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July, 2009:

Response to the Cloutier Interview

Tuesday’s UKHL interview with Sylvain Cloutier prompted quite a response from across the Atlantic. His comment that other coaches suggested he was “Back Doored” out of his job with the Ice Rays was picked up by Greg Rajan, who prompted the current coach for a response.

Sylvain himself was also given a right to reply.

You can listen to the full interview here

An interesting take on the interview. Cloutier was obviously unhappy at his exit and, as he points out, he does not claim directly that he was ‘backdoored’, but remarks that other coaches have suggested as such.

With Cloutier now being Hull Player-Coach, he has the opportunity to put the experience behind him and prove his coaching ability in the EIHL. We wish him well with that.

Sylvain Cloutier Interview

UKHL chats with new Player-Coach of the Hull Stingrays, Sylvain Cloutier about the ‘Rays,his coaching experiences in the CHL and his recruitment approach for this season.

Many thanks to Sylvain for taking the time to chat.

 

A View From The Bridge – July Edition

UKHL presents the July Edition of “A View From The Bridge” for the Kingdom of The Giants website.

A View from the Bridge is the long running Belfast Giants unofficial podcast. Entering it’s 5th season, it aims to bring “all the news and views on the Coors Belfast Giants and the Elite Ice Hockey League”

Vipers Hockey interview with Todd Griffith

In UKHL’s continued co-operation with VipersHockey.co.uk, we are delighted to produce an interview with returning Vipers forward Todd Griffith.

Available Here

UKHL Presents “The Snake Pit”

UKHL is delighted to present “The Snake Pit”, the very first Newcastle Vipers Official Podcast.

Available from the Official Vipers Website, the first edition features discussion on latest Vipers signings, the standard of the league and the british contingent in the Vipers side.

Available Here

Paul Thompson Interview

UKHL speaks with Coventry Blaze and Team GB Head Coach, Paul Thompson about the Blaze losing Neal Martin and Co, Dave Phillips’ move to North America and he comments on some of his new faces in the Blaze side.

Many Thanks to Paul for taking time to chat with Patrick.

 

Blogs and Forums Discussion with Jono Bullard

The internet dominates all information in modern day society. Blogs and Discussion Forums have been methods for fans to communicate their views in the Elite League since before its inception.

Some times good, some times bad, it cannot be ignored that it is a widely used medium, with more and more EIHL teams taking advantage for their own benefit. The Belfast Giants as an example mix Players Blogs with regular “State of the Nation” updates form General Manager Todd Kelman.

While many small independent ventures attempt to give their own personal take on events.

One such independent blog is The Cats Whiskers, a blog mainly concerned with the Nottingham Panthers, it began life as a fanzine but now resides on the web.

UKHL spoke with the man behind The Cats Whiskers, Jono Bullard, about how the “blogosphere” has effected communication between fans ant teams and if the content of discussion forums benefits or hinders clubs.

 

Many thanks to Jono for his time.

Other Blogs mentioned in the interview are well worth a look as well as many others out there.
The Breakaway British Hockey Blog
Five Minute Major
F Block Blog
The Pyre

Jez Lundin Interview

In a UKHL interview for VipersHockey, Jez Lundin chats about his switch back to the EPL, the influences in his career and the general differences in the leagues.

Interview Available Here

UK Forum All Stars Weekend.

The 24th-26th July sees the 2nd Annual UK Forum All Stars weekend take place in Basingstoke.

UKHL spoke with David Grant and Gary Jackson about the weekend, the very worthy charities involved and who they see coming out on top in the weekends big charity game.

 

UKHL hopes the weekend is a great success, and if you want more information on how to take part in the weekends many activities or donate to the two very worth charities involved just visit their website. www.ukfallstars.co.uk