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 early 1980s. They weren’t just winners; they were trailblazers, entertainers,…
The Sheep on the Bus: The Durham Wasps’ Funniest Road Trip Ever
The Durham Wasps’ most unforgettable road trip didn’t happen on the ice — it happened on a bus, with a crate of beer, a few hockey legends, and one very confused sheep.
The Wild Genius of Brent Sapergia
Before Google searches and video scouting, British hockey imports were found through whispers and record books.
When Solihull signed a fiery Canadian named Brent Sapergia, they got the best goal scorer the league had ever seen — and one of its most unforgettable characters.
This is the story of how brilliance, chaos, and one wild night in Birmingham made hockey history.
The John Kidd Interview
A conversation with former Ayr Bruins, Peterborough Pirates, and Paisley Pirates forward John Kidd
In this Old Time Hockey UK blog post, we chat with Scottish ice hockey legend John Kidd, whose career spanned the golden era of British hockey in the 1980s and 90s. From his early beginnings on a tiny rink in Ayr to captaining the Bruins at Wembley, John reflects on the triumphs, challenges, and characters that shaped his time in the game.
Trent Kaese Podcast Interview – Episode S5E08
Trent Kaese Podcast Interview – Episode S5E08 In today’s show I talk with former Peterborough Pirates, Milton Keynes Kings and Blackburn Hawks forward Trent Kaese. In this episode Trent reveals: Being drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1985 NHL draft. The confusion surrounding the tragic Lethbridge Broncos bus crash that left four players dead,…
Kenny Macdonald Podcast Interview – Episode S5E07
Kenny Macdonald Podcast Interview – Episode S5E07 Kenny Macdonald is today’s Old Time Hockey UK podcast guest. In this episode Kenny talks of: Life growing up in the Aviemore Scottish ski centre Moving to the Nottingham Panthers His wheelchair goal scoring celebration Nearly dying of dehydration during a charity run His life long friendship with…