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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Jan 8, 2022 · 2 hr 26 min
EP 146 - Adam Walker
Our 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 Paisley Pirates SNL team, it's Adam Walker. Support the show
Dec 31, 2021 · 2 hr 1 min
EP 145 - Matt Foord 2
After 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
Dec 27, 2021 · 1 hr 24 min
EP 144
Watty and Bandy catch up before Christmas. Support the show
Dec 17, 2021 · 2 hr 34 min
EP 143 - Mark Saunders
On 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 and how he progressed into one of the most important roles in the development for our country's next generation of talent. Support the show
Dec 10, 2021 · 2 hr 20 min
EP 142 - Jack Jablonski
Joining 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 the show
Dec 3, 2021 · 3 hr 28 min
EP 141 - Neil Francis
Our 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 pleasure to welcome to 4000 and Counting Mr Neil Francis. Support the show
Nov 26, 2021 · 2 hr 20 min
EP 140 - Brent Walton
Episode 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
Nov 19, 2021 · 1 hr 54 min
EP 139 - Luke Fisher
From Medway to Eurovision and now the Elite League, the boys talk to the EIHL Media & Communications Director, Luke Fisher. Support the show
Nov 12, 2021 · 2 hr 26 min
EP 138 - Kasimir Kaskisuo
Kasimir 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
Nov 5, 2021 · 1 hr 57 min
EP 137 - Todd Kelman
Watty 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
Oct 30, 2021 · 2 hr 29 min
EP 136 - Ivan Matulik
Our 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 Ivan Matulik. Support the show
Oct 22, 2021 · 2 hr 38 min
EP 135 - Dave Scatchard
Our 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 author, and his book ‘The Comeback - My Journey Through Heaven and Hell’ is out now; It's our pleasure to welcome to the show Mr Dave Scatchard. Support the show
Oct 15, 2021 · 2 hr 50 min
EP 134 - Brock McGillis with guest host Zach Sullivan
This week, with guest host Zach Sullivan, we chat to a LGBTQ+ advocate and Canadian goaltender formerly of the Soo Greyhounds and Kalamazoo Wings; who was among the first professional hockey players to come out as gay. Support the show
Oct 9, 2021 · 1 hr 34 min
EP133 - David Ling
Our next guest was drafted in the 7th round of the 1993 NHL ENTRY draft by the qubec Nordiques He has played all over the world including Switzerland, Russia, Finland , Italy as well as Canada and America including 93 in the NHL for the jackets and Habs. Support the show
Oct 6, 2021 · 50 min
EP 132 - Danny Meyers Live at Ozone
Watty and Bandy go down to the Ozone to have a chat with Danny Meyers, an in-depth discussion about the ice facility and future ambitions. Support the show
Oct 1, 2021 · 3 hr 4 min
Episode 131 - Joe Myers
Joining the show today is big time beauty Joe Myers. Lots of story time in this episode including some great stories about Scott Matzka and Paul Bissonette. You can catch Joe with the boys at this Sunday's Cardiff Devils' game Support the show
Sep 24, 2021 · 2 hr 16 min
EP 130 - Aaron Murphy
Ahead of Sunday's first fixture live on Premier Sports, we sat down with the voice of Premier Sports himself, Mr Aaron Murphy. Support the show
Sep 17, 2021 · 1 hr 46 min
EP129 - Paul Gardner
Our next guest comes from a hockey family, his dad won two Stanley cups, he was a first-round pick, eleventh overall in the 1976 draft with the Kansas City Royals, he went on to play 457 games in the NHL, scoring over 200 goals and 400 points. His NHL career saw him lace them up for Colorado Rockies, Toronto Maple Leafs, Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals and Buffalo Sabres. He played his final couple of seasons in the AHL where he went back-to-back all star games and back to back scoring titles with 51 & 61 goals. He also won the league MVP award back-to-back too. Since hanging them up, he has gone on to have a long coaching career including time in Germany , Russia and five years as assistant coach with the Nashville Predators. Breahead fans will be familiar as he coached them in the 2012/13 season, It's our pleasure to welcome to 4000 and Counting Mr Paul Gardner Support the show
Sep 10, 2021 · 2 hr 21 min
EP 128 - Odd Man Rush
Watty, Bandy and Social Media guy Mark catch up about the latest, and then talk to Youtube sensation Odd Man Rush. Support the show
Sep 4, 2021 · 1 hr 47 min
EP 127 - James Hutchinson
One of Watty's favourite teammates, and a champion of many levels; BNL playoff champion with Dundee, a treble champion in the EPL with the Peterborough Phantoms before picking up an Elite League title with the Belfast Giants, he wasn't done there, he also added a further EPL play off title. Recently announced as the GM of the soloway sharks, it's James Hutchinson. Support the show