Legends of the Game | Stories Behind the Legend | Old Time Hockey UK He wasn't the biggest player on the ice. He wasn't a prolific goalscorer. And he certainly wasn't the sort of defenceman who would dazzle supporters with end-to-end rushes. But if…

From Wayne Gretzky's Edmonton Oilers to the rise of the Sheffield Steelers, Rocket Ron Shudra shares the memories, characters and rivalries that made his British ice hockey career unforgettable. Some players are remembered for their goals. Others f…

Whitley Warriors 1987–88 – The Dream Season There are seasons remembered because a team won everything. And there are seasons remembered because something happened that changed the way a club was regarded forever. For Whitley Warriors, 1987–88 be…

Durham Wasps captain Mike O'Connor lifts the Heineken Championship trophy at Wembley Arena on 28 April 1991, celebrating the Wasps' historic Grand Slam following their 7–4 victory over Peterborough Pirates. Photograph: John Hutton / Ice Hockey …

Graham Waghorn – Eight Seasons, Three Coaches and a Lifetime of Panthers Memories LEGENDS OF THE GAME | OLD TIME HOCKEY UK From a frozen Canadian back garden to Nottingham's famous Lower Parliament Street, Graham “Wags” Waghorn experienced British…

🏒 The WEMBLEY FINAL THEY NEVER FORGOT Some games are remembered because of a great goal. Some because of a comeback. Others because of an extraordinary individual performance. And then there are games like Cardiff Devils v Murrayfield Racers at …

From Sheffield to Nottingham Legends of the Game | Old Time Hockey UK Big, physical and uncompromising, Corey Beaulieu was exactly the sort of defenceman who made his presence felt during British ice hockey’s SuperLeague era. For three seasons in…

From being deported before he had even played a game, to Wembley, championships, 91 goals in a season and having his No. 47 retired by the Fife Flyers — Frank Morris certainly didn't have an ordinary British ice hockey career. When Frank Morris fir…

JOHN LAWLESS – THE BUILDER WHO CHANGED BRITISH ICE HOCKEY Peterborough. Cardiff. Manchester. Telford. Few people have influenced the growth of British ice hockey during the 1980s and 1990s quite like John Lawless. At just 5ft 5in, the Canadian ce…

Some imports arrived in British hockey with impressive résumés and needed time to adjust. Richard Little didn't. When the big Canadian centre joined the Durham Wasps in 1993, he immediately became one of the most productive forwards in British hoc…

The story of one of the Heineken era's most prolific imports For supporters who followed British ice hockey during the early 1990s, Trent Kaese is a name requiring little introduction. Big, powerful and capable of scoring at an extraordinary rate,…

Legends of the Game: Rob Breskal From a tiny rink in Brighton to representing Great Britain, lifting the Scottish Cup and captaining two of British hockey’s best-remembered clubs, Rob Breskal’s career is a story of determination, opportunity and an…

Rob Wilson – From Sheffield Steelers Captain to Championship-Winning Coach Rob Wilson was one of the most dependable defencemen of the Sheffield Steelers' formative years — a commanding presence on the blue line, a club captain and a player forever…

In the heart of Kirkcaldy stands one of Scotland's most iconic sporting venues — Kirkcaldy Ice Rink, the historic home of the Fife Flyers. Now known as Fife Ice Arena, the rink was designed by architects Williamson & Hubbard and has become deeply wo…

John Kidd: Tough as Nails in the Glory Days of Scottish Hockey There are some players from the old British hockey days whose stats alone can never truly define. John Kidd was one of them. Hard-nosed, fiercely loyal, and impossible to move from in …

Blackpool Ice Drome — The Famous D-Shaped Rink British ice hockey has had some legendary arenas over the years… but few were quite as unforgettable as the Blackpool Ice Drome. To hockey fans of a certain generation, the words “D-shaped rink” insta…

Nottingham Panthers Win the 1986 Norwich Union Autumn Cup The 1986 Norwich Union Autumn Cup Final will forever be remembered as one of the defining moments in the modern history of the Nottingham Panthers. It was an event of firsts, a showcase for …

The remarkable path of a player who left a lasting mark on British hockey In this episode, I spoke with UK hockey legend Hilton Ruggles, the high-scoring forward who had suited up for the Whitley Warriors, Murrayfield Racers, Cardiff Devils, Manche…

Facing a Legend: The Story of Selmar Odelein Today, we look back at the career of a true character and competitor in world hockey — former Edmonton Oiler, Nottingham Panther, and Sheffield Steeler, Selmar Odelein. His journey spans continents, leag…

Hillheads Ice Rink: Where It All Began Hillheads Ice Rink in Whitley Bay stands as one of the most iconic sporting venues in the North-East, but its origins are every bit as fascinating as the games it went on to host. The story begins in the earl…

The Dundee Rockets:A Dynasty That Burned Brightest in the Early ’80’s The legendary Dundee Rockets of the early 1980s In the rich tapestry of British ice hockey history, few teams shine as vividly — or as intensely — as the Dundee Rockets of the…

🐑 The Sheep on the Bus: The Durham Wasps’ Funniest Road Trip Ever By: Frankie Killen & Ken Abbott Every hockey team has a story that becomes folklore — one that gets told in bars, locker rooms, and reunion dinners for decades. For the Durham…

The Wild Genius of Brent Sapergia: British Hockey’s Most Explosive Import By Ken Abbott Before the days of online scouting and highlight reels, hockey imports were found through word of mouth and thick record books. One of those names — tucked awa…

Gary Newbon, former Solihull Barons Team owner, Central TV and Sky Sports broadcaster is today’s interview guest. Starting at Westward TV, journalist Gary moved to ATV in the early 1970’s, later rebranded as Central TV. Based in Solihull, West Midl…