia... The post Frank Morris Podcast Interview – Episode S2E05 appeared first on Old Time Hockey UK.

Luc Chabot Podcast Interview In today’s show I interview former Ayr Bruins, Whitley Warriors, Medway Bears and Solihull Barons striker Luc Chabot. Luc’s first UK hockey experience lasted just 9 games and despite being in the top three UK points scorers, the Ayr Bruins decided to replace him and fellow import Kevin Reynolds. Whitley Bay... The post Luc Chabot Podcast Interview – Episode S2E04 appeared first on Old Time Hockey UK.

Tommy Plommer Interview. In today’s show I interview Sheffield Steelers legend Tommy “The Duke” Plommer. Tommy was an eight year veteran in the most successful period of the teams history. Do you remember Ice Hockey in the early 90’s, when a team from Sheffield took British Hockey by storm? It was a love hate relationship,... The post Tommy Plommer Podcast Interview – Episode S2E03 appeared first on Old Time Hockey UK.

Kel Land Interview. Kel or Lando, as most people know him, was born in Sevenoaks in Kent, the product of a British mother and a three quarters North American Indian father serving in the Canadian forces. Kel tells of his formative years, learning the game, initially in Germany,  back home in New Brunswick, Canada and... The post Kelvin Land Podcast Interview – Episode S2E02 appeared first on Old Time Hockey UK.

Selmar Odelein Interview. Season 2 faces off with a true legend as I speak with former Edmonton Oilers, Nottingham Panthers and Sheffield Steelers D-Man Selmar Odelein. NHL Years The eldest of three professional Ice hockey playing brothers from Quill Lake, Saskatchewan. Selmar had a successful junior career, including winning Gold and Silver medals for Canada... The post Selmar Odelein Podcast Interview – Episode S2E01 appeared first on Old Time Hockey UK.

Brian Kanewischer Interview. In today’s show I talk to former Aviemore Blackhawks, Cardiff Devils, Ayr Raiders and Swindon Wildcats coach, Brian Kanewischer. We talk of how he had no hesitation in travelling over 4000 miles from his home in Medicine Hat, Alberta Canada for the 100 years UK Ice Hockey event, held in Durham in... The post Brian Kanewischer Podcast Interview – Episode S1E30 appeared first on Old Time Hockey UK.

Chuck Taylor Interview In today’s show I talk to former Solihull Barons, Telford Tigers and Nottingham Panthers D Man, Chuck Taylor. Chuck was born in London in 1961 but raised in Saskatchewan in Canada. In 1982 he returned to the country of his birth, signing for Gary Newbon’s Solihull Barons. Solihull Barons Chuck arrived in the... The post Chuck Taylor Podcast Interview – Episode S1E29 appeared first on Old Time Hockey UK.

Episode S1Extra. Marc Twaite Podcast Extra . In today’s Marc Twaite Podcast Extra, the former GB and Nottingham Panthers forward returns to introduce his new Autobiography. “The Ice That Melted” Marc, who also played ice hockey for the Milton Keynes Kings, Coventry Blaze, Cardiff Devils and Sheffield Steelers, was my very first guest on the... The post S1Extra – The Marc Twaite Podcast Interview – extra appeared first on Old Time Hockey UK.

Jason Wood Interview In today’s show I talk to former Streatham Braves, Medway Bears, Peterborough Pirates and Cardiff Devils netminder Jason Wood. Jason now lives in Penticton in British Columbia, Canada and works as a firefighter in downtown Vancouver. We’d scheduled the interview for 4.30pm UK time / 8.30am Vancouver time. After finishing a night... The post Jason Wood Podcast Interview – Episode S1E28 appeared first on Old Time Hockey UK.

Todd Bidner Interview. In today’s show I talk to former Washington Capitals, Fife Flyers and Peterborough Pirates forward Todd Bidner. Todd was drafted into the NHL in 1980 by the Washington Capitals, he was a round 6 pick, 110th overall. It was a good year for UK ice hockey as in the same round, future... The post Todd Bidner Podcast Interview – Episode S1E27 appeared first on Old Time Hockey UK.

The 100 Years UK Hockey Event Interview. In today’s show I talk to Frankie Killen and Scott Plews, organisers of the 100 Years UK Ice Hockey event. Both guys had been interviewed for the podcast previously. Frankie in Episode 12 and Scott in Episode 15. Both had talked of their hopes and aspirations for the... The post The 100 Years UK Ice Hockey Event – Episode S1E26 appeared first on Old Time Hockey UK.

Kenny McKie Interview Kenny first “discovered” ice skating as a 10 year old, he’d persuaded his 16 year old brother to take him to the Crossmyloof ice rink, his brother had arranged to meet a girl there and 10 year old Kenny threatened to “tell his mum”. Once there he was hooked, took to the... The post Kenny McKie Podcast Interview – Episode S1E25 appeared first on Old Time Hockey UK.

Hilton Ruggles Interview. In today’s show I talk with former Whitley Warriors, Murrayfield Racers, Cardiff Devils, Manchester Storm, Newcastle Riverkings, Coventry Blaze and Newcastle Vipers forward Hilton Ruggles. We talk of his early years growing up playing ice hockey in Montreal and his foray over to mainland Europe. He describes his arrival in Whitley Bay... The post Hilton Ruggles Podcast Interview – Episode S1E24 appeared first on Old Time Hockey UK.

Scott Neil Interview. In today’s show I talk with Edinburgh Capitals team owner and former Murrayfield Racers and Sheffield Steelers forward, Scott Neil. Edinburgh born, Scott’s earliest memories of ice hockey was as a twelve year old playing “stick and puck” after a Murrayfield Racers game. Two years later he had put all of his... The post Scott Neil Podcast Interview – Episode S1E23 appeared first on Old Time Hockey UK.

Gavin Fraser Interview. Today’s show features former Aviemore Blackhawks and Nottingham Panthers forward Gavin Fraser. Gavin grew up in the Scottish Highlands and had to walk six miles to get to his local ice rink. As a kid he was a regular ice skater but didn’t take up playing hockey until he was thirteen, he... The post Gavin Fraser Podcast Interview – Episode S1E22 appeared first on Old Time Hockey UK.

Craig Melancon Interview. Today’s show features former Streatham Redskins, Slough Jets and Nottingham Panthers forward Craig Melancon. My very first question to Craig was how he’d acquired the nickname  “Cougar”, as during my research, several guys I’d spoken to had referred to him by that name. Craig went on to talk about his early days in... The post Craig Melancon Podcast Interview – Episode S1E21 appeared first on Old Time Hockey UK.

S1E20 Fred Perlini Interview. Today’s show features former Toronto Maple Leafs, Nottingham Panthers, Fife Flyers and Guildford Flames forward Fred Perlini. Fred was unexpectedly drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1980. On “draft day” he was actually digging in a ditch. A passing motorist, listening to the draft, told him that the Toronto Maple... The post Fred Perlini Podcast Interview – Episode S1E20 appeared first on Old Time Hockey UK.

Simon Leach Interview On today’s show I interview former Whitley Warriors forward and head coach Simon Leach. Simon began his hockey journey as a 6 year old when he and his best friend, went to the local Whitley Bay ice rink to watch another friend’s dad play for the Warriors in a practice game. That... The post Simon Leach Podcast Interview – Episode S1E19 appeared first on Old Time Hockey UK.

The Ivan Matulik Interview In this episode I interview Ivan Matulik, the former Sheffield Steelers, Edinburgh Racers, Cardiff Devils and Manchester Storm forward. Born in Czechoslovakia, Ivan grew up in the late 1960’s, in a country ruled by communists. As a consequence “the state” controlled everything, including communication and travel. Ivan was a young rising... The post Ivan Matulik Podcast Interview – Episode S1E18 appeared first on Old Time Hockey UK.

Shannon Hope Interview. In this episode I interview former Peterborough Pirates, Cardiff Devils and Great Britain international D-Man Shannon Hope. The big Peterborough (Ontario) born D-Man arrived in the UK in 1984 after new Peterborough Pirates coach Ron Katernuk, an old friend from his junior days, persuaded him to sign for the Pirates. We talk... The post Shannon Hope Podcast Interview – Episode S1E17 appeared first on Old Time Hockey UK.