In this episode, Hilton Ruggles looks back on his incredible 17-season journey through British ice hockey — from his early days in Montreal to becoming a UK Hall of Famer. He shares memorable stories from Whitley Bay, Cardiff, Manchester, Coventry, and Newcastle, reflecting on the highs, lows, and surprises along the way.
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.
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…
David Simms Podcast Interview Part 2 – Episode S5E02
David Simms Podcast Interview Part 2 – Episode S5E02 In the second Podcast interview of Series 5, I continue my chat with David Simms. David was an instrumental part in the birth of the Sheffield Steelers. Over the next 30 years he’s continued making the 180 mile round trip from his home in Solihull to…
Moray Hanson Podcast Interview – Episode S4E11
Moray Hanson Podcast Interview – Episode S4E11 Today’s hockey hero from the past is former Murrayfield Racers, Fife Flyers and Dumfries Border Viking netminder Moray Hanson. Moray is one of the few hockey Legends that have played and officiated at the highest levels of Ice Hockey. He was Great Britain’s first choice netminder for the…