UK Hockey LIVE http://www.ukhockeylive.com Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:42:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 UK Hockey LIVE\'s podcast. Bringing you game reports, end of period updates, interviews and much more. UK Hockey LIVE no Martin McAllister admin@ukhockeylive.com Ollie Williams of BBC Sport speaks with UKHL http://www.ukhockeylive.com/2009/12/02/ollie-williams-of-bbc-sport-speaks-with-ukhl/ http://www.ukhockeylive.com/2009/12/02/ollie-williams-of-bbc-sport-speaks-with-ukhl/#comments Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:59:28 +0000 dwd http://www.ukhockeylive.com/?p=486 Ollie Williams is an Olympics Correspondant for BBC Sport. In the last few seasons he’s become well known in the English Premier League as the BBC’s voice of the EPL, commentating regularly on the Bracknell Bees, Romford Raiders, Slough Jets and Guilford Flames, to name a few, via BBC Sports online coverage.

Ollie spent some time chatting to Patrick from UKHL about his experiences in UK Hockey, how hockey is percieved within the mainstream media, and how he feels exposure could be improved.

]]> http://www.ukhockeylive.com/2009/12/02/ollie-williams-of-bbc-sport-speaks-with-ukhl/feed/ 0 <p>Ollie Williams is an Olympics Correspondant for BBC Sport. In the last few seasons he’s become well known in the English Premier League as the BBC’s voice of the EPL, commentating regularly on the Bracknell Bees, Romford Raiders, Slough Jets and Guilford Flames, to name a few, via BBC Sports online coverage.</p> <p>Ollie spent some time chatting to Patrick from UKHL about his experiences in UK Hockey, how hockey is percieved within the mainstream media, and how he feels exposure could be improved.</p> Ollie Williams is an Olympics Correspondant for BBC Sport. In the last few seasons he’s become well known in the English Premier League as the BBC’s voice of the EPL, commentating regularly on the Bracknell Bees, Romford Raiders, Slough Jets [...] 20/20 Hockeyfest, Sheffield Arena http://www.ukhockeylive.com/2009/10/04/live-2020-hockeyfest-sheffield-arena/ http://www.ukhockeylive.com/2009/10/04/live-2020-hockeyfest-sheffield-arena/#comments Sun, 04 Oct 2009 08:00:42 +0000 dwd http://www.ukhockeylive.com/?p=423 The Sheffield Steelers today became the inaugural 20/20 Hockeyfest Champions, capitalising their home ice advantage and delighting the fans in attendance.

UKHL spent the day gauging the opinions of those behind the scenes and on the ice to the action. HEre are the interviews, and there are more to be added over the next few days.

Steve Thornton:

Shane Johnson:

Jason Tejchma

Doug Christianson

Dave Simms:

Dave Matsos

Jaimie Longmuir:

Rob Wilson:

Paul Thompson ahead of the final:

EIHL Director Andy French:

Edinburgh GM Scott Neil

Sheffield Steelers GM Mike O’Connor following the tournament

Note: Apologies to all on the live blog, the WiFi signal in sheffield Arena was not as robust as we were led to believe and it became untenable to continue.

]]> http://www.ukhockeylive.com/2009/10/04/live-2020-hockeyfest-sheffield-arena/feed/ 0 <p>The Sheffield Steelers today became the inaugural 20/20 Hockeyfest Champions, capitalising their home ice advantage and delighting the fans in attendance.</p> <p>UKHL spent the day gauging the opinions of those behind the scenes and on the ice to the action. HEre are the interviews, and there are more to be added over the next few days.</p> <p>Steve Thornton:<br /> </p> <p>Shane Johnson:<br /> </p> <p>Jason Tejchma<br /> </p> <p>Doug Christianson<br /> </p> <p>Dave Simms:<br /> </p> <p>Dave Matsos<br /> </p> <p>Jaimie Longmuir:<br /> </p> <p>Rob Wilson:<br /> </p> <p>Paul Thompson ahead of the final:<br /> </p> <p>EIHL Director Andy French:<br /> </p> <p>Edinburgh GM Scott Neil<br /> </p> <p>Sheffield Steelers GM Mike O’Connor following the tournament<br /> </p> <p>Note: Apologies to all on the live blog, the WiFi signal in sheffield Arena was not as robust as we were led to believe and it became untenable to continue.</p> The Sheffield Steelers today became the inaugural 20/20 Hockeyfest Champions, capitalising their home ice advantage and delighting the fans in attendance. UKHL spent the day gauging the opinions of those behind the scenes and on the ice to the [...] Gardiner Cup Interviews http://www.ukhockeylive.com/2009/09/26/gardiner-cup-interviews/ http://www.ukhockeylive.com/2009/09/26/gardiner-cup-interviews/#comments Sat, 26 Sep 2009 16:37:17 +0000 martymc http://www.ukhockeylive.com/?p=400 Interviews from  the Gardiner Cup in Edinburgh.

Graeme Walton

Rob Stewart:

Sean McMorrow:

Derek Wills, Hamilton Bulldogs Play-by-Play announcer:

Will, a Hamilton fan who travelled from Manitoba:

Denise, a Toronto native and her friend Syd:

Caps fan Hamish Campbell-Jack speaking after 2 periods of Capitals v Marlies:

]]> http://www.ukhockeylive.com/2009/09/26/gardiner-cup-interviews/feed/ 0 <p>Interviews from  the Gardiner Cup in Edinburgh.</p> <p>Graeme Walton<br /> </p> <p>Rob Stewart:<br /> </p> <p>Sean McMorrow:<br /> </p> <p>Derek Wills, Hamilton Bulldogs Play-by-Play announcer:<br /> </p> <p>Will, a Hamilton fan who travelled from Manitoba:<br /> </p> <p>Denise, a Toronto native and her friend Syd:<br /> </p> <p>Caps fan Hamish Campbell-Jack speaking after 2 periods of Capitals v Marlies:<br /> </p> Interviews from  the Gardiner Cup in Edinburgh. Graeme Walton Rob Stewart: Sean McMorrow: Derek Wills, Hamilton Bulldogs Play-by-Play announcer: Will, a Hamilton fan who travelled from Manitoba: Denise, a Toronto native and her friend Syd: Caps [...] “Embracing the Goon: The Legitimisation of Fighting in the EIHL” http://www.ukhockeylive.com/2009/08/20/embracing-the-goon-the-legitimisation-of-fighting-in-the-eihl/ http://www.ukhockeylive.com/2009/08/20/embracing-the-goon-the-legitimisation-of-fighting-in-the-eihl/#comments Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:42:58 +0000 dwd http://www.ukhockeylive.com/?p=278 Victoria Silverwood mixes her time as a fan and off-ice official of the Cardiff Devils with her study in Criminology. The intricacies of Ice Hockey as contact sport throw up interesting legal dilemmas. Victoria has spent the last few years investigating and researching these within the sport, their effects on the players, fans and the sports draw in general. All this leading to her recent MSc dissertation entitled “Embracing the Goon: The Legitimisation of Fighting in the EIHL”.

Victoria spoke with UKHL about her work, the effects of violence within hockey, “The Code” and fans reaction to the events they witness.

Many thanks to Victoria for her time, we wish her well in her work.

www.VictoriaSilverwood.co.uk

]]> http://www.ukhockeylive.com/2009/08/20/embracing-the-goon-the-legitimisation-of-fighting-in-the-eihl/feed/ 1 <p>Victoria Silverwood mixes her time as a fan and off-ice official of the Cardiff Devils with her study in Criminology. The intricacies of Ice Hockey as contact sport throw up interesting legal dilemmas. Victoria has spent the last few years investigating and researching these within the sport, their effects on the players, fans and the sports draw in general. All this leading to her recent MSc dissertation entitled <em>“Embracing the Goon: The Legitimisation of Fighting in the EIHL”</em>.</p> <p>Victoria spoke with UKHL about her work, the effects of violence within hockey, “The Code” and fans reaction to the events they witness.</p> <p>Many thanks to Victoria for her time, we wish her well in her work.</p> <p><a href="http://www.VictoriaSilverwood.co.uk">www.VictoriaSilverwood.co.uk</a></p> Victoria Silverwood mixes her time as a fan and off-ice official of the Cardiff Devils with her study in Criminology. The intricacies of Ice Hockey as contact sport throw up interesting legal dilemmas. Victoria has spent the last few years [...] “We’re Off To The EPL” http://www.ukhockeylive.com/2009/08/19/were-off-to-the-epl/ http://www.ukhockeylive.com/2009/08/19/were-off-to-the-epl/#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:16:31 +0000 dwd http://www.ukhockeylive.com/?p=271 This season sees the Basingstoke Bison and Manchester Phoenix leave the Elite League for pastures new in the EPL.

Bison fan Anthony Russell and Ben Knight of the Official Manchester Phoenix Podcast spoke to UKHL about how the fans are taking to the move, what they expect in the EPL, if there is any animosity toward the EIHL and both give their frank opinions on Dave Simms.

Many thanks to both gentlemen for their time.

Manchester Phoenix Podcast
This Is Panic

]]> http://www.ukhockeylive.com/2009/08/19/were-off-to-the-epl/feed/ 10 <p>This season sees the Basingstoke Bison and Manchester Phoenix leave the Elite League for pastures new in the EPL.</p> <p>Bison fan Anthony Russell and Ben Knight of the Official Manchester Phoenix Podcast spoke to UKHL about how the fans are taking to the move, what they expect in the EPL, if there is any animosity toward the EIHL and both give their frank opinions on Dave Simms.</p> <p>Many thanks to both gentlemen for their time.</p> <p><a href="http://manchesterphoenix.podbean.com">Manchester Phoenix Podcast</a><br /> <a href="http://thisispanicuk.blogspot.com/2009/06/this-is-panic.html">This Is Panic</a></p> This season sees the Basingstoke Bison and Manchester Phoenix leave the Elite League for pastures new in the EPL. Bison fan Anthony Russell and Ben Knight of the Official Manchester Phoenix Podcast spoke to UKHL about how the fans are taking to the [...] Paul Thompson Interview http://www.ukhockeylive.com/2009/07/15/paul-thompson-interview/ http://www.ukhockeylive.com/2009/07/15/paul-thompson-interview/#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:59:26 +0000 dwd http://www.ukhockeylive.com/?p=217 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.

]]> http://www.ukhockeylive.com/2009/07/15/paul-thompson-interview/feed/ 0 <p>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.</p> <p>Many Thanks to Paul for taking time to chat with Patrick.</p> 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 [...] Blogs and Forums Discussion with Jono Bullard http://www.ukhockeylive.com/2009/07/14/blogs-and-forums-discussion-with-jono-bullard/ http://www.ukhockeylive.com/2009/07/14/blogs-and-forums-discussion-with-jono-bullard/#comments Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:05:50 +0000 dwd http://www.ukhockeylive.com/?p=211 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

]]> http://www.ukhockeylive.com/2009/07/14/blogs-and-forums-discussion-with-jono-bullard/feed/ 1 <p>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.</p> <p>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 <a href=http://www.belfastgiants.com/blogs/players-blog/>Players Blogs</a> with <a href=http://www.belfastgiants.com/blogs/view-from-the-top/>regular “State of the Nation” updates</a> form General Manager Todd Kelman. </p> <p>While many small independent ventures attempt to give their own personal take on events.</p> <p>One such independent blog is <a href=http://tcwfanzine.wordpress.com>The Cats Whiskers</a>, a blog mainly concerned with the Nottingham Panthers, it began life as a fanzine but now resides on the web.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Many thanks to Jono for his time.</p> <p>Other Blogs mentioned in the interview are well worth a look as well as many others out there.<br /> <a href=http://throughtheplexi.blogspot.com/>The Breakaway British Hockey Blog</a><br /> <a href=http://fmjblog.blogspot.com/>Five Minute Major</a><br /> <a href=http://hullstingraysblog.blogspot.com/>F Block Blog</a><br /> <a href=http://learnedrobb.blogspot.com/>The Pyre</a></p> 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 [...] Dave Simms Interview http://www.ukhockeylive.com/2009/06/25/dave-simms-interview/ http://www.ukhockeylive.com/2009/06/25/dave-simms-interview/#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:36:42 +0000 dwd http://www.ukhockeylive.com/?p=198 In an always frank interview, Dave Simms chats to UKHL about the Steelers, the EIHL past, present and future and his opinions on the playoff weekend events among many other subjects.

Many Thanks to Dave for taking the time to do the interview.

Take a Deep Breath.. here we go…

]]> http://www.ukhockeylive.com/2009/06/25/dave-simms-interview/feed/ 3 <p>In an always frank interview, Dave Simms chats to UKHL about the Steelers, the EIHL past, present and future and his opinions on the playoff weekend events among many other subjects.</p> <p>Many Thanks to Dave for taking the time to do the interview.</p> <p>Take a Deep Breath.. here we go…</p> In an always frank interview, Dave Simms chats to UKHL about the Steelers, the EIHL past, present and future and his opinions on the playoff weekend events among many other subjects. Many Thanks to Dave for taking the time to do the interview. Take [...] AHL v EIHL in Edinburgh – Scott Neil Interview http://www.ukhockeylive.com/2009/06/11/ahl-v-eihl-in-edinburgh/ http://www.ukhockeylive.com/2009/06/11/ahl-v-eihl-in-edinburgh/#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:14:56 +0000 dwd http://www.ukhockeylive.com/?p=187 Scott Neill Speaks to UKHL about the Caps, the AHL visitors and the EIHL.

Following weeks of speculation, it has finally been confirmed that 2 AHL teams will face the Edinburgh Capitals and the Belfast Giants at Murrayfield Rink in September.

In a coup for Scott Neill and the Caps organisation the visiting Hamilton Bulldogs and Toronto Marlies will face off in an AHL showdown on Thursday 24th September. Then on Saturday 26th Septemeber the Capitals and the Giants will each face AHL opposition in a 2 day tournament, the winners and losers of these “Semi-Finals” will proceed to a Final and a 3rd Place Playoff the next day.

This will undoubtedly case shockwaves of excitement through the EIHL as the clamber for tickets begins today. But the prospect of a mid season exhibition tournament is one that will have fans, not only from Belfast and Edinburgh, but throughout the UK wanting to fill the wooden seats at Murrayfield.

For more information see their website

]]> http://www.ukhockeylive.com/2009/06/11/ahl-v-eihl-in-edinburgh/feed/ 0 <p>Scott Neill Speaks to UKHL about the Caps, the AHL visitors and the EIHL.</p> <p>Following weeks of speculation, it has finally been confirmed that 2 AHL teams will face the Edinburgh Capitals and the Belfast Giants at Murrayfield Rink in September.</p> <p>In a coup for Scott Neill and the Caps organisation the visiting Hamilton Bulldogs and Toronto Marlies will face off in an AHL showdown on Thursday 24th September. Then on Saturday 26th Septemeber the Capitals and the Giants will each face AHL opposition in a 2 day tournament, the winners and losers of these “Semi-Finals” will proceed to a Final and a 3rd Place Playoff the next day.</p> <p>This will undoubtedly case shockwaves of excitement through the EIHL as the clamber for tickets begins today. But the prospect of a mid season exhibition tournament is one that will have fans, not only from Belfast and Edinburgh, but throughout the UK wanting to fill the wooden seats at Murrayfield.</p> <p>For more information see their <a href="http://www.icehockeyshomecoming.com/index2.php">website</a></p> Scott Neill Speaks to UKHL about the Caps, the AHL visitors and the EIHL. Following weeks of speculation, it has finally been confirmed that 2 AHL teams will face the Edinburgh Capitals and the Belfast Giants at Murrayfield Rink in September. In a [...] Gerad Adams Interview http://www.ukhockeylive.com/2009/06/08/gerad-adams-interview/ http://www.ukhockeylive.com/2009/06/08/gerad-adams-interview/#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:01:34 +0000 dwd http://www.ukhockeylive.com/?p=183 Cardiff Devils’ Head Coach Gerad Adams chats with UKHL’s Gareth Huish about his team for the coming season as well as his thoughts on the current state of the EIHL.

]]> http://www.ukhockeylive.com/2009/06/08/gerad-adams-interview/feed/ 0 <p>Cardiff Devils’ Head Coach Gerad Adams chats with UKHL’s Gareth Huish about his team for the coming season as well as his thoughts on the current state of the EIHL.</p> Cardiff Devils’ Head Coach Gerad Adams chats with UKHL’s Gareth Huish about his team for the coming season as well as his thoughts on the current state of the EIHL.