Scott Morrison Podcast Interview In today’s show I interview former Canadian forward Scott Morrison. Scott spent 10 seasons here in the UK playing for 6 different hockey teams. Twist of fate At the end of the 1986 – 87 season Scott had decided to retire. He was a member of the Brantford Motts Clamatos Allan…
The Rise and Fall of the Durham Wasps
Durham Wasps: the rise and fall of the north-east’s finest team By Isaac Abraham Durham Ice Rink Demolished in March 2013, the Durham Riverside ice rink had been the home to the mighty Wasps. Many would argue that the team was the greatest sports team the North East has ever seen. While researching a new…
Luc Chabot Podcast Interview – Episode S2E04
Luc Chabot Podcast Interview In today’s show I interview former Ayr Bruins, Whitley Warriors, Medway Bears and Solihull Barons striker Luc Chabot. Luc’s first UK hockey experience lasted just 9 games and despite being in the top three UK points scorers, the Ayr Bruins decided to replace him and fellow import Kevin Reynolds. Whitley Bay…
Kelvin Land Podcast Interview – Episode S2E02
Kel Land Interview. Kel or Lando, as most people know him, was born in Sevenoaks in Kent, the product of a British mother and a three quarters North American Indian father serving in the Canadian forces. Kel tells of his formative years, learning the game, initially in Germany, back home in New Brunswick, Canada and…
Hilton Ruggles Podcast Interview – Episode S1E24
Hilton Ruggles Interview. In today’s show I talk with former Whitley Warriors, Murrayfield Racers, Cardiff Devils, Manchester Storm, Newcastle Riverkings, Coventry Blaze and Newcastle Vipers forward Hilton Ruggles. We talk of his early years growing up playing ice hockey in Montreal and his foray over to mainland Europe. He describes his arrival in Whitley Bay…
Simon Leach Podcast Interview – Episode S1E19
Simon Leach Interview On today’s show I interview former Whitley Warriors forward and head coach Simon Leach. Simon began his hockey journey as a 6 year old when he and his best friend, went to the local Whitley Bay ice rink to watch another friend’s dad play for the Warriors in a practice game. That…