4000 And Counting
338 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings4000 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
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Episodes
EP 182
September 11, 2022 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBEpisode 182 - This week Watty and Bandy share with us the hockey news of the week as the new season nears, not to forget a story in which will leave you in tears (happy ones). Support the show
EP 181
September 03, 2022 16:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBEpisode 181- Watty and Mark catch up on the signings and gossip from around the leagues. Support the show
Ep 180 - Jason Hewitt
August 26, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBBritish hockey stalwart and current Steeldogs forward, Jason Hewitt speaks with us about the successful Cup and Play-off victories with the Dogs. We also discuss the current online debate regarding British hockey development, you will not want to miss this one! Support the show
EP 179 - Stephen Matthew & James Ions
August 19, 2022 18:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBThe zebras are back as we welcome referees Stephen Matthews and James Ions, they both bring a fascinating insight into officiating as well as giving us break-downs on why certain calls are given. We also recap on our recent charity event, be sure to tune in! Support the show
EP 178 Ben Bowns
August 12, 2022 18:00 - 2 hours - 104 MBCardiff Devil, Ben Bowns joins us for this weeks episode as we discuss Ben’s career to date. GB, Austria and Slovakia all in the mix for a packed episode. Support the show
EP 178
August 12, 2022 18:00 - 2 hours - 104 MBCardiff Devil, Ben Bowns joins us for this weeks episode as we discuss Ben’s career to date. GB, Austria and Slovakia all in the mix for a packed episode.
EP 177
August 08, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBWatty and Mark breakdown the latest signings and departures across the leagues, plus information on our charity game. Support the show
EP 176
August 01, 2022 09:00 - 2 hours - 92.4 MBMark Bandy and Watty discuss the newest addition, the IVF treatment and our usual look at the EIHL NIHL and NIHL. Even a bit of story time for the boys. This was a fun one. Support the show
EP 175 - JJ Pitchley
July 20, 2022 14:00 - 2 hours - 82.6 MBThe Bees new forward signing joins us on this weeks eppy. JJ took the time to talk about his playing over the pond,his time in the British game and looking to the future with the Bees. Support the show
EP 174 - Sam Waller
July 11, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBSam Waller joined Watty to discuss his career, coming back after 5 seasons out and winning 4 trophies. We also discuss his brother Josh playing for GB seniors. Support the show
EP 173
July 04, 2022 18:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBWatty and Bandy catch-up on the latest in hockey. Support the show
EP 172 - Dean Smith
June 24, 2022 20:00 - 2 hours - 93.1 MBBandy and Watty sit down with Former EIHL to talk his career and life after hockey, listen out for his genius new business. Support the show
EP 171 - Nicky Watt
June 24, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBNicky watt rewinds and rolls it back with Banners on the Wall host Anthony Russell. 7 years on. Support the show
EP 170 - Alan Lack
June 17, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBThe boys sat down with Alan Lack to discuss his past career, overcoming adversity after his horrific injury and his crazy off-ice Iron Man adventures. Support the show
EP 169 - Andre Payette
June 10, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBWatty and Payette sit down to discuss the GMHL. His new GM and coach role in B.C and also announce a brand new business venture. Ever wanted to play Junior A in Canada? Listen to this episode right now. Support the show
EP 168 - Brad Watchorn
June 03, 2022 18:00 - 2 hours - 99.9 MBThe boys catch up on the NHL, new signings across the UK hockey leagues and Watty chats to Bradley Watchorn about his past career, on and off ice antics and what the future holds with the Oxford City Stars Support the show
EP 167 - Richie Hargreaves
May 28, 2022 13:00 - 2 hours - 107 MBThe boys shoot the shit about the world champs and NHL playoffs before being joined by Jack Moon himself. Richie Hargreaves talks about the step up to National League and what the future holds for hockey in Bristol Support the show
EP 166 - Ben Paynter
May 20, 2022 18:00 - 2 hours - 83.6 MBThe lads are joined by Ben Paynter on the back of a 4 trophy season. We discuss this season as well as look back though his career and look ahead to his new role for 22/23. Support the show
EP 165 - Matty Davies
May 19, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBHull seahawks GM Matty Davies joined Watty Live from Dubai to discuss the future of ice hockey in Hull. He also tell us more about his business partners in this venture. Support the show
EP 164 - Greg Wood
May 18, 2022 18:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBJoining the boys off the back of one of Sheffield Steeldog's most successful seasons is their Head Coach, Greg Wood. The Dogs managed to overcome massive mid-season adversity, with injury and COVID troubles to cement their place as Cup and Playoff Champions. Woody gave us his rundown on who impresses him this season and an insight into players within his team and the opposition who caught his eye. Tune in to hear from one of the most sought after young British Coaches in our game 💪🏻 Supp...
EP 163 - James Ions
May 13, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBEIHL Linesman James Ions sits down wiht the boys to talk all things hockey both on and off the ice, and what the future holds for this Welsh legend! Support the show
EP 162 - Neil Francis & Brodie Dupont
May 07, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 82 MBCHAMPIONS EPISODE Bandy and Watty sit down with Franny and Dupont of the Cardiff Devils after their playoff three-peat. Rumours start, rumours end. Tune in. Support the show
EP 161 - Jamie Thomson
April 29, 2022 17:00 - 2 hours - 85.2 MBEpisode 161 features Jamie Thomson, the Scotland u17 Head coach and part of the Solway Sharks coaching team. We also bring our weekly roundup throughout the leagues with the play-off finals approaching in the EIHL and NIHL National, plus the NIHL Final showdown. Support the show
EP 160
April 22, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBEpisode 160 brings you a rundown across the leagues with the play-off hockey, our thoughts on the recently announced GB Roster and more.. Support the show
EP 159 - Jay Rosehill
April 08, 2022 18:00 - 2 hours - 124 MBEpisode 159 brings former NHL tough guy, Jay Rosehill into the hot seat. #37 gave us an insight into how his hockey career started and his journey to the NHL. As well as sharing with us the latter part of his hockey career in the UK , having the role of assistant captain for a season with the Glasgow Clan before ending his career as captain of the Manchester Storm. Support the show
EP 158 - Scott McKenzie & Andrew McKinney
April 01, 2022 18:00 - 2 hours - 82.8 MBEpisode 158 - Scott McKenzie and Andrew McKinney join us for this weeks pod. Having recently being crowned champions of the NIHL National , the Telford Tigers boys spoke with us about how the season has gone, the 2nd leg of the Cup final, and which teams/players have caught their eye! Support the show
EP 157 - John Paris Jr.
March 25, 2022 19:00 - 3 hours - 142 MBEpisode 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
EP 156 - Ali Cree
March 21, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBEpisode 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
EP 155
March 13, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBEpisode 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
EP 154 - Sean Easton
March 04, 2022 22:00 - 2 hours - 94.4 MBJoining 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
EP 153 - Colin Shields
February 26, 2022 20:00 - 3 hours - 131 MBJoining 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
EP 152 - Ben O'Connor
February 19, 2022 11:00 - 3 hours - 126 MBOur 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: 58:49 Oddballs The Underwear Brand Everyone Is Talking About! Use discount code ICEBALLS for 20 % off! Support the show
EP 151 - Zach Sullivan (Interviews Watty and Bandy)
February 12, 2022 15:00 - 2 hours - 103 MBThis week we flip things around, and friend of the show Zack Sullivan interviews the boys. Support the show
EP 150 - Tom Darnell
February 05, 2022 13:00 - 2 hours - 86.9 MBOur 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 39:13 Support the show
EP 149 - AJ Galante
January 28, 2022 19:00 - 2 hours - 83.9 MBOur 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 38:33 Support the show
EP 148 - Dave Cloutman
January 22, 2022 02:00 - 2 hours - 120 MBThis 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...
EP 147
January 16, 2022 16:00 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MBWatty 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
EP 146 - Adam Walker
January 08, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 100 MBOur 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 Pai...
EP 145 - Matt Foord 2
December 31, 2021 19:00 - 2 hours - 83.3 MBAfter 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
EP 144
December 27, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBWatty and Bandy catch up before Christmas. Support the show
EP 143 - Mark Saunders
December 17, 2021 18:00 - 2 hours - 106 MBOn 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 ...
EP 142 - Jack Jablonski
December 10, 2021 19:00 - 2 hours - 96.5 MBJoining 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 ...
EP 151 - Neil Francis
December 03, 2021 19:00 - 3 hours - 143 MBOur 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 pleasu...
EP 141 - Neil Francis
December 03, 2021 19:00 - 3 hours - 143 MBOur 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 pleasu...
EP 140 - Brent Walton
November 26, 2021 19:00 - 2 hours - 96.4 MBEpisode 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
EP 139 - Luke Fisher
November 19, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBFrom Medway to Eurovision and now the Elite League, the boys talk to the EIHL Media & Communications Director, Luke Fisher. Support the show
EP 138 - Kasimir Kaskisuo
November 12, 2021 19:00 - 2 hours - 101 MBKasimir 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
EP 137 - Todd Kelman
November 05, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBWatty and Bandy chat to a former NHL Draft pick for the St Louis Blues. Known on these shores for his time on the blue line in the Superleague for the Bracknell Bees and Belfast Giants; currently the Managing Director for the Cardiff Devils, it's Todd Kelman. Support the show
EP 136 - Ivan Matulik
October 30, 2021 20:00 - 2 hours - 102 MBOur next guest was born in Czechoslovakia and was drafted in the seventh round in the 96 draft by the Edmonton Oilers. After spending six seasons between the AHL and the IHL he made his way to these shores; first as a Steeler, then as a Racer, but his most iconic years started when he became a Cardiff Devil. A British Super-League champion and a playoff champion, a Cardiff Devils legend captain for six years, and, a two time league all-star, It is our pleasure to welcome to the show Mr ...
EP 135 - Dave Scatchard
October 22, 2021 22:00 - 2 hours - 109 MBOur next guest is a Canadian forward who was drafted 42nd overall in the 1994 entry draft by the Vancouver Canucks. He went on to play 11 seasons in the NHL, featuring in 659 regular season games with the Canucks, Islanders, Bruins, Coyotes, Predators, and Blues. After suffering many brain injuries on the ice including one that almost killed him, he hung them up. He is now a top performance coach working with some top executives and athletes. Not content with just that, he is also an autho...