New CIUK Blog out now! (19/12/15)

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Hi folks,

I’m Ray Monaghan, and I’ve just recently started up Centre Ice UK which will be a weekly podcast looking around the EIHL. Each week we’ll talk about the results of the weekend just past, while looking to the next set of forthcoming fixtures. We also aim to speak to at least 1 coach or player from each Conference.

We’ll also go into the latest player transfers, suspensions, and anything else of note occurring within the League during the week. We also aim to have a special feature every couple of weeks, but we’ll keep to ourselves what we have on the cards until we’re closer to releasing them on the airwaves!

This week Fife Flyers Head Coach Todd Dutiaume join us to talk about Fife’s performances last weekend, and looks ahead to this weekend. Todd also tells us about his memories from the Flyers Legends nights. We also talk Continental Cup, we get the host’s perspective ahead of the tournament, and speak to Asiago Captain David Borrelli.

There will also be a comments section, where we’ll read a selection of comments made by you the fans. We’d love to hear from you about anything relating to the EIHL, just as an idea to get things rolling you could let us know what you think about the following:

The 2 performances over the previous weekend, were you at either of the games? What did you make of them?
Do agree or disagree with the bans issued to Brent Henley & Tuukka Makela?
How do you rate the Panthers chances in Italy this week? Are any of you making the trip over?

Plenty of ways to have your thoughts made known, you can contact us in any of the following:

centreiceuk on twitter
facebook.com/centreiceuk just leave your comment on the latest post made
You can also e-mail: [e-mail]

Just keep an eye out on one of our pages for our first release, with luck it will be out this Friday afternoon, we hope you’ll enjoy the content we bring over the coming weeks and months.

Look forward to hearing from you!

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First edition of the pod out now! Stream or download direct from: centreiceuk.com/?p=12

Panthers fans, you'll get a chance to hear the thoughts of Asiago Captain David Borrelli!

Any questions, comments or suggestions? Feel free to contact me via e-mail on: [e-mail]

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New Centre Ice UK Podcast out now!

Guests for this week are Fife Flyers Community & Media Officer Ross Cunningham, Premier Sports Aaron Murphy, and Asiago Captain David Borrelli. Ross tells us a bit about his role with the Flyers, and Murph talks to us about the new EIHL TV Coverage.

David Borrelli talks IIHF Continental Cup to us, he tells us Nottingham was the “toughest challenge” in their group last weekend.

We also quickly run-through the latest results, fixtures, transactions & disciplinary actions of the league.

Any questions, comments or suggestions? Feel free to contact me via e-mail on: [e-mail]

You can stream or download the pod from: centreiceuk.com/?p=17

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Episode 3 of the Centre Ice UK Podcast is out now!

My guests for this week are David Simms of the Sheffield Steelers, and Scott Neil from the Edinburgh Capitals. Simmsey talks about the Steelers 4 point weekend, Brits abroad & his “evening with” events. Scott talks to us about the Capitals great form of late, and their initiative via groupon.

We also quickly run-through the latest results, fixtures, transactions & disciplinary actions of the league.

Any questions, comments or suggestions? Feel free to contact me via e-mail on: [e-mail]

Best of luck as well to Team GB U-20s, who are playing in Dumfries next week for their World Championship Group matches, fly the flag proud boys!

You can stream or download the pod from: centreiceuk.com/?p=23

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Hi folks,

As he has been quite the hot topic, I’m very pleased to say we have a very special edition of the podcast where we talk to the man himself!

He talks about his rise from fan of the club to owner, where he sees the future of the Tigers & the sport itself & a few other topics! I think you’ll all be very interested in what Wayne has to say, particularly on the running of the sport in the UK.

You can stream or download the podcast here: centreiceuk.com/?p=43

If you have any comments to make, either post them here or e-mail: [e-mail] and we’ll read them out on the next edition.

Hope you enjoy the pod!

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Episode 7 is out now: centreiceuk.com/?p=58

My guest for this week is Ray Schmitt, Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations for the Elmira Jackals of the ECHL. It’s your chance to learn about both the ECHL where many EIHL teams source a good number of their imports from, and find out more about one of the club’s operating there.

Ray also worked with former Panthers forward Matt Myers during his stint in the ECHL. Another former Panther Rob Bellamy moved to the Jackals from the Panthers back in 2011 & has remained since, becoming an Assistant Captain this season.

Hope you enjoy the podcast!

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Episode 8 is out now: centreiceuk.com/?p=65

The latest EIHL results & fixtures, along with the latest transactions & discipline news of the league.

My guest for this week is Belfast Giants Forward Colin Shields, he talks about the Giants recent form, their upcoming game with Braehead, the work Colin has done to help the homeless in Belfast, and his views on the topic of British Player Development.

Your comments also feature on what you would have put on the agenda for the recently held EIHL board meeting.

Any questions, comments or suggestions? Feel free to contact me via e-mail on: [e-mail]

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Episode 10 out now: centreiceuk.com/?p=74

My guest for this week is Coventry Blaze Head Coach Matt Soderstrom, who’s team is currently enjoying a good run of form, and looking to make a push up to 2nd place that is only 5 points off. Matt talks about the most recent matches between the Capitals & Panthers, along with the weekend ahead, and about all his years with the Blaze, making the ascent from Player to Head Coach.

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Episode 11 is out now: centreiceuk.com/?p=78

My guests this week are Patrick Smyth from Belfast’s A View from the Bridge, to get his reaction & thoughts on the sacking of Doug Christiansen. Fife Flyers Player/Assistant Coach Danny Stewart talks to us about the team’s recent upsurge in form, and their final push to grab a play-off spot.

Any questions, comments or suggestions? Feel free to contact me via e-mail on: [e-mail]

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Episode 12 out now!

The latest Elite Ice Hockey League/EPL results & fixtures, along with the latest transactions & discipline news of the league.

There’s been EIHL trophies handed out, Gold medals won, coaching changes, club fan forums, raging coaches on the ice, testimonials, player transactions, bans issued. All in all, not too much has been going on!

This episode of Centre Ice UK brings you up to speed on it all.

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Episode 13 out now!

Aaron Murphy from Premier Sports takes a little time out of his hectic schedule to join me this week and tell us about his Olympic experience over in Sochi, Russia. We also discuss the latest match on Premier Sports between Fife & Nottingham, and the coverage of Team GB on the channel being secured for another 3 years.

This episode of Centre Ice UK brings you up to speed on the main headlines in UK hockey.

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Episode 14 is out now!

Head to: centreiceuk.com/?p=97

Team GB U18s Head Coach Martin Grubb is the guest this week, and gives us a great insight into the team ahead of their Championships in Dumfries Ice Bowl next week, see our links on the website for how to catch this exciting young team either in person or the free Ice Hockey UK stream!

All the latest top headlines for UK ice hockey also covered.

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New Centre Ice UK blog out: A delayed piece put together last week to allow the chance for Hull Stingrays to respond, comments welcomed: centreiceuk.com/?p=104

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Centre Ice UK Podcast – Episode 15 out now!

Summer edition out now for your listening pleasure, joining me as promised 6 months ago, Telford Tigers owner and Red Touch Media CEO Wayne Scholes chats with me to discuss the Tigers roar into the EPL Play-Offs last season, the proposed U20s League, player unions and more. It’s another fascinating chat from the Tiger’s owner!

Listen or download the podcast from the link below:

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Episode 16 out now!

Joining me this week is Head Coach of the ECHL side Utah Grizzlies Tim Branham, who be one of the guest coaches at the forthcoming hockey camp at Telford Ice Rink, hosted special by the Telford Tigers. Tim gives us an idea of what these camps are all about, we also learn what Tim has been doing with his career, and more.

Don't forget to e-mail rule questions for our Elite Ice Hockey League official next week! E-mail [e-mail]

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[David]

I can't find it to subscribe on dogcatcher (android)

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Aug 10, 2014 9:04:31 GMT David said:

I can't find it to subscribe on dogcatcher (android)

Hey David,

For the moment if it helps, the podcast is also on ITunes: itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/centre-ice-uk/id791208291 & Sound Cloud: soundcloud.com/centre-ice-uk

I'll take a look into dogcatcher now that you've mentioned it, never heard of it before to be honest!

[David]

I found it on iTunes thank you. I use my phone mostly for podcasts. Thank you for your reply.

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Episode 17 out now!

It’s a special Champions Hockey League preview edition, ahead of the Nottingham Panthers participation next week. Joining me from Nottingham’s first opponents, Rauman Lukko netminder Ryan Zapolski!

Less than 48 hours after going up against Lukko, next up is Swedish side Lulea and to learn more about the 2013 European Trophy winners is club Captain Chris Abbott!

Hope you enjoy this special edition of the podcast, huge thanks to both clubs for their coperations in making both interviews possible. Don’t forget you can see all the CHL action on Premier Sports.

Don't forget to e-mail rule questions for our Elite Ice Hockey League referee next week! E-mail [e-mail]

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Episode 18 out now!

It’s the conclusion of our special Champions Hockey League interviews, ahead of the Nottingham Panthers first match tomorrow. Joining me from the Champions Hockey League organisation is their PR & Communications Director: Szymon Szemberg who tells us how the CHL came to be, it’s vision for now & the future, along with everything else you want to know about the completion.

To learn more about the 3rd & final team Nottingham will face in the Group K, I’m joined by Hamburg Freezers Forward and also veteran of over 400 NHL games, Matt Pettinger!

Hope you enjoy part 2 of the CHL podcasts, huge thanks to the CHL & Hamburg Freezers for making both interviews possible. Don’t forget you can see all the CHL action on Premier Sports.

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Special Continental Cup preview, we have interviews from all 4 teams taking part in IIHF Group B that involves the EIHL's Belfast Giants.

First up is former Braehead Clan Head Coach Paul Gardner, who is the current Head Coach of the Dutch Champions the Tilburg Trappers.

Next is Head Coach & General Manager of the Bulgarian side CSKA Sofia Kiril Hodulov, whose side topped Group A in the competition with 3 wins and 32 goals.

We also speak with one of the hosts, and its former Nottingham Panthers & Braehead Clan player Brendan Cook!

Last but certainly not least we round-off the pod by speaking to Colin Shields to get the pre-tournament thoughts of the Belfast Giants.

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For anyone wanting to catch the European action, you can purchase live streams from this website: Continental Cup live streams: www.sprade.tv/index.php?p5ynnZ+pmw

Hope you enjoy the latest Centre Ice UK podcast!

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Episode 20 out now! Link:

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I chat with fellow podcaster Anthony Russell, the man behind the excellent Banners on the Wall website and podcast.

I also get an overdue catch up with Premier Sports EIHL host Aaron Murphy, we get some pre-match thoughts on the next big game on Premier Sports which is between the Braehead Clan & Nottingham Panthers at Braehead Arena.

The podcast will return to its more usual format next week, after waiting months to get Centre Ice UK passwords, material etc all restored I was quite keen on getting something out to you!

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Episode 21 out now! Link:

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The focus this week is on Challenge Cup Final chat, helping me out with that is my first guest of two; Jon Jones from The Inferno to get a feel from Devils fans on how this season has went, particularly in contract to last season. We of course get his thoughts on the Cup Final, how the Devils may tackle their league match with the Dundee Stars the night before, and we get the latest on the new Cardiff Arena.

Getting some viewpoints from a Steelers angle, we have Scott Antcliffe to first talk about the latest twist in the league title race as Steelers grab a vital 2-0 win against the Clan, then on to the match against the Belfast Giants, and of course some Cup Final chat.

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This edition of the Centre Ice UK Podcast takes focus on Red Hockey Limited taking a 49% stake in EPIHL club Bracknell Bees. We get a statement from Red Hockey CEO Wayne Scholes, and then I speak to the Bee's GM Ben Beeching:

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Episode 24 out now!

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We look at the Play-Off Quarter-Final line ups, including the controversy at the scheduling of 2 of the ties. We also give a snippet of an explosive interview conducted by Banners on the Wall podcast host Anthony Russell with Nicky Watt, an EPL player who has been banned for 8 years from all activity in the sport by the UK anti-doping agency. It’s not as simple as it sounds, and is fascinating listen that is well worth your time, link to that is at the bottom of this post.

My guest for this week is a fellow podcaster from across the pond, Adam Wylde co-host of the Steve Dangle podcast chats with me about how their podcast got going, then we chat about the Leafs, the advanced NHL stats, and a bit about Adam’s radio career which has landed him interview spots with the likes of Pink, Taylor Swift & Miley Cyrus.