Best NIHL Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 114; Swindon Wildcats' 2 Brett Massey 37:57

2h ago37:57

37:57

From Swindon Juniors, to Jets back to Swindon - a number confusion (from me and a jersey printer) a great chat with Wildcats puck stopper, Brett Massey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Ben Hyde ZPG

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Episode 113; All This Weekends Action w/ Exclusive Coaches Thoughts 49:41

3h ago49:41

49:41

The first full programme saturday as ALL 10 teams are in action! We have EXCLUSIVE coach's thoughts from 9 of the 10 coaches! Plus player of the week and next weeks fixtures! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Ben Hyde ZPG

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Episode 112; Legendary Sports Commentator/Broadcaster Bob Ballard 50:09

2d ago50:09

50:09

Bob Ballard joins ZPG to discuss his Sport Broadcasting career, how he cut his teeth in the ice hockey world as well his memorable moments from his vast Olympic based career! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Ben Hyde ZPG

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Episode 111; All The Weekends Action Inc. Exclusive Coaches Thoughts, POTW + Fixtures! 44:14

4d ago44:14

44:14

As teams wrap up their pre-season preparations, some are already in league and cup action! We've got match reports from all this weekends games and EXCLUSIVE Coach's Thought's from Cardiff, Invicta, Solent, Streatham Oxford and Milton Keynes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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EP 338 - Road Tripping 24/25 - Our 3 Players To Watch - Belfast Giants / Dundee Stars / Fife Flyers 31:06

6d ago31:06

31:06

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…

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Episode 110; Round Up Of The Weekends Pre-Season & League Action 29:26

11d ago29:26

29:26

With match reports from all the preseason games featuring Britton Division sides + the opening League game of the season, with EXCLUSIVE coaches thoughts from Ben Clements, Mark Saunders & Will Fry your NUMBER 1 source for UK Ice Hockey IS BACK! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Episode 109; PWHL Toronto's Emma Maltais 39:48

14d ago39:48

39:48

Absolutely honored to be joined by Canadian Olympic Gold Medalist, 3 x World Championship Winner & inaugural PWHL Play Off Runner Up... PWHL Toronto's, Emma Maltais Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Ben Hyde ZPG

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Episode 108: ZPG3.0 Moralee Division Preview w/ Graham Hamilton 1:41:44

20d ago1:41:44

1:41:44

Graham Hamilton joins me to discuss ALL ten teams from the Moralee Division! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Ben Hyde ZPG

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Episode 107; ZPG3.0 - Britton Division Preview 46:50

26d ago46:50

46:50

As we count down to the start of the Britton Division season, we have a look at each team individually, their rosters, their ones to watch, their ticket prices and everything in between! Looking forward to getting started again properly when the first face off happens! Some pre-season challenge games go ahead this weekend it's all getting very exci…

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EP 337 - JJ Pitchley 1:30:20

2M ago1:30:20

1:30:20

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

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EP 336 - Charity Game 4.0 Talk with Mark 50:28

2M ago50:28

50:28

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

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EP 335 - 2024 Charity Game Live Draft (Live) 19:00

2M ago19:00

19:00

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

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Episode 106: Live Ep To Discuss The New League/Cup/PlayOff Structure For NIHL Conferences 48:35

2M ago48:35

48:35

In this LIVE YouTube Episode, we discuss all the confirmed news for the NIHL Conferences including an exciting new Play Off's setup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Ben Hyde ZPG

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EP 333 - Marks Farewell Episode (Live) 1:31:13

3M ago1:31:13

1:31:13

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

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EP 334 - Back In The Game (Live) 45:09

3M ago45:09

45:09

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

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Episode 105; EIH Announce New League Structure For Britton Division 42:04

3M ago42:04

42:04

In this first ever LIVE Episode, I react to the breaking news from England Ice Hockey as the Britton Division has expanded to 10 teams! We have a look at the players confirmed so far and discuss all the points that will be decided at this weekends Annual Meeting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Episode 104; Small News Update + Best Bits Of The Year 45:41

4M ago45:41

45:41

In this final episode of the season, we have a few of the best bits from the 23/24 season where I welcomed some absolutely incredible guests! Clip 1; MG1 Elite Coach, Colin Booth Ep43 https://youtu.be/mkm7bNgNovg?si=zV90b8imG5hjY6u5 Clip 2; Justin Wong, Kenny Wu from Mighty Ducks, Ep45 https://youtu.be/rr4-ZZBeFQg?si=QUhhRh-4m_JwWGT_ Clip 3; Invict…

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EP 331 - David Simms (Live From Saltbox) 46:59

5M ago46:59

46:59

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

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EP 332 - Tony Smith (Live From Saltbox) 43:08

5M ago43:08

43:08

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

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Episode 103; The Season Concludes + HockeyArtCo Main Man, Mike Giannone 1:08:02

5M ago1:08:02

1:08:02

In this final episode of the season we have the match report from the National 1 Final as the Streatham Redhawks face the Billingham Stars, exclusive coaches thoughts from Ben Paynter and Stephen Foster PLUS we put some meat on the bones of our main partner! We chat all things Hockey Art Co. with owner, founder, operator Mike Giannone ***Explicit L…

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Episode 102; Reviews Of North 1 Moralee & South 1 Britton w/ Graham Hamilton & Chris Beal 2:38:26

5M ago2:38:26

2:38:26

As we finish the domestic National 1 Season, we break it down top to bottom with Hawks Talk man Graham Hamilton covering us in the North and my commentary co-haunt Chris Beal covering the South! Strap yourselves in for the final episode of the season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Episode 101; Team/Roster Of The Year + Team GB Captain Jodie Alderson-Smith 33:23

5M ago33:23

33:23

After the conclusion of the Britton Division season, I go through my Team Of The Year, one line all stars then a full 20 man roster with rules of inclusion… Then, absolutely honoured to be joined by Team GB Captain, Jodie Alderson-Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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EP 330 - Chad Smith - Edinburgh Capitals (SNL Playoff Series) 25:37

5M ago25:37

25:37

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

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EP 329 - Kyle Horne - Kirkcaldy Kestrels (SNL Playoff Series) 27:08

5M ago27:08

27:08

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

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EP 328 - Fraser MacEachran - Aberdeen Lynx (SNL Playoff Series) 30:38

5M ago30:38

30:38

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

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EP 327 - Gary Kelly - Aberdeen Lynx (SNL Playoff Series) 24:39

5M ago24:39

24:39

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

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EP 326 - Adam Walker Paisley Pirates (SNL Playoff Series) 28:36

5M ago28:36

28:36

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

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EP 325 - Panthers and Clan Eliminated, EIHL Predictions & NIHL Playoff Roundup 1:01:39

5M ago1:01:39

1:01:39

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…

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Episode 100; The Play Off Final - South 1 & South 2 + ZPG Hits A Century 39:32

5M ago39:32

39:32

Welcome along to Episode 100... can't quite believe we've made it here... and for it to fall on the Play Off Final where I get to commentate on my team winning the thing! Can it be topped? Probably not but stick with me to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Episode 99; The Play Off Finals / Semi Final Day 13:22

6M ago13:22

13:22

Apologies for the horseness of the voice but what a weekend! 8 teams, 6 games 2 champions… this is Alexandra Palace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Ben Hyde ZPG

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EP 324 - Lee Mercer - BREAKING NEWS about Haringey Huskies 24/25 56:03

6M ago56:03

56:03

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

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EP 323 - Josh Kelly 2:00:04

6M ago2:00:04

2:00:04

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

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Episode 98; Chelmsford Chieftains Head Coach, Lewis Clifford 48:30

6M ago48:30

48:30

Cliff jumps back on ZPG to discuss his first season with chelmsford and look forward to the play offs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Ben Hyde ZPG

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Episode 97; The Play Offs Begin - We Find Out Who's Heading To Ally Pally 43:20

6M ago43:20

43:20

We Find Out Who's Heading To Ally Pally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Ben Hyde ZPG

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EP 321 - Ross Murray - Round 2 49:41

6M ago49:41

49:41

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

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EP 322 - Kyle Locke 1:11:39

6M ago1:11:39

1:11:39

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…

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EP 320 - James Archer 1:43:30

6M ago1:43:30

1:43:30

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

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Episode 96; Chelmsford Chieftains' Jordan Lawday 40:45

6M ago40:45

40:45

The Chieftains Chief puck stopper makes his ZPG debut as he prepares for the post season with Chelmsford. We discuss Jordan's career, from Basingstoke to Cardiff to USA, his questionable golfing prowess and your questions with the man @BannersOnTheWall calls "The Best Goalie In The League" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/…

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Episode 95; Round Up Of All The Action From The Final Weekend Of The Season 37:06

6M ago37:06

37:06

Round Up Of All The Action From The Final Weekend Of The Season, Coaches Thoughts, Player Of The Week, Table and Play Off Fixtures for the Britton and Wilkinson + starting with some amazing news! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Ben Hyde ZPG

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EP 319 - EIHL & NIHL Weekly Round Up Episode 7 (23/24) & Announcement 48:41

6M ago48:41

48:41

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…

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Episode 94; Nick Rothwell Joins Zero Pucks Given 1:04:49

6M ago1:04:49

1:04:49

I'm so excited to have Nick on the podcast... the project he's currently involved sounds absolutely brilliant for players past present and future to be involved with. Nick speaks very candidly about the troubles in his life ***TRIGGER WARNING*** (discussions about alcohol abuse and mental illness) please enjoy it and take all the good from this bri…

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Episode 93; Queen Bee's / Team GB U18's Katy Dadd 30:36

6M ago30:36

30:36

That time again when we get in touch with the womens games and this is an exciting one... Katy has been playing Elite League since she was 14 and is still loving every second! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Ben Hyde ZPG

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Episode 92; All The Action From The Weekend + Coaches Thoughts, Latest News & Fixtures 21:15

6M ago21:15

21:15

4 fixtures this weekend, the play offs confirmed, coaches thoughts + next weeks fixtures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Ben Hyde ZPG

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EP 317 - Paddy Ward 1:24:22

6M ago1:24:22

1:24:22

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…

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EP 318 - Steelers Vs Flames Challenge Cup Final 2024 Preview 38:06

6M ago38:06

38:06

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

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Episode 91; Oxford Junior Stars Coach, Dean Birrell 59:30

6M ago59:30

59:30

one of the good eggs of UK Ice Hockey, well travelled Kirkaldy man Dean Birrell makes his ZPG debut! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Ben Hyde ZPG

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Episode 90; All The Action From the Britton Division, League Places Up For Grabs! 35:31

6M ago35:31

35:31

ALL the action from 6 games, exclusive coaches thoughts, table and fixtures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Ben Hyde ZPG

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Episode 89; Chelmsford Ice Hockey Academy Rattlesnakes Manager James Waddington 1:01:28

7M ago1:01:28

1:01:28

We normally chat in McDonalds... more formal this time... James is the Team Manager of the Chelmsford Rattlesnakes, the U16 girls side. Both his girls play, he himself is a beer league goalie, really entertaining chat and James pride in his girls is obvious througout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Episode 88: Slough Jets Forward, Kyle Bradburn 37:48

7M ago37:48

37:48

Tickets are out for the play off finals and we catch up with Kyle Bradburn from Slough Jets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Ben Hyde ZPG

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Episode 87; Round Up Of The Weekends Action, Coaches Thoughts, Player Of The Week, Table + Fixtures 28:04

7M ago28:04

28:04

All the action from the 4 league and Britton Cup games as another trophy is won... you'll never guess who by... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Ben Hyde ZPG

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