Episodes

Part One explores the early and most dominant years of Stephen Cooper, former Durham Wasps and Cardiff Devils defenceman and widely regarded as the greatest British defenceman of all time. Stephen debuted with Durham Wasps in...

Part Two of the Tony Hand interview explores the later stages of his legendary career, spanning Sheffield Steelers, Ayr Scottish Eagles, and a hugely successful transition into player-coach. After the folding of Edinburgh Rac...

Episode 50 is a landmark moment for Old Time Hockey UK, and the guest could only be Tony Hand—widely regarded as the greatest British-born player of all time. Tony spent 14 seasons with the Murrayfield Racers before making hi...

Canadian forward Mark Budz joins the show to reflect on a unique career that combined professional ice hockey and golf—a rare dual-sport journey. Mark looks back on three junior seasons with the Humboldt Broncos, sharing his ...

Former Durham Wasps Grand Slam–winning forward Anthony Payne joins the show to reflect on a career rooted deeply in British ice hockey. The great-grandson of legendary rink builder “Icy” Smith, and raised around the Riverside...

In this episode, I’m joined by former London Phoenix Flyers, Richmond Flyers, Southampton Vikings, Cleveland Bombers and Slough Jets netminder Charlie Colon, whose 20-year career made him one of the most recognisable goalies ...

Former Canadian forward Scott Morrison joins the show to tell one of the most extraordinary stories in UK ice hockey history. At just 22, Scott had won the Allan Cup, led the playoffs in scoring and been named MVP—before reti...

Former Fife Flyers, Ayr Bruins, Peterborough Pirates, Milton Keynes Kings and Nottingham Panthers netminder Scott O’Connor joins the show to reflect on a career that began with one of British hockey’s most remarkable debuts. ...

Nicky Chinn — Longevity, Loyalty & Life in the Trenches In this episode, Ken sits down with Nicky Chinn, a true iron man of British ice hockey whose career spans nearly three decades—and counting. A product of the Cardiff Dev...

Former Edmonton Oilers, Solihull Barons, Sheffield Steelers and Newcastle Cobras netminder Wayne Cowley joins the show to reflect on a career spanning the NHL, British hockey’s golden era, and life beyond the crease. Born in ...

In the final episode of Season 2 , I’m joined by former Nottingham Panthers back-up netminder Paul Blahyj (pronounced Bly ), who reflects on a short but unforgettable top-level hockey journey. Paul spent 12 years developing i...

In this extended, bonus episode, I’m joined by former Southampton Vikings, Dundee Rockets, Medway Bears and Bracknell Bees defenceman Rob Breskal, whose hockey journey began in the most unlikely of places. Born in Brighton, a...

In this episode, I’m joined by former Southampton Vikings, Dundee Rockets, Medway Bears and Bracknell Bees defenceman Rob Breskal, whose hockey journey began in the most unlikely of places. Born in Brighton, a city with rich ...

Former Durham Wasps, Basingstoke Beavers, Nottingham Panthers and Telford Tigers forward Mario Belanger joins the show to reflect on a UK career filled with goals, controversy and unforgettable moments. Arriving in the UK in ...

For the first time since launching the podcast in 2014, this interview was split into two parts — a reflection of the truly remarkable career of Garry Unger. With over three hours of recorded content, Part 2 focuses on Garry’...

For the first time since launching the podcast, this interview is split into two parts — a reflection of the extraordinary career of Garry Unger. Part 1 focuses on his legendary NHL years. Garry discusses his first NHL game a...

In this extended bonus episode, we look back on a remarkable career that spanned continents, leagues and eras of the game. From early development years learning hockey in Germany , New Brunswick and Winnipeg , to the wild ear...

Former Murrayfield Racers, Solihull Barons, Peterborough Pirates, Fife Flyers, Paisley Pirates and Great Britain defenceman Paul Hand joins the show to reflect on a career forged in Edinburgh’s hockey culture and intense cros...

Former Solihull Blaze, Nottingham Panthers, Sheffield Steelers, Coventry Blaze and Milton Keynes Lightning defenceman Steve Carpenter joins the show to reflect on a UK career that was meant to last one season, but stretched i...

In this extended edition Sheffield Steelers icon Tommy “The Duke” Plommer joins the show to revisit an eight-year spell at the heart of the club’s most explosive and successful era—when Sheffield became the team everyone love...

Former Ayr Bruins, Fife Flyers, Murrayfield Racers and Trafford Metros forward Frank Morris joins the show to reflect on a UK career that began with one of British hockey’s most dramatic arrivals. After five standout years wi...

Former Ayr Bruins, Whitley Warriors, Medway Bears and Solihull Barons forward Luc Chabot joins the show to reflect on a remarkable 28-year UK hockey journey as a player, player-coach and coach. Luc’s UK career began briefly w...

Sheffield Steelers icon Tommy “The Duke” Plommer joins the show to revisit an eight-year spell at the heart of the club’s most explosive and successful era—when Sheffield became the team everyone loved to hate. Born in Canada...

This episode looks back on a truly unique hockey career that spanned continents, leagues and eras. From learning the game in Germany, New Brunswick and Winnipeg, to the chaotic early days of pro hockey in the South West Hocke...