In Episode 2, Nick Rothwell chats with Chelmsford Chieftains legend, Peter Hewitt.Pete has been incredibly and open and honest about his struggles after finishing playing and discusses this at length with Nick... from warm ups, to period one, two, three and overtime its a brilliantly engaging and powerful chat.If you are affected by any of the issu…

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Jim join's Nick to discuss his Ice Hockey career from witnessing unspeakable violence in Ayr to team mate camaraderie in Milton Keynes and ultimately a life changing neurological diagnosis. It's a truly powerful story from Jim and we're so glad he decided to share with the UK Ice Hockey Stick Together Tribe…

From Sobell, to Streatham, to Cardiff to the roof of the world on Mt Everest.There really is no story like the story of Jeff Smith. Running through the 3-period setup, Jeff discusses with Nick his early career, starting at Sobell in Islington, onto his pro career, including Cardiff Devils on to hip replacements, raising over £1,000,000 for his char…

Former Streatham Redskins and Cardiff Devils nettie, Jason 'Woody' Wood shares his story with Nick Rothwell about a journey that took him all over the UK to Europe and Canada.A touching and honest appraisal of his life Jason opens up on PTSD and PCS

After an extensive career on both sides of the pond, Paul Rushforth joins Nick on Re-Tribe; Stick Together Podcast to openly and honestly discuss his career, his battles with his demons as he makes positive moves out of his hockey career and in to his real estate business

Former Southampton Vikings, Slough Jets & Wightlink Raiders' D-man Martin Jeneway is our special guest today as Martin recounts his first love of skating & hockey at the old Southampton Rink, how his career took him up to Slough and back to the Island before finding love after a chance encounter and ending up halfway around the world, Martin's stor…

Episode 1 of Re-Tribe presents; Stick Together, the podcast where former Ice Hockey player Nick Rothwell interviews players who have played in the UK.Split into 3 periods of the start of loving the game to pro/semi pro career and finishing up with a look at how you'll leave the game behind.We start with Detroit born Cardiff Devil, River RymshaEXCLU…

Sam Cheema joins Watty for round two. Sam is a very proactive and progressive coach His vision for development Is brilliant. In my opinion, the government embodies need to get Sam on board across all of our Junior levels. Support the show

Watty is joined by Gloves Off owner and former player Scott Plews. We discuss moving the shop and expanding the Gloves off brand and range. Scott is also part of the team who opened a roller rink in Kirkcaldy, we can into that and how it has the potential to help current players improve and also bring new eyes to our sport. After the success of Sol…

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. Lee Mercer stopped by to chat with Watty and share exactly how this years you drive is going to work. Support the show

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. We then get into the more serious conversation regarding his new role with the EIH and bringing the SIH EIH & IHUK Together. We look into the first 18 months of his role and als…

Solway Sharks owner John Strange joined the show for episode 342. We look at the improvements made by the sharks in the off season. We discuss the expectations on the Solway lads this season and we also take a look at other teams around the league. Support the show

Watty is joined by Fergie for his hat-trick appearance on 4000 and Counting The Guilford flames Captain is open and honest as ever. It's always refreshing to hear one of the leaders in the EIHL giving his thoughts on the league, his team and his teammates. Support the show

On the second part of our two parter, Watty chats to Bobby Robins. Sexual abuse ,sexual deviancy, drugs, addiction fear, anxiety, lack of identity. Find an identity losing faith, gaining faith. This is the Bobby Robbins story and it's sure to have you hanging on the edge of your seats. From hockey to faith. From Snipes to Jesus this articulate word…

On the first part of our two parter, Watty chats to Bobby Robins. Sexual abuse ,sexual deviancy, drugs, addiction fear, anxiety, lack of identity. Find an identity losing faith, gaining faith. This is the Bobby Robbins story and it's sure to have you hanging on the edge of your seats. From hockey to faith. From Snipes to Jesus this articulate words…

In this episode we break down our three players to watch from the Belfast Giants, the Dundee stars, and the Fife Flyers. We cannot wait to kickstart the brand new season off in style. Starring with the fixture between the Stars and the Giants. Then Over to Fife for the Flyers vs the Giants Do you agree with our three choices from each roster? Who w…

On episode 337 Watty is joined by Streatham Redhawks forward JJ Pitchley . Support the show

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! Support the show

Watty is joined on this live episode by the 4 team captains for the 2024 Charity game Draft! Support the show

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. Support the show

4000 and counting is back in the game after a few weeks off for some well earned rest. Apologies for the mic quality on this one. Support the showBy 4000 And Counting

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. Support the showBy 4000 And Counting

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. Support the showBy 4000 And Counting

Ahead of the SNL Playoffs Watty is joined by Chad Smith of the Edinburgh Capitals. Support the show

Ahead of the SNL Playoffs Watty is joined by Kyle Horne of the Kirkcaldy Kestrels Support the showBy 4000 And Counting

Assistant coach Big Fraser jumped on again, this time to focus on the 23/24 SNL playoff finals weekend in Edinburgh. Support the showBy 4000 And Counting

18 year old stud forward Gary Kelly joins Watty ahead of the SNL Edinburgh POFW Support the showBy 4000 And Counting

Ahead of the SNL playoff final weekend in Edinburgh Adam Walker from the Paisley Pirates joined Watty for a chat Support the showBy 4000 And Counting

A fully jam packed episode today. The NIHL 1/2 North and South have their champions after a great weekends hockey at both Ally Pally and Sheffield. With the news the Panthers and Clan are eliminated we look ahead to the final 8 and this weekend's quarter finals. We make our predictions on which clubs make the final 4. Finally we get into the NIHL N…

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 Support the showBy 4000 And Counting

Watty is joined on this episode by Bees deference man Josh Kelly. Support the showBy 4000 And Counting

Guildford Flames Kyle Locke joined the show for a great chat. We dive deep into the Flames season. His three seasons at the club. Kyle answers who he thinks is better between this year's Steelers team and last year's Belfast Giants team. We also look into his time at Usports and the connection between Usports and the EIHL Support the show…

Ross the boss Murray stopped by ahead of his final weekend of hockey. The king of the North hangs them up after this weekend... We discuss Solways season, the growth of the club, the DOPS and finally what's next for Ross post playing career. Support the show

EPL, EIHL, NIHL 1 AND NOW NIHL National champion James Archer from the Leeds Knights stopped by the show. We talk about his amazing career and his upcoming retirement. Lots of great stories in this episode! Support the showBy 4000 And Counting

A huge announcement about 3 upcoming live podcasts. First guest announcement at the end of the episode and it's HUGE. We look at the Sheffield Steelers Challenge Cup victory over the Guildford Flames. We discuss the wagon that is the Leeds Knights and their 2nd league title. Staying in the national league we chat about this week's Cup Final 1st leg…

We look ahead to tonight's EIHL Challenge Cup Final between the league leading Sheffield Steelers and the Guildford Flames. Support the showBy 4000 And Counting

Watty is joined by former team mate Paddy Ward. Paddy was one of the Best British defencemen of his generation. Spending time in the BISL BNL and the EPL winning trophies with the Dundee Stars and Slough Jets. He has been living down in Australia for over 10 years now and has five kids. He is still playing hockey down under with Newcastle. Don't fo…

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. Please support the podcast by buying us a beer https://www.buymeacoffee.com/4000andc... Follow us on Instagram X and Facebook 4000 and Counting fans can now get 15% off of their first 3 months online coach…

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. We also look ahead to the Elite league Challenge Cup final. We discuss what a great opportunity it would be for the league to put the game onto YouTube to help get even more eyes on the product. We also shout out the rec…

Diamond Hands Daniel Amesbury joined the show to talk about lots of massive topics. Lacrosse Ice wars How Prestige World-wide got him playing again. FPHL ban Rough n Rowdy First East Coast fight Talkin Trash podcast The possibility of playing in the EIHL Please support the podcast by buying us a beer https://www.buymeacoffee.com/4000andc... Follow …

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 Please support the podcast by buying us a beer https://www.buymeacoffee.com/4000andc... Follow us on Instagram X and Facebook Support the show

Great chat with The Guildford Flames Ice Hockey Club captain Brett Ferguson Qualifying for the Elite Ice Hockey League Challenge Cup final. Team GB and international breaks. The EIHL officials, getting a TV deal in place. Lots of great talking points from start to finish. Please support the podcast by buying us a beer https://www.buymeacoffee.com/4…

We are joined by Solway Sharks co-owner to discuss the Sharks season to date. We talk about how he feels their first season is going in the National league and the plans they have heading into the 2024/25 season. A great fun interview, you can always count on Showbiz for a fun podcast. We need your help, please consider buying us a coffee here: htt…

English ice hockey is "skint" Support the podcast here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/4000andc... Support the showBy 4000 And Counting

Let's find out more about the NIHL1 AND 2 Playoffs. Please help us bring you more breaking news https://www.buymeacoffee.com/4000andc... Support the showBy 4000 And Counting

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! We are a self funded podcast and any support is …

Absolutely awesome podcast with Erin Rose. We talk junior hockey, the National league and obviously the work she has done with Adam's Angels. Adam's Angels have provided bleed kits to all the teams in the EIHL NIHL NIHL1 NIHL2 all 32 women's teams SNL England, Scotland and Para hockey. The vision is still to HELP even more people, if you wish to do…

We discuss the latest senior team squad announcement. We also debate which is betyter conference or showcase. Watty gives his insight into the conference system after years involved. We also look at GBU18 Women GB u16 men and the entire junior set up including the passed decades results for Team GB U20 Support the show…

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? You can listen to tall of our other Podcasts on the link below. https://www.buzzsprout.com/267850 If you love listening to the episodes and watching the videos on our page then please help us grow by buying us a co…