4000 and counting by 4000 And Counting

Last Updated: March 18, 2026

4000 and Counting is an Ice Hockey Podcast presented Nicky Watt, co host Mark and producer Graham Hamilton, bringing you interviews from the EIHL, NIHL and from players around the globe. Plus our take on all the current affairs in UK hockey Subscribe to our YouTube Support the podcast and become a patron today patreon.com/4000andcounting 

EP 393 - Facebook Live 08/12/2025
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EP 394 - Henry Staelens - Together as one
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IHUK CEO Henry Staelens on 4000 and counting for the second time. This time our focus is on the merger and the growth of the game within the UK

EP 395 - Scott Mckenzie - Mr 900
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On This Episode Watty is joined by Mr 900 himself Scott Mckenzie 

EP 396 - John Colley - Scottish Ice Hockey Chairman John Colley
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Together as one! As the merger vote date moves ever closer, we took the opportunity to sit down with Scottish Ice hockey chairman John Colley to discuss the proposed merger and all things hockey north of the border!

EP 397 - Facebook Live 14/12/2025
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EP 391 - Jamie Thomson
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EP 392 - Alastair Band
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EP 390 - Jamie Russell
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🎙️ Fife Flyers Head Coach Jamie Russell stopped by the show — and we covered everything!

EP 388 - Kirk McKnight - The Vocies of Hockey
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🎙️ Hockey fans, this one’s for you! 🏒🔥

EP 389 - Dr Victoria Silverwood
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🚨 UK Hockey Mayhem: Expert Breakdown with Dr. Victoria Silverwood! 🏒💥

EP 387 - Facebook Live 26/10/2025
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EP 386 - Chaz Thompson & Tom Barry
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2 of Blackburn Hawks new boys jumped on the pod for an awesome chat with Watty. Charlie Thompson and Tom Barry

EP 385 - Facebook Live 25-26 Season Series 16/10/2025
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In this special Facebook Live edition of The Watty Show, Watty takes questions from fans and dives into a packed rundown of the latest hockey happenings. He recaps the weekend’s action, celebrates the Bison’s electric home opener, and reflects on Nell’s retirement and Hoog’s well-deserved honour. Watty also discusses the Giants’ journey in the CHL, shares insights on Mitchell Heard and Jack Brammar, and breaks down the recent bans handed out during road trips. Plus, he previews the upcoming charity game on the 26th, highlights the Christmas Toy Drive, and covers plenty more surprises and stories from around the league. It’s a lively, informative, and heartfelt episode you won’t want to miss.

EP 384 - Andy Hemmings
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Guildford Flames Assistant coach Andy Hemmings joined Watty for a great chat. We discuss all aspects of the coaching role, we delve deep into the Guildford Flames line up. 

EP 383 - Tyler Perre
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Tyler Perre Joined Watty for an awesome chat.

EP 382 - Facebook Live 25-26 Season Series 30/09/2025
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On this facebook Live with Watty, We discuss Devils vs Storm, Phantoms 2 vs Huskies, 16 Year Old Netminder Debut, Kaprizov $136M and much more!

EP 381 - Dom Osman
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Blackburn Hawks head coach Dom Osman joined Watty and producer Graham for a brilliant chat about the NIHL 1 and the wider UK hockey scene.

EP 380 - Marc LeFebvre
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Dundee Stars - Head of Hockey Operations Marc LeFebvre joined for an interview depth chat. 

EP 379 - Summer Series Facebook Live Part 4
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Episode 379 Watty and producer Graham talk about some of the things going on around the world of hockey during the offseason.

EP 378 - Summer Series Facebook Live Part 3
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Episode 378 Watty and producer Graham talk about some of the things going on around the world of hockey during the offseason. 

EP 377 - Summer Series Facebook Live Part 2
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Episode 377 Watty and producer Graham talk about some of the things going on around the world of hockey during the offseason. 

EP 376 - Summer Series Facebook Live Part 1
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Episode 376 Watty and producer Graham talk about some of the things going on around the world of hockey during the offseason. 

EP 375 - RIP Gary Kelly
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On episode 375 Watty and producer Graham remember and pay tribute to Gary Kelly.

EP 374 - EIHL Facebook Live Part 1 16/07/2025
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On this first part offseason Facebook live episode, Watty and Graham discuss the current Elite League rosters in-depth. 

EP 373 - National League Facebook Live 15/07/2025
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On this bumper and unplanned offseason Facebook live episode, Watty and Graham discuss the current national league rosters in-depth. 

EP 372 - Facebook Live 04/05/2025
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So much to chat about! No charges for Petgrave, GB win gold, Berkshire Bee's and Thomo is a Devil.

EP 371 - EIHL, NIHL, NIHL 1 &2, SNL - Facebook Live Round Up
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EP 371 - EIHL, NIHL, NIHL 1 &2, SNL - Facebook Live Round Up 

EP 370 - Ben - Zero Pucks Given Round 2
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It's always a pleasure to catch up with my friend. Ben from Zero Pucks Given

EP 369 - Neil Francis Challenge Cup Final Preview - Belfast Giants vs Cardiff Devils
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Cardiff Devils legend. Neil Francis joins Watty to discuss the 2025 challenge Cup Final between the hometown Belfast Giants and the travelling Cardiff Devils. 

EP 368 - Facebook Live About Adams Angels & Steel City Showdown
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Live discussion about the March initiative for Adams Angels  and we talk about the Steel City Showdown

EP 367 - Spencer Naas
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Dundee Stars point scoring machine Spencer Naas joins the 4000 boys on episode 367.

EP 366 - Tyson McLellan
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Glasgow Clan Forward Tyson McLellan joins the 4000 and counting boys for an exciting and informative episode. 

EP 365 - Sam Herr
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Nottingham Panthers Captain Sam Herr joins 4000 and counting for a great episode. 

EP 364 - Alexander Kuqali
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This was a fun chat with Coventry blaze defenceman Alexander Kuqali. He talks about life on the road in the ECHL. Following in his brother's footsteps across the pond and life with the Coventry Blaze.

EP 363 - Liz Stewart
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Liz, join the show to discuss the importance of looking after the player's Well-Being and mental health. 

EP 362 - Jacob Friend
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We are joined by former Belfast Giants Dman Jacob Friend we discuss all things EIHL and also his time in both Europe and North America.

EP 361 - Latest News Facebook Live
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Watty and Graham jumped on another Facebook live to talk about the latest news around British Ice Hockey. 

EP 360 - Daniel Ciampini
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Sheffield Steelers grand slam winning forward Daniel ciampini stopped by the show. 

EP 359 - Big News Reaction Facebook Live - Fife Flyers & Glasgow Clan
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Watty and producer Graham discuss the big news out of the Fife Flyers and the Glasgow Clan on Facebook 04/02/2025

EP 358 - Dr Victoria Silverwood Live in Cardiff
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Dr Victoria Silverwood Live in Cardiff. 

EP 357 - Kevin Tansey Round 2
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Sheffield Steelers trouble winning offensive defenceman Mr. Kevin tansey joined the show for the second time. 

EP 356 - Lilly Endicott GB u18 Ladies Winning Captain
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On episode 356, Watty is joined by Lilly Endicott, The GB under 18s Ladies Captain.

EP 355 - Leeds vs Phantoms and Steeldogs vs Wildcats Preview
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Road Trippin is back this weekend..Watty is heading to Yorkshire to watch Leeds Knights take on the Peterborough Phantoms.

EP 354 - Cardiff Continental Cup Final Round up
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Watty wraps up an amazing weekend in Cardiff.

EP 353 - Round Up, Mental Health, CTE, Rob Trumbley and More
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Mark is back for an episode with 4000 and Counting. Lots of massive talking points in this one.

EP 352 - The Enforcer! Frankie Sabini & James Ayling Part 2
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Watty is joined behind the two former British ice hockey players that are behind the short film, The Enforcer.

EP 351 - The Enforcer! Frankie Sabini & James Ayling Part 1
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Watty is joined behind the two former British ice hockey players that are behind the short film, The Enforcer.

EP 350 - Darryl Easson
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Watty is joined by Daryl Easson. We get into his playing career in Sheffield and Nottingham. 

EP 349 - Ethan James
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Watty is joined by Romford Raiders shot stopper Mr Ethan James. It's always a pleasure to have Ethan on the show.

EP 348 - Dr Victoria Silverwood
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Watty is joined by Dr Victoria Silverwood to discuss the news that Matt Petgrave has once again been re bailed. We look at the legal side of the case, talk about the potential outcomes and dive into a deep conversation.

EP 347 - Nick Rothwell
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EP 346 - Sam Cheema Round 2
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Sam Cheema joins Watty for round two. Sam is a very proactive and progressive coach His vision for development Is brilliant. 

EP 345 - Scott Plews
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Watty is joined by Gloves Off owner and former player Scott Plews.

EP 344 - Lee Mercer - 4000 Christmas Toy Drive 2024
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The 4000 and Counting Christmas toy drive is back and we are opening it up country wide and want all of the hockey community to get involved. 

EP 343 - Henry Staelens (IHUK CEO)
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Watty is joined by IHUK CEO Henry Staelens. We discuss his time working for Dale Vince at Forrest Green Rovers, his sporting back ground and introduction his to ice hockey.

EP 342 - John ‘Showbiz’ Strange
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Solway Sharks owner John Strange joined the show for episode 342.

EP 341 - Brett Ferguson (Hat-Trick Appearance)
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Watty is joined by Fergie for his hat-trick appearance on 4000 and Counting 

EP 340 - Bobby Robins Part 2
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On the second part of our two parter, Watty chats to Bobby Robins.

EP 339 - Bobby Robins Part 1
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On the first part of our two parter, Watty chats to Bobby Robins.

EP 338 - Road Tripping 24/25 - Our 3 Players To Watch - Belfast Giants / Dundee Stars / Fife Flyers
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In this episode we break down our three players to watch from the Belfast Giants, the Dundee stars, and the Fife Flyers.

EP 337 - JJ Pitchley
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On episode 337 Watty is joined by Streatham Redhawks forward JJ Pitchley .

EP 336 - Charity Game 4.0 Talk with Mark
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On episode 336 Watty is joined once again by Mark! Yes, mark is back for another episode. They discuss everything related to the 2024 charity game!

EP 335 - 2024 Charity Game Live Draft (Live)
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Watty is joined on this live episode by the 4 team captains for the 2024 Charity game Draft!

EP 334 - Back In The Game (Live)
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4000 and counting is back in the game after a few weeks off for some well earned rest. 

EP 333 - Marks Farewell Episode (Live)
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Watty is joined for the final time by Mark has he leaves the podcast for pastures new. All 4000 team wish Mark the very best in his future endeavours.

EP 332 - Tony Smith (Live From Saltbox)
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We are joined LIVE on stage by Tony Smith! This episode is recorded live from Saltbox for the Elite League Playoff weekend.  Please note the sound quality is not the best due to the nature of the live recording.

EP 331 - David Simms (Live From Saltbox)
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We are joined LIVE on stage by David Simms! This episode is recorded live from Saltbox for the Elite League Playoff weekend.  Please note the sound quality is not the best due to the nature of the live recording.

EP 330 - Chad Smith - Edinburgh Capitals (SNL Playoff Series)
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Ahead of the SNL Playoffs Watty is joined by Chad Smith of the Edinburgh Capitals.

EP 329 - Kyle Horne - Kirkcaldy Kestrels (SNL Playoff Series)
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Ahead of the SNL Playoffs Watty is joined by  Kyle Horne of the Kirkcaldy Kestrels

EP 328 - Fraser MacEachran - Aberdeen Lynx (SNL Playoff Series)
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Assistant coach Big Fraser jumped on again, this time to focus on the 23/24 SNL playoff finals weekend in Edinburgh.

EP 327 - Gary Kelly - Aberdeen Lynx (SNL Playoff Series)
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18 year old stud forward Gary Kelly joins Watty ahead of the SNL Edinburgh POFW

EP 326 - Adam Walker Paisley Pirates (SNL Playoff Series)
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Ahead of the SNL playoff final weekend in Edinburgh Adam Walker from the Paisley Pirates joined Watty for a chat

EP 325 - Panthers and Clan Eliminated, EIHL Predictions & NIHL Playoff Roundup
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A fully jam packed episode today.

EP 324 - Lee Mercer - BREAKING NEWS about Haringey Huskies 24/25
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Watty is joined on episode 324 by Lee Mercer who brings BREAKING NEWS about Haringey Huskies 24/25 plans. A new team at the Palace

EP 323 - Josh Kelly
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Watty is joined on this episode by Bees deference man Josh Kelly. 

EP 322 - Kyle Locke
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Guildford Flames Kyle Locke joined the show for a great chat. We dive deep into the Flames season. His three seasons at the club.

EP 321 - Ross Murray - Round 2
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Ross the boss Murray stopped by ahead of his final weekend of hockey. The king of the North hangs them up after this weekend...

EP 320 - James Archer
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EPL, EIHL, NIHL 1 AND NOW NIHL National champion James Archer from the Leeds Knights stopped by the show. 

EP 319 - EIHL & NIHL Weekly Round Up Episode 7 (23/24) & Announcement
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A huge announcement about 3 upcoming live podcasts. First guest announcement at the end of the episode and it's HUGE.

EP 318 - Steelers Vs Flames Challenge Cup Final 2024 Preview
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We look ahead to tonight's EIHL Challenge Cup Final between the league leading Sheffield Steelers and the Guildford Flames.

EP 317 - Paddy Ward
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Watty is joined by former team mate Paddy Ward.

EP 316 - Ben Hyde (Zero Pucks Given)
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Ben from Zero pucks given stopped by for an entertaining chat. Make sure you check out the podcast for all your NIHL1S and women's hockey needs.

EP 315 - EIHL & NIHL Weekly Round Up Episode 6 (23/24)
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In our latest weekly roundup we discuss all the comings and goings in NIHL and the EIHL as well as revisiting Team GB in Cardiff.

EP 314 - Daniel 'Diamond Hands' Amesbury
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Diamond Hands Daniel Amesbury joined the show to talk  about lots of massive topics.

EP 313 - Rory Herrman
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With already 84 points on the board we chat to the man who is chasing 100 points and 3 trophies with MK lightning this season Mr Michigan Rory Herrman

EP 312 - Brett Ferguson Round 2
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Great chat with The Guildford Flames Ice Hockey Club captain Brett Ferguson

EP 311 - John Strange Round 2
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We are joined by Solway Sharks co-owner to discuss the Sharks season to date.

EP 310 - Last Year's Showcase Made £XXX,XXX
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English ice hockey is "skint"

EP 309 - NIHL 1&2 Playoffs 23/24
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Let's find out more about the NIHL1 AND 2 Playoffs.

EP 308 - Sam Cheema
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Sam Cheema joined the show to talk junior hockey development and pathways! He also talks about playing juniors and minor pro in the UK to being on the ice with NHL players, running his on hockey camps worldwide and running a women's program in New York. So far Sam has helped 58 women gain NCAA roles!

EP 307 - Erin Rose - Adam's Angels
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Absolutely awesome podcast with Erin Rose.

EP 306 - GB Men Squad Reaction - Showcase or Conference? - GB Juniors
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We discuss the latest senior team squad announcement. 

EP 305 - New UK Ice Rink - Planet Ice Trafford
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The lads talk about the new ice arena in Trafford. Will he Storm move in? Will the Phoenix play in the National league from Altrincham?

EP 304 - Ali Band is back! Youtube Live (11/01/2024)
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4000 and Counting Live!

EP 303 - Youtube Live (08/01/2024)
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Time for a catch up with all of you awesome people. Plenty going on in UK hockey to keep us busy. The Steeldogs and Blackburn Hawks have been the hot topics of the day.

EP 302 - Robert Greeley
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Digital story teller Robert Greeley joined the show. 

EP 301 - Daniel Smith (England Ice Hockey Director)
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An episode you've all been waiting for, Lots of massive talking points in this NYE special episode with England Ice Hockey Director, Daniel Smith.

EP 300 - Danbury Trashers AJ Galante
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We are joined by friend of the show and star of the Netflix Documentary: Crime and Penalties Mr AJ Galante.

EP 299 - Tate Shudra
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We are joined by the youngest of the Shudra hockey family as he discusses his career so far.

EP 298 - Zach Sullivan
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We are joined by friend of the show and charity game captain Mr Zach Sullivan, Sully goes old school on this episode and we tell some good fun stories.

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