Legends of the Game
— They were the players who filled the rinks, lifted the trophies, scored the unforgettable goals and gave British ice hockey some of its greatest memories.
Legends of the Game celebrates the players who left their mark on UK ice hockey, from the glory days of the Heineken League through the Superleague years and into the Elite League era.
From prolific goalscorers and fearless defencemen to outstanding netminders, tough guys, fan favourites and unsung heroes, these are the players whose names are still remembered on the terraces decades later.
Relive their careers, their greatest moments and the stories behind the players who helped make British ice hockey unforgettable.
— They were the players who filled the rinks, lifted the trophies, scored the unforgettable goals and gave British ice hockey some of its greatest memories.
Legends of the Game celebrates the players who left their mark on UK ice hockey, from the glory days of the Heineken League through the Superleague years and into the Elite League era.
From prolific goalscorers and fearless defencemen to outstanding netminders, tough guys, fan favourites and unsung heroes, these are the players whose names are still remembered on the terraces decades later.
Relive their careers, their greatest moments and the stories behind the players who helped make British ice hockey unforgettable.
Nov. 3, 2026
Steve Carpenter – The Hard-Hitting Defenceman Who Left His Mark on British Ice Hockey
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…
Oct. 29, 2026
Rocket Ron Shudra: The Stories Behind a Sheffield Steelers Legend
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…
Oct. 10, 2026
Graham Waghorn – Eight Seasons, Three Coaches and a Lifetime of Panthers Memories
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…
Oct. 2, 2026
Corey Beaulieu – The SuperLeague Defenceman Who Crossed the Sheffield-Nottingham Divide
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…
Sept. 28, 2026
Frank Morris — From Deportation to Fife Flyers Legend
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…
Sept. 26, 2026
JOHN LAWLESS – THE BUILDER WHO CHANGED BRITISH ICE HOCKEY
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…
Sept. 23, 2026
Richard Little – The Durham Wasps Scoring Machine Who Made Britain Home
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…
Sept. 7, 2026
Trent Kaese – from NHL to Peterborough Pirates Folklore
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,…
Sept. 5, 2026
Rob Breskal: A Legend of British Ice Hockey
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…
Sept. 4, 2026
Rob Wilson – Sheffield Steelers Captain & British Ice Hockey Legend
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…
May 19, 2026
John Kidd: Tough as Nails in the Glory Days of Scottish Hockey
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 …
Nov. 27, 2025
Hilton Ruggles: A Career Built on Goals, Grit, and Great Stories
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…
Nov. 25, 2025
Selmar Odelein: Hockey Journey from NHL to British Ice Hockey
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…
Nov. 11, 2025
The Wild Genius of Brent Sapergia
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…
Dec. 14, 2019
Tim Cranston Interview – The Early Years
Tim Cranston Interview – The Early Years. Tim Cranston, former Fife Flyers, Cleveland Bombers, Durham Wasps, Sheffield Steelers, Edinburgh Capitals forward is my guest for today’s interview.Duel national Tim also played 39 times for the Grea…
Oct. 24, 2014
The Daryl Lipsey Blog Post interview
Daryl “Lipper” Lipsey Daryl Lipsey Blog Post Interview You could say that Daryl Lipsey came to the UK by accident!Originally from North Battleford, a small town in Saskatchewan Canada. Daryl had agreed to fly to Europe to sign for EV Stuttgart…
Oct. 16, 2014
Ron Shudra – Sheffield Steelers Legend and British Hockey Icon
Mr Sheffield Steelers Few players have left a greater mark on the Sheffield Steelers than Ron Shudra. From sharing NHL ice with Wayne Gretzky at the Edmonton Oilers to captaining the Steelers through their remarkable rise in British ice hockey, Shu…