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The BOTW Podcast

Anthony Russell

The BOTW Podcast in association with Victory Hockey UK - bringing you the news, action and views from Britain"s National Ice Hockey League as well as all levels above, below and in between.

sports & recreation professional

All Episodes

57:08

The BOTW Podcast - episode 57

The BOTW Podcast ·

2017/08/25

We had a break because...well, why wouldn't we after my son was born but it's the start of a new era for The BOTW Podcast.The EPIHL is gone, the NIHL becomes our focus. One of the teams most affected by the recent changes was the Nottingham Lions who step into NIHL 1 North. We speak to head coach Matt Bradbury about the Lions' summer, their chances and future.We also chat to Mike Newton and Pete Hagan from Victory Hockey UK about hockey in Manchester, the relaunch of VHUK and more details of their

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84:08

The BOTW Podcast - episode 56

The BOTW Podcast ·

2017/06/15

So the summer keeps rumbling on and The BOTW Podcast is back for one of its off-season specials.Tons has been happening in British hockey; we had a structure then it changed as teams withdrew from NIHL 1 South, one of which was the Oxford City Stars. We speak to Stars' director, James Schall to get the lowdown on why the Stars made their decision as well as other things going on at Oxford.Then, we figured we'd talk about some hockey that's actually being played. Michael Smith and Ellie-Marie Watts

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60:56

The BOTW Podcast - episode 55

The BOTW Podcast ·

2017/05/05

The 2016/17 season ended and...well, the world apparently exploded. Since the last podcast we've had Doug Clarkson write his open letter to British hockey, the EIHL have gone conference crazy, GB won promotion and now it seems that the EPIHL is well and truly going the way of the dodo as the 7 remaining teams were told to head for the EIHA run "National Ice Hockey League."So who better to talk about the NIHL with Anthony than two experts. Carol White, media spokesperson for NIHL 1 North's

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33:35

The BOTW Podcast - episode 54

The BOTW Podcast ·

2017/04/07

Here we are, the final weekend of the season for most of us in British hockey.We look briefly at the EIHL playoff weekend and the NIHL 1 South all star team before giving you an in depth look at the EPIHL playoff weekend at the Coventry Skydome. The teams, the records, the keys to the game and more. Also Anthony throws out his all-star selections.The BOTW Podcast; the news, action and views from the EPIHL and all levels above, below and in between.

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56:26

The BOTW Podcast - episode 53

The BOTW Podcast ·

2017/03/24

The playoffs are here and BOTW gets in the spirit with some chat about the EPL playoffs, the race for 8th in the EIHL and where you can find other playoff hockey to watch.We also have a great interview; the season has ended for the Bracknell Bees but long time EPL player Shaun Thompson joins us to talk about coming back to the Hive, his career and he gives us his thoughts on the playoffs.The BOTW Podcast; the news, action and views from the EPIHL and all levels above, below and in between.

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55:37

The BOTW Podcast - episode 52

The BOTW Podcast ·

2017/03/10

Boy has it been a mad fortnight in British hockey. We let Zooey Perry, who designed the podcast logo, have her say on the recent homophobia storm in Sheffield whilst Anthony chats to Rob Scott from the Nottingham Panthers Supporters Trust and goes through the impending changes to the EPIHL. The BOTW Podcast; the news, action and views from the EPIHL and all levels above, below and in between.

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61:37

The BOTW Podcast - episode 51

The BOTW Podcast ·

2017/02/25

Stick your jersey in your backpack as we're back off on our travels with a Banners On The Road special episode.Anthony (and his saint of a wife, Emily) recently went to viking country so took along the recorder. In this travel-log episode, we take in a game in Sweden as well as a game in Denmark. What are gamenights like in Scandinavia? Is it value for money? How does British hockey compare? All this and the ever important rink food review.The BOTW Podcast; the news, action and views from the EPIHL

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40:38

The BOTW Podcast - episode 50

The BOTW Podcast ·

2017/02/10

50 Episodes of the BOTW Podcast. So how best to celebrate than by a bit of self examination and self deprecation!Journalist Graham Bell takes the reigns of the show to interview Anthony about just why he does all of this and the answer to the greatest question of all; why does he not like Jan Melichar?The BOTW Podcast; the news, action and views from the EPIHL and all levels above, below and in between.

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48:06

The BOTW Podcast - episode 49 (part 2 The NHL History...

The BOTW Podcast ·

2017/01/27

Episode 49 of the BOTW is a 2 part special! This is part 2 where Anthony speaks to the lady behind one of the best hockey related social media accounts.Jen Conway is a hockey fan, academic and known on Twitter as The NHL History Girl where she curates the best and weirdest hockey facts imagineable. Jen and Anthony discuss Jen's journey through the hockey world, how hockey remembers its sometimes chequered history, her new venture as co-host of The Soderstrom Bubble podcast and more.The BOTW

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66:05

The BOTW Podcast - episode 49 (part 1 EPL roundtable)

The BOTW Podcast ·

2017/01/27

Episode 49 of the BOTW is a 2 part special! This is part 1 where off the back of the recent press release from the EPIHL owners, it seemed time for another roundtable discussion.Anthony is joined by former Phantoms webcast commentator Dan Breen, Swindon fan Joe Scutts and Telford rink announcer Chris Lynch discuss all the big EPL talking points including a few predictions as the end of the season looms.The BOTW Podcast; the news, action and views from the EPIHL and all levels above, below and in

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62:23

The BOTW Podcast - episode 48

The BOTW Podcast ·

2017/01/13

So...bit of a busy period in British hockey. The news from Manchester and the mild case of insanity in Sheffield are on the agenda but so is a top quality guest.EIHA referee Stephen Matthews joins the show to talk about just why he decided to get into officiating, what makes a good referee, his goals going forward and the best story about his travelling buddy James Ions that he can repeat in public. It's a cracker!The BOTW Podcast; the news, action and views from the EPIHL and all levels above,

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24:59

The BOTW Podcast - episode 47

The BOTW Podcast ·

2016/12/30

British hockey has potential. It also needs change and it's time to look at those who are benefitting from the status quo.The BOTW Podcast; the news, action and views from the EPIHL and all levels above, below and in between.

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64:19

The BOTW Podcast - episode 46

The BOTW Podcast ·

2016/12/16

We've had a lot of opinions on British hockey recently on the show. We've had the EPL and the EIHL so this episode we have someone in a unique position to give us a different insight.Finnish forward Janne Virtanen is a popular member of the Bristol Pitbulls and has lived in Britain for the better part of a decade. He's an outsider and an insider all at once. Janne and Anthony discuss playing your home games on the road, what British hockey doesn't do well, what it does do well and how they first met

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80:46

The BOTW Podcast - episode 45

The BOTW Podcast ·

2016/12/02

It seems the EPIHL will survive after all however on the show, the EIHL took a bit of flack so what better than to give the EIHL the chance to answer back?It answers back in the form of one of their media and communications officers, Rob McGregor. A former NIHL goalie, Rob's been on the British hockey blogging/podcast scene a while before taking up his role with the Elite League. He and Anthony get into what the league does right, what it does wrong and even get something of an answer as to where

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73:17

The BOTW Podcast - episode 44

The BOTW Podcast ·

2016/11/18

With all the recent goings on in the EPIHL, this week's podcast is a roundtable discussion.The topic; can the EPL survive?Anthony is joined by Peterborough webcast commentator Dan Breen and Ben Knight of the Official Manchester Phoenix Podcast as they discuss the future of British ice hockey's second tier. The lads discuss the issues at Telford, Bracknell and Manchester as well as what the EIHA and EIHL can do to work together, should the EPL and NIHL merge, development and a few laughs along the

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48:36

The BOTW Podcast - episode 43

The BOTW Podcast ·

2016/11/04

It's a sit down and chat episode this week as Anthony goes solo. We chat through some of the EPL player movements as well as answer some questions from viewers about British netminders and honouring heritage.The BOTW Podcast; the news, action and views from the EPIHL and all levels above, below and in between.

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14:28

The BOTW Podcast extra - Jeremy Cornish

The BOTW Podcast ·

2016/10/26

To say it's been a rollercoaster few weeks for Jeremy Cornish would be an understatement. In a special bonus podcast episode recorded the day after the final game (for the time being) of the Wightlink Raiders, Jeremy talks about what it was like coaching one of the most unique clubs in Britain, the rink issues at Ryde, the Raiders' final weekend and his new role as the head coach of Streatham.The BOTW Podcast; the news, action and views from the EPIHL and all levels above, below and in between.

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54:47

The BOTW Podcast - episode 42

The BOTW Podcast ·

2016/10/21

So it's time to open your ears to another hour's worth of hockey news and views, BOTW style.Our guest this week is Milton Keynes forward, Tom Carlon who chats to Anthony about life at the Lightning in their final EPL season, living aboard, his time in the EIHL and more.Anthony gets series about the Isle of Wight as well as gives you the usual rundown of other stuff you need to know.The BOTW Podcast; the news, action and views from the EPIHL and all levels above, below and in between.

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38:22

The BOTW Podcast - episode 41

The BOTW Podcast ·

2016/10/06

It's a slightly shorter show this time out but we still have a great interview guest You what? No, he's Watt. Ryan Watt to be exact as the EPL veteran and current Hull Pirates forward joins the show.Ryan has a chat to Anthony about the Pirates' great start to the season, his career so far, what the best chirp he's had from a fan is and more. The BOTW Podcast; the news, action and views from the EPIHL and all levels above, below and in between.

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64:42

The BOTW Podcast - episode 40

The BOTW Podcast ·

2016/09/23

The season is off and running and we've got 2 really good guests on a sort of inadvertant northern special.We talk to the man behind Victory Hockey UK, Mike Newton as the newest hockey clothing apparel company launches its website. We chat about hockey in Manchester and just what made him decide to get into the hockey clothing game.We also chat to Andrew Turnbull who is in the process of writing "The Big Blue Machine; 10 years of the Durham Wasps" about hockey history in the north east and what his

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