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Randall Weber
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Post by shinobi on Dec 10, 2023 11:37:23 GMT
Mike Urquhart has passed away according to Panthers. RIP Mike & condolences to his family & friends. t.co/DXZsNVGrZs |
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Post by loupowell52 on Dec 10, 2023 15:14:01 GMT
One of our early heroes when the team returned to Nottingham back in 1980. Mike was a really genuine guy who always had time for a chat. Talent in abundance and strong as an ox. Will be sadly missed.
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Post by spik on Dec 10, 2023 18:05:36 GMT
Wow, unexpected. Working (Mike) as a steward at the arena I’ve spoken with him recently. Emailed him for detail on the university games for my book. Those around you in the earlier days passing on makes you weary that you’re getting on yourself. Always happy to talk to you when spoken to. Thanks for the memories Mike. www.icehockeyuk.co.uk/mike-urquhart/ |
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Post by Wolves 66 on Dec 11, 2023 10:06:25 GMT
As well as both captaining and coaching the Panthers and being a British Ice Hockey hall of famer, Mike did so much for so many junior players in Nottingham.
Many players (including my own son) were first coached by Mike as their first experience of ice hockey.
Even after he retired from his role as the Nottingham Ice Hockey club's head coach, he continued to keep an eye on all of his former students as they got older, some of them being signed for Elite and National league teams.
A true legend, and an incredibly nice bloke. Very sad news
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Post by jd on Dec 12, 2023 23:55:06 GMT
Such sad news
Rest in peace
What an awful few months for the club
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Randall Weber
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Post by shinobi on Dec 17, 2023 18:26:55 GMT
Nice to see Mike getting a well respected round of applause before the game last night 👏🏻
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Post by spik on Dec 17, 2023 19:41:57 GMT
Nice to see Mike getting a well respected round of applause before the game last night 👏🏻 Did they mention George Chinn also? Died this last month at 94. Played for panthers in one season, 60 games, 35 + 40 = 75 and 24 pens. |
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Randall Weber
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Post by shinobi on Dec 17, 2023 20:13:00 GMT
No, no mention of him mate.
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Post by Wolves 66 on Jan 8, 2024 17:25:03 GMT
Mike's funeral took place today in a packed crematorium with many of the attendees wearing hockey jerseys.
In attendance were many of the players he had coached over the years and coaches he had mentored. Panthers were represented with current and past players and an ex-coach. Also represented were the Nottingham Lions, the Mavericks University team that he was heavily involved with and members of the arena staff.
It was a fitting and moving tribute to a well loved man who gave his life to the sport of ice hockey
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