Episodes

In today’s extended bonus episode I speak with former Aviemore Blackhawks, Cardiff Devils, Ayr Raiders and Swindon Wildcats coach Brian Kanewischer. Brian talks about travelling over 4,000 miles from his home in Medicine Hat,...

In today’s show I speak with former Aviemore Blackhawks, Cardiff Devils, Ayr Raiders and Swindon Wildcats coach Brian Kanewischer. Brian talks about travelling over 4,000 miles from his home in Medicine Hat, Alberta to attend...

In today’s show I speak with former Solihull Barons, Telford Tigers and Nottingham Panthers defenceman Chuck Taylor. Born in London in 1961 and raised in Saskatchewan, Chuck returned to the UK in 1982 after signing for Gary N...

In today’s Marc Twaite Podcast Bonus Extra, former GB and Nottingham Panthers forward Marc Twaite returns to the show to introduce his brand-new autobiography, “The Ice That Melted” . Marc was my very first guest all the way ...

In today’s show I talk to former Streatham Braves, Medway Bears, Peterborough Pirates and Cardiff Devils netminder Jason Wood. Now living in Penticton, British Columbia, Jason works as a firefighter in downtown Vancouver. Our...

In today’s show I speak with former Washington Capitals, Fife Flyers and Peterborough Pirates forward Todd Bidner. Drafted by the Washington Capitals in the 6th round of the 1980 NHL Draft (110th overall), Todd entered profes...

In today’s show I speak with Frankie Killen and Scott Plews, the organisers of the 100 Years UK Ice Hockey event. Both had previously appeared on the podcast, sharing their hopes and ambitions for the event — and their hard w...

In today’s show I speak with former Glasgow Dynamoes, Nottingham Panthers, Peterborough Pirates and Paisley Pirates forward Kenny McKie. Kenny first discovered ice skating at the age of ten after persuading his older brother ...

In today’s show I speak with former Whitley Warriors, Murrayfield Racers, Cardiff Devils, Manchester Storm, Newcastle Riverkings, Coventry Blaze and Newcastle Vipers forward Hilton Ruggles. Hilton reflects on his early years ...

In today’s show, I’m joined by Scott Neil — former Murrayfield Racers and Sheffield Steelers forward, and owner of the Edinburgh Capitals . Born in Edinburgh, Scott came through Murrayfield’s system, scoring his first senior ...

Today’s show features former Aviemore Blackhawks and Nottingham Panthers forward Gavin Fraser. Raised in the Scottish Highlands, Gavin regularly walked six miles to reach his local ice rink. Although a keen skater from a youn...

Today’s show features former Craig Melancon, a colourful forward remembered for his spells with the Streatham Redskins, Slough Jets and Nottingham Panthers. Craig explains the origin of his nickname “Cougar” and reflects on g...

Today’s episode features former Fred Perlini, a forward whose career spanned the Toronto Maple Leafs, Nottingham Panthers, Fife Flyers and Guildford Flames. Fred recounts being unexpectedly drafted by the Maple Leafs in the 1...

Today’s episode features former Simon Leach, Whitley Warriors forward and Head Coach. Simon began his hockey journey at Whitley Bay Ice Rink alongside childhood friend David Longstaff, progressing through the Warriors’ junior...

In this episode, I’m joined by former Ivan Matulik, a fan favourite with the Sheffield Steelers, Edinburgh Racers, Cardiff Devils and Manchester Storm. Born in communist Czechoslovakia, Ivan was a rising star with Slovan Brat...

In this episode I speak with former Peterborough Pirates, Cardiff Devils and Great Britain international defenceman Shannon Hope. Born in Peterborough, Ontario, Shannon arrived in the UK in 1984 after being persuaded by his o...

In this episode, I speak with Paul Adey — former Nottingham Panthers and Sheffield Steelers forward, and later Head Coach of the Nottingham Panthers and Belfast Giants. Born in Montreal, Paul grew up on outdoor rinks before p...

In this episode I speak with former Fife Flyers, Murrayfield and Edinburgh Racers, Telford Tigers and Paisley Pirates defenceman Scott Plews. Scott made his Fife Flyers first-team debut at just fourteen years old. Because of ...

In this episode, I’m joined by former BIHA and Ice Hockey UK referee Simon Kirkham. Simon began playing in the early 1980s with the Nottingham Panthers’ second team, the Trojans, before work and relocation cut his playing car...

Mention the name Jimmy Keyes to any long-time Nottingham Panthers fan and it instantly brings back memories of the club’s first true post-reformation legend. Jimmy arrived in 1985 as one of Alex Dampier’s three imports. A fea...

In this episode, I’m joined by legendary netminder Frankie Killen — better known as “Killer” — who guarded the crease for the Durham Wasps, Nottingham Panthers, Cleveland (Billingham) Bombers and Humberside Seahawks during wh...

In this episode, I speak with John Lawless, former player and coach with the Peterborough Pirates, Cardiff Devils, Manchester Storm and Telford Tigers. John explains his decision to join the Pirates over Nottingham Panthers a...

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Jamie Leach — Stanley Cup winner with the Pittsburgh Penguins and former UK import with the Sheffield Steelers and Nottingham Panthers. Jamie reflects on growing up as the son of Reggie Leach...

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 ...