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 July 28
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Aug 27, 2021 · 1 hr 29 min
EP126 - Gary Brine
Gary Brine joins us to discuss the GB goalie program, the future of British netminding and his top five British goalies of all time. Support the show
Aug 16, 2021 · 2 hr 10 min
EP 125 - Ben Eyre
This week the boys sat down to discuss all things hockey and were joined by Ben Eyre, alternate captain of the Morzine Avoriaz Penguins and third best athlete among his siblings, who despite being born in Maidstone and sounding like a geezer has never lived in the UK. From Austria, to the US and then back to France he talks about his hockey journey and has a couple of stories thrown in. Support the show
Aug 9, 2021 · 1 hr 49 min
EP 124
Bandy and Watty chat live on FB, and Watty sits down for a heads up with Steph Catlin from Food is Life Nutrition. A funny and very knowledgeable lady who specialises in nutrition and tennis coaching, we touch on several controversial subjects. Don't miss it. Support the show
Aug 5, 2021 · 1 hr 35 min
EP 123
In Episode 123 the whole gang was back together as they went live to discuss all things hockey, in particular the new league structures for the EIHA and the latest in Elite League signings. Support the show
Jul 30, 2021 · 1 hr 16 min
EP122
Recorded for FB Live. Watty and Mac Shoot the Sh!t. Support the show
Jul 16, 2021 · 38 min
EP121
Bandy the Golfer Support the show
Jul 9, 2021 · 1 hr 10 min
EP120 - Alex Graham
Hot on the heels of his recent draft to the Niagara IceDogs of the Ontario Hockey League, we sat down to talk to our youngest guest to date, Alex Graham. He spoke to us about the dedication it's taken to get him to this point and his preparations for next season. Support the show
Jul 2, 2021 · 1 hr 43 min
EP 119 - Kyle Horne
Our next guest is a product of the Kirkcaldy junior development system who went on to be one of Scotland's best defenceman ever. His fantastic career has seen him pick up two British National League titles with the Fife Flyers, five senior tournaments with the GB national team, an all star team selection for the Slough Jets in the hay day of the EPL and most recently a SNL title with the Solway Sharks A second generation player and a total beauty of a team mate Mr Kyle Horne Support the show
Jun 26, 2021 · 48 min
EP118
Kirky makes the big time, Bownsey off to the Trenchin Mafia, Brits on the move. Support the show
Jun 17, 2021 · 2 hr 16 min
EP117 - Angela Taylor
Joining the boys on the pod this week is the greatest women's player that GB has ever produced. Angela Taylor has won individual honours, awards and accolades at every level she has played, including on the international stage. She told us about her initial struggles of being accepted by her junior teammates in Paisley, and the one Coach who changed that in an instant. She also gave us an insight to her time in the NCAA and her time in Switzerland where she helped her team to 5 league titles. Angela's enthusiasm and dedication to the sport is both entertaining and infectious, this is an interview not to be missed! Support the show
Jun 4, 2021 · 2 hr 7 min
EP 116 - Andrew Sharp
Watty and Bandy catch up about the latest in the IIHF World Champs, and the NHL playoffs, then talk to an Elite league playoff and league champion, a three time EPL champion, two-time cup winner. Known for his skill with his fists, after an impressive short stint in Romford, he was called up to the Elite League, where he took on everybody. Not just satisfied with roughing it up in the U.K, he headed over to the toughest league in the world, the LNAH, the legendary Andrew Sharp. Support the show
May 31, 2021 · 49 min
EP 115 - Ben O'Connor and Robert Dowd
Recorded live from Riga, Watty catches up with GB stalwarts Ben O'Connor and Robert Dowd. Support the show
May 28, 2021 · 2 hr 26 min
EP 114 - Leigh Jamieson
Watty and Bandy talk about the NHL playoffs and GB at the IIHF World Championships. Mac and Watty speak to a guest with 280 games in the EIHL, picking up a championship in 2006, he was twice the top scorer and U23 Brit in the league. Away from the Elite League, he has also picked up a few trophies in the EPL, including a playoff, and a league championship, he was named the Brest British defenceman, and the best young player in the EPL. He was also a four time first EPL all-star - MK Legend Leigh Jamieson. Support the show
May 21, 2021 · 1 hr 3 min
EP 113 - Ben O'Connor
Bandy and Watty stay at home, while Ben O'Connor gets a PJ to the world champs. Support the show
May 8, 2021 · 49 min
EP 112
Bandy and Watty shoot the sh*t about the hockey happenings across the UK and North America. Support the show
Apr 30, 2021 · 1 hr 28 min
EP 111 - Andy Moffat
This week the boys sat down to chat with one of the biggest characters of the British game Andy Moffat. Moffs spoke of his beginnings in hockey as part of the illustrious Kirkcaldy Junior setup and what eventually tempted him South of the border. He gave us anecdotes and stories garnered from his time spent as part of various EPL rosters and on his time in Chelmsford and Invicta where he became a cult hero. Support the show
Apr 23, 2021 · 1 hr 27 min
EP 110 - Frank Morris
The free-scoring Fife Flyers legend Frank Morris is the latest interviewee on this week's pod. He told us about his initial shock when he signed for Ayr and found out his new home rink was the infamous Limekiln Road. He also gave us an insight into playing for GB the last time our team played at the top table of the IIHF Champs. Support the show
Apr 16, 2021 · 1 hr 28 min
EP 109 - David Carr
This week Watty and Mac sat down with Dave Carr. His name is synonymous in UK hockey for his journalistic work for Pro Hockey News and Streatham. During his playing days Carrsy was beloved member of any team he was on and this was recognised by Oxford fans voting to name one of their stands at Oxpens in his honour. He told us hilarious stories of his early experiences in the EPL with Haringey and his love for Oxford and Streatham. He also told us about his claim to fame as the front cover star on the Haringey match night programme. This is one you won't want to miss. Support the show
Apr 8, 2021 · 1 hr 14 min
EP 108 - Michael Farn
This week the boys sat down to chat to current Streatham Player-Coach Michael Farn. We ran through his hockey career which began in Peterlee and what enticed him South to become an integral member of the EPL powerhouse, MK Lightning. He gave us funny stories, memories and the low down on his favourite teammates. Support the show
Apr 3, 2021 · 1 hr 45 min
EP 107 - Grant McPherson
Milton Keynes Lightning and EPL legend Grant McPherson joined the boys on the pod this week. He gave them some behind the scenes stories about his Lightning teammates throughout the years and an emotional insight to his childhood in Dunblane. An opposition player that every team loved to hate but would love him on their side. Support the show