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4000 And Counting

4000 And Counting

4000 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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  • Updated Tuesday
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  • Tuesday · 1 hr 15 min

    EP 406 - Jamie Thomson Solway IHC GM

    This episode, we’re joined by Solway IHC General Manager Jamie Thomson to talk all things hockey, from running a club behind the scenes to the challenges and opportunities facing them. A great conversation with one of British hockey’s most passionate and influential figures. Tune in now! Support the show

  • April 29 · 1 hr 15 min

    EP 402 - Playoffs Round Up Live 21/04/2026

    4000 and counting FACEBOOK Live to discuss: Cardiff Devils EIHL, Leeds Knights NIHL, Blackburn Hawks NIHL 1, Dundee Rockets SNL, EIHL Awards, Another rink in jeopardy! Coventry weekend roundup, is it time for a shake up with GB juniors? The refs deserve more funding and support! GB senior team injury call ups! Players on the move already. Might even chuck in some rumours & NHL players head to Scotland Support the show

  • April 17 · 1 hr 40 min

    EP 398 - Sam Cheema Round 3! How can we improve British hockey?

    This is a rare PG episode! All youth hockey players in the UK should be watching this. Lots of super interesting talk in this episode. From development to Pathways from Europe to North America, Practice and games, we cover it all! Support the show

  • Dec 17, 2025 · 1 hr 27 min

    EP 394 - Henry Staelens - Together as one

    IHUK CEO Henry Staelens on 4000 and counting for the second time. This time our focus is on the merger and the growth of the game within the UK Support the show

  • Dec 17, 2025 · 57 min

    EP 396 - John Colley - Scottish Ice Hockey Chairman John Colley

    Together as one! As the merger vote date moves ever closer, we took the opportunity to sit down with Scottish Ice hockey chairman John Colley to discuss the proposed merger and all things hockey north of the border! Support the show

  • Nov 3, 2025 · 1 hr 42 min

    EP 390 - Jamie Russell

    🎙️ Fife Flyers Head Coach Jamie Russell stopped by the show — and we covered everything! 🏒 From his playing career to 20 years coaching NCAA hockey, Jamie shares stories, lessons, and a behind-the-scenes look into the world of elite hockey. 🎓 We also dive into his prep school coaching days — including what it really costs to send your kid to a top hockey prep school. 🌍 Then we go global: his time in the ECHL, a stint in Slovakia, and that trophy-winning season in the Alps League in Italy last year 🏆🇮🇹 💡 Finally, we break down how the Flyers can turn their season around — and what needs to change to start finding the back of the net more often. 🔥 This one’s packed with insight, stories, and passion from one of hockey’s most experienced minds. Support the show

  • Nov 2, 2025 · 41 min

    EP 388 - Kirk McKnight - The Vocies of Hockey

    🎙️ Hockey fans, this one’s for you! 🏒🔥 Author Kirk McKnight stopped by the 4000 and Counting Podcast to chat about his incredible book — The Voices of Hockey: Broadcasters Reflect on the Fastest Game on Earth 🎧📖 It’s a front-row seat to the stories behind the mic — from rinks across North America, told by the voices who bring every slapshot, save, and goal to life. 💥 GIVEAWAY TIME! 💥 We’re giving away 3 FREE audiobooks of The Voices of Hockey! Here’s how to enter: 1️⃣ Subscribe to our Facebook page 2️⃣ Drop a 🏒 emoji in the comments of the episode on the subscribers page That’s it! Three lucky winners will be picked this Friday! Tag a hockey buddy who never misses a game and spread the word! 🥅🙌 Support the show

  • Nov 2, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min

    EP 389 - Dr Victoria Silverwood

    🚨 UK Hockey Mayhem: Expert Breakdown with Dr. Victoria Silverwood! 🏒💥 She’s back! 🎙️ Dr. Victoria Silverwood joins the 4000 & Counting Podcast once again to lend her expert insight on all the craziness shaking up UK hockey over the past couple of weeks. We dig into it ALL 👇 ⚔️ Stick-swinging incidents 💢 Cross-checks & near misses ⚖️ The criminal side of it all — and what it means for the future of the game 🕵️‍♀️ How bans were handled by each governing body 🚑 The rise of cheapshots and what it could mean for player insurance 👊We discuss the need for fighting in the game and breakdown the unwilling combatant and instigator rules. This one pulls no punches — a must-watch for every UK hockey fan, player, and coach who cares about where the game goes next. 🧊 🎯 Let us know your thoughts on this episode in the comments Support the show