Episodes

In this episode, I speak with Ken Priestlay — former Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins forward, and two-time Stanley Cup winner. Ken reflects on the 1985 NHL Draft, his disappointment at slipping to the fifth round, and ...

In this episode, I’m joined by Gary Stefan, a true Streatham Redskins and Slough Jets legend whose hockey story began in Brantford, Ontario, growing up alongside Wayne Gretzky — playing together for the Brantford Nadrofsky St...

In this episode I speak with Nottingham Panthers legend Randall Weber. After previously playing hockey in Canada, Randall attended Nottingham Panthers games as a fan before the club had fully evolved into an established ice h...

In this episode, I speak with former Streatham Redskins, Solihull Barons, Nottingham Panthers and Peterborough Pirates forward Graham Waghorn — better known as “Wags” . Born in Ontario, Graham learned to skate at three before...

Born in Fife, Les Millie — known as “Laser” — began skating at five and came through the Kirkcaldy juniors before making his Fife Flyers senior debut at just 14. After four seasons with a talented Flyers side, limited opportu...

In this episode, I speak with former Bournemouth Stags, Swindon Wildcats and Manchester Storm player and coach Daryl Lipsey. Originally from North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Daryl arrived in the UK almost by accident after a m...

In this episode, I’m joined by Ron Shudra — former Edmonton Oilers draft pick and Sheffield Steelers legend. Born in Winnipeg, Ron was selected 3rd round in the 1986 NHL Draft by the Stanley Cup–winning Oilers. He made 10 NHL...

In this episode, I speak with former Nottingham Panthers, MK Kings and Coventry Blaze forward Marc Twaite — better known to fans as “Smurf” . A product of Nottingham’s renowned junior system, Marc began skating at seven, risi...

In this opening episode, I introduce Old Time Hockey UK — a podcast celebrating the emotion, passion and memories that define ice hockey in the UK. I’m Ken Abbott, a lifelong hockey fan since 1982 and proud Nottingham Panther...