4000 And Counting

Episode 157 brings you Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Famer, John Paris Jr. The first African-Canadian coach in professional hockey, a respected TV analyst and commentator, a certified sports psychologist and a motivational and mental prep specialist.He was inducted into the Nova Scotia sports hall of fame in 2005.Support the show

Episode 156 brings you an interview with friend of the show and the current Sheffield Steeldogs Co-Owner, Ali Cree.  We touch on how things are going in Sheffield, the league and the thoughts on the cup final!Support the show

Episode 155 with host Watty and media guy Mark, bringing you a rundown of the weeks action, tilt of the week and more.Support the show

Joining podcast Episode 154 is Chelmsford boy Sean Easton. Starting his career with the hometown junior club the Chelmsford Tomahawks and Mohawks he went on to represent the Chieftains in the old EPIHL, then a two year stint with the Streatham Redskins before returning with the Chieftains set-up in the ENL2 and ENL. Since 2011 Sean has been within the coaching capacity and is currently the Raiders head coach of the NIHL National and South East U19 Assistant.Support the show

Joining the podcast this week is former GB international and Belfast Giant legend Colin Shields. After having Shieldsy on our 2nd ever episode, we sat down and had a more in-depth discussion. A career spanning from his native Scotland  with the Paisley Pirates, then some time over the pond. Colin was then drafted (year 2000) , being selected in round #6 pick #195 for the Philadelphia Flyers.Support the show

Our next guest is friend of the show, Ben O’Connor.This episode is a catch up with Ben as he currently embarks on a busy hockey schedule in Romania with SC Csíkszereda. We also dig into a bit of GB hockey and the anticipation for the next championship plus more.Interview Starts at: 58:49Oddballs The Underwear Brand Everyone Is Talking About! Use discount code ICEBALLS for 20 % off!Support the show

This week we flip things around, and friend of the show Zack Sullivan interviews the boys.Support the show

Our next guest spent 22 seasons wearing the stripes. He was one of the Elite Leagues most successful officials.As well as being involved in 8 play-off finals he also officiated at 11 world championships.He also flew the flag for great Britain as a Brit abroad. When he reffed in the Danish top league. Tom Darnell..Interview Starts at 39:13Support the show

Our next guest  was the youngest general manager in ice hockey history when he was named GM of the Danbury Trashers of the UHL at just 17 years old. He went on to put some of the baddest men on skates in the squad and pack the arenas out, they went onto the finals in their second season He recently featured in the hit Netflix documentary 'Untold: crime and penalties'It's AJ Galante - Interview starts at 38:33Support the show

This man first stepped on the ice in the 1983/84 seasons. Little did we know he would go on to be one the most well known and well liked officials the UK has ever produced. ..That very first game was a junior Southampton Vs Richmond game in which he followed that straight up with the seniors. Over the next 33 odd years he went on to officiate 1000s of games including almost 50 cup finals at every level within UK hockey.  A favourite of players for his no nonese style and his willingness to talk to the players. We are pumped to welcome to 4000 and Counting, King of the stripes Mr Dave Cloutman.Support the show

Watty and Bandy catch up ahead of their road trip to Belfast, Manchester and Sheffield.Please excuse audio issues in the first few minutes.Support the show

Our next guest is a former GB team mate of Watty's:He began  his career with Fife Flyers in the BNL before heading down to Guildford for a season. The next season the BNL folded and the new EPL was born, he moved to the Wildcats and a massive 63 points caught the of the EIHL where he would play over 300 games for the Manchester Phoenix and Glasgow Clan.Also whilst with the Phoenix he played a season in the EPL where he put up 49 goals and 102 points. He is currently player coach of the Paisley Pirates SNL team, it's Adam Walker.Support the show

After chatting on the Facebook Live; Watty and Bandy sit down to talk all things Ozone - and the future of Hockey coaching - with friend of the show and all-time beauty Matt Foord.Support the show

Watty and Bandy catch up before Christmas.Support the show

On the back of the EIHA's recent announcement, their newly appointed Technical Director for Stage 1 of Elite Player Pathway, Mark Saunders joined  Watty & Bandy on the pod. Alongside his duties with the National Programme, Mark also looks to nurture and develop the Juniors within the London Raiders setup as Coach of their NIHL1(S) team. He spoke about his playing days in the NIHL and his eye opening experience of playing alongside Mac. He also gave us an insight of his route into Coaching and how he progressed into one of the most important roles in the development for our country's next generation of talent.Support the show

Joining Watty and Bandy on the pod this week is former multi-sport athlete Jack Jablonski.Jack was touted as a "high-end hockey player" who had "an incredible hockey future ahead of him" by his varsity hockey Coach when travesty struck.In his Sophmore season he was hit by two defenders fracturing two bones in his lower neck leaving him motionless on the ice and paralysed at only 16 years old.His story and his incredible journey is truly inspirational and one not to be missed.Support the show

Our next guest made his start for the Cardiff Devils team in the 92/93 season where he was part of the BHL Championship winning team for two years straight as well as being a Superleague Champion, EIHL KO Cup Champion and two-time EIHL CUP Winner.He has been involved in the off-ice part of Cardiff since hanging up the skates, whether that be in the Assistant Coach role or the Director of Hockey Operations. In July he was named to the Cardiff Devils all-time team; it is an absolute pleasure to welcome to 4000 and Counting Mr Neil Francis.Support the show

Episode 140 brings along former EIHL Cardiff Devils winger Brent ‘Wally’ Walton. He has his own podcast known as ‘2 Ales And Hockey Tales’.Support the show

From Medway to Eurovision and now the Elite League, the boys talk to the EIHL Media & Communications Director, Luke Fisher.Support the show

Kasimir Kaskisuo is a Finnish netminder who currently plays for LEK-SANDS in the SHL. Prior to that he split his time with Nashville, the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Toronto Marlies. You may recognise his name from his YouTube channel and series, 'Life in the SHL'Support the show