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Voices of HockeyDes SquireIt's great to be back and we take our first trip of the series to the DEL, Germany's top league, where we naturally speak to a voice from Portsmouth England!Des Squire worked in sports media in Germany before getting the dream call to work with the hockey club he supported through thick and thin. From Dinamo Berlin in the old East German league to the now powerhouse Eisbaeren Berlin, Des has been involved since 2008 as in-arena host, interviewer, presenter and much much more.Really enjoyed this discussion, hope you do too!Des is...2021-02-011h 10Voices of HockeyJoe BowenFrom Sudbury Ontario via the OHL and AHL to become the play by play voice of the Toronto Maple Leafs... our guest for Episode 8 of Voices of Hockey is none other than Joe Bowen.He's been the voice of the Leafs games since 1982 and has called over 3,000 NHL games and his passion and enthusiasm is still as strong as ever.From listening to Foster Hewitt on the radio to winning an award in Hewitt's name, Bowen is a true play by play legend. I was delighted to be able to talk hockey for an hour or...2020-10-191h 05Voices of HockeyAaron MurphyPremier Sports & FreeSports play by play voice Aaron Murphy joins us for Episode 7 of the podcast.Murph has been a regular voice on our screens in the UK calling EIHL, SHL, KHL and Champions Hockey League as well as Great Britain games at World Championships.Hear his journey from Newfoundland to his current home in Ireland and how he became one of our Voices of Hockey.You can follow Murph on Twitter at @MurphOnIce and see his work at @FreeSports_TV.Voices of Hockey is also on Twitter @hockeyvoices and you can...2020-10-1249 minVoices of HockeyPaul RomanukEpisode 6 of the pod moves across to Canada and a distinctive voice of hockey who has called NHL games on both major Canadian networks, was a huge part of the rise in popularity of the World Juniors in Canada and also worked with IIHF as the voice of their extended video content.A great broadcaster who now presents his own podcast 'The Walrus Was Paul' talking to Canadian music celebrities about their love of The Beatles - you can find that at www.romycast.com or on your favourite podcast app.Craig Simpson talks to PAUL...2020-10-061h 03Voices of HockeyKevin McCoskrieEach week we talk to someone whose voice - whether a broadcaster, rink announcer or podcaster - has become synonymous with hockey in the UK or further afield.In this fifth episode, we return to the world of the rink announcer and a man who has been the voice of two top flight teams in the west of Scotland and last year took the adage that the show must go on a little too far as he suffered a heart attack during a game - finishing the match right through OT and penalties.Craig Simpson talks...2020-09-281h 02Voices of HockeyPatrick SmythIn our fourth episode we move to cover the podcast genre which is now a big part of UK hockey media but out guest this week was something of a podcast pioneer when he started a podcast covering the Belfast Giants in 2005.Since then 'A View From The Bridge' has produced well over 700 episodes and has been made an official outlet of the Giants along the way.Patrick Smyth is this week's guest and we talk about his journey from being 'just a fan' to producing the EIHL longest running podcast.You can follow...2020-09-2157 minVoices of HockeyBob BallardThis week's guest commentated as Great Britain reached the top division of the World Championships, has covered the Winter Olympics on numerous occasions, called NHL teams playing in London and started with the Medway Bears on Radio Kent.Delighted to have Bob Ballard joining this edition of Voices of Hockey. As well as his ice hockey career, Bob has also commentated on swimming, diving, wheelchair tennis and water polo.Here is looks back on his time as one of our Voices of Hockey.Bob is on Twitter @bobballardsport or his website is www.bobballard...2020-09-1448 minVoices of HockeyPaul FergusonWe're back with a second episode following last week's debut featuring Jon Hammond.This week's guest is Paul Ferguson who became a household name in the UK hockey scene in the 80s and 90s with his commentary on both domestic and international hockey alongside summariser Richard Bophrey.The duo are always featured highly on fans lists of memorable commentators and I was delighted to catch up with Paul for this chat around his time as a Voice of Hockey.Find out how he got behind the mic in the first place, his favourite announcers...2020-09-0737 minVoices of HockeyJon HammondIn this first episode we talk with the first voice of the Manchester Storm, Jon Hammond.Jon was brand new to ice hockey when he took on the Storm announcer role in 1995 but made the role very much his own making match nights at the Storm Shelter a fantastic experience.We hear that Jon could have been the arena voice of another club before taking on the Storm gig, talking to over 17,000 people on a game night, his return to the Storm in 2016 and how Covid ate his diary.Some great stories and anecdotes...2020-08-311h 06Voices of HockeyThe PreviewCraig Simpson introduces a new podcast series from march74sports - catching up with people from the world of hockey whose voice has become synonymous with the game.Voices from television and radio, arena public address announcers and podcasters - from here in the UK and from around the hockey world.2020-08-2201 min
March74 Sports Audio NetworkBigRedMachineRadio - Stars shine on LeithUltimate Windows sponsored Billingham Stars played their first game at Murrayfield for many a year last weekend, skating to a 4-0 win over the Racers despite losing goalie James Flavell to an injury before the team even left Teesside!
Hear from Tom Brown and Tony Hand on their post-game thoughts as we look ahead to Blackburn and Whitley this coming weekend.
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March74 Sports Audio NetworkBigRedMachineRadio - Stars do a win! Reaction from NottinghamBillingham Stars snapped their losing streak in style with a 13-1 road win at Nottingham Lions in their only game of the weekend.
Hear from Lions coach Matt Bradbury on his determination to 'do the right thing' with player development, and Stars coach Garry Dowd on getting the winning feeling back and looking to build on it.
Produced for Billingham Stars by march74sports. Music "Edge of Something" by Jamie Cullum.2018-11-1910 minMarch74 Sports Audio NetworkBRM - season 18/19 - Grubb reflects on Sharks up and down campaignAmong the trophies and memorabilia in the Vasilenko Suite at Dumfries Ice Bowl, Solway Sharks head coach Martin Grubb spoke with Stars Media supremo Carol White after his side's win over Billingham.
Grubb reflected on the game and the mixed results his side have enjoyed so far this campaign.
Produced for Billingham Stars by @march74sports2018-10-2204 minMarch74 Sports Audio NetworkBRM - season 18/19 - Dowd unhappy with Stars' Solway showingStars coach Garry Dowd didn't hold back commenting on Saturday's loss in Dumfries, talking to Carol White of Stars Media Team in the Ice Bowl.
He did promise an improved showing on home ice, which the coaching staff and players duly delivered v Hull Pirates.
Produced for Billingham Stars by @march74sports2018-10-2203 minMarch74 Sports Audio NetworkBRM Radio - season 18/19 - Stars battle against top Dogs but come up shortStars coach Garry Dowd saw his side beaten 4-2 at the home of defending league champions Sheffield Steeldogs but says the Stars battled for long periods and sticking to the systems and working for each other paid off.
It was only after Sheffield's contentious equaliser at 2-2 that the Stars went away from the gameplan and allowed Steeldogs to score twice more and win the game.
Garry Dowd was talking to Carol White, Stars Media Team.
Produced for BigRedMachineRadio by march74sports2018-10-0803 minMarch74 Sports Audio NetworkOn The Road Again - Big Red Machine Radio in Dumfries and NottinghamBigRedMachine Radio was in Dumfries and Nottingham this weekend with the Ultimate Windows Billingham Stars, getting post-game reaction from the 5-4 OT cup win on Saturday and the 6-2 league win on Sunday. Hear from Martin Grubb, Garry Dowd, Matt Bradbury and Tom Brown.
Produced for Billingham Stars by march74sports2018-09-1717 minMarch74 Sports Audio NetworkBRM Radio - season 18/19 - Dowd pleased with character of Stars after road winStars coach Garry Dowd spoke with Carol White of BRM Radio post game in Solihull on Sunday night. Billingham Stars won 5-4 against the Barons, Ethan Hehir grabbing the late winner.
Dowd praised his side's character having been pegged back at 4-4 in the third and killing off a penalty for the last three minutes of the game.
@march74sports for Billingham Stars2018-09-0303 min
March74 Sports Audio NetworkSharks Radio - Five goal Martin Cingel debuts on Sharks RadioForward Martin Cingel scored five goals on Saturday to lead Sharks to a win over Sheffield. He makes his Sharks Radio debut with Craig Simpson. Produced for Sharks Radio by march74sports2015-09-2403 min
March74 Sports Audio NetworkSharks Radio - Martin Grubb after win over SenatorsCoach Martin Grubb steps into the Vasilenko Media Suite after Saturday's win over Sheffield Senators. Produced for Sharks Radio by march74sports2015-09-2406 min
March74 Sports Audio NetworkThe Northern Line - 15/16 Season Episode 1 - 23 September 2015First in-season edition of the Podcast featuring news and interviews from the National Ice Hockey League (North). This episode features Perry Doyle, Daniel Mackriel, Allen Flavell, Martin Cingel, Martin Grubb and Martin White. Standings and fixtures round off the show. Email tnl@march74.co.uk visit www.march74.com/tnl or search March74Sports on FB or Twitter2015-09-2435 min
March74 Sports Audio Network#TheNorthernLine - David Longstaff on his Hillheads homecomingTNL's Craig Simpson spoke with new Warriors player coach David Longstaff and got an honest assessment of the coming season at Hillheads, leaving Guildford Viper Flames and watching his kids play their sport from now on. Produced by march74sports.2015-08-1414 minMarch74 Sports Audio Network#TheNorthernLine - Sharks switched on to postseason run-in: McMeekenSharks assistant coach Scott McMeeken stepped into the Vasilenko Suite at Dumfries Ice Bowl and talked with Craig Simpson on his side's 9-1 win over Manchester Minotaurs. Produced by march74sports for Solway Sharks2015-02-2104 minMarch74 Sports Audio Network#TheNorthernLine - Terry Ward post game in SuttonBillingham Stars director of coaching Terry Ward talked to Carol White at Ice Sheffield after his side's 1-6 reverse to Sutton Sting. A big weekend coming up for the Teessiders. Produced by march74sports for Billingham Stars2015-02-2104 minMarch74 Sports Audio Network#TheNorthernLine - Sting boss Matt Darlow with Carol White after win over BillinghamSutton Sting head coach Matt Darlow spoke with Carol White after his side's 6-1 home win over Billingham, which moved them to second place in the NIHL North division 1. Produced by march74sports for Billingham Stars2015-02-2102 min
March74 Sports Audio Network#TheNorthernLine - TSD a frustrated spectator for BillinghamBillingham's Canadian forward Thomas Stuart-Dant is currently out of the lineup through injury - he popped into the Patrice Lefebvre Media Suite after Sunday's game for a chat. Produced by march74sports for Billingham Stars2015-02-1304 minMarch74 Sports Audio Network#TheNorthernLine - Terry Ward looks back on Sheffield and ahead to SuttonBillingham Stars' Director of Coaching Terry Ward talks to Craig Simpson after the 3-1 win over Sheffield Spartans on Teesside last Sunday. He looks ahead to the crunch game at Sutton this weekend. Produced by march74sports for Billingham Stars.2015-02-1303 min
March74 Sports Audio Network#TheNorthernLine - Terry Ward praise for Stars' efforts as they come up short v leadersTerry Ward, Billingham's Director of Coaching, admitted his side gave everything but came up short 2-3 v Blackburn Hawks on Sunday night. Speaking in the Patrice Lefebvre Media Suite, Ward said his side's special teams - powerplay particularly - weren't good enough against Blackburn. Produced by march74sports for Billingham Stars.2015-01-2902 minMarch74 Sports Audio Network#TheNorthernLine - Jared Owen after win in BillinghamBlackburn Hawks player-coach Jared Owen spoke after Sunday's win in Billingham which keeps his side 8 points clear in the League. The win was dedicated to Alan Amos listening at home via NIHL Radio. Alan sadly passed away on Wednesday morning so the piece now has an added poignant note. Produced by march74sports for Billingham Stars2015-01-2902 minMarch74 Sports Audio Network#TheNorthernLine - Terry Ward: Manchester deserve credit; Billingham never stopped workingBillingham Director of Coaching Terry Ward praised his players and the opposition after Stars' 12-0 win over Manchester on Sunday. Minotaurs came shortbenched but put up a spirited display. Billingham shared the goals around with Chris Sykes deserving his four goal haul. Produced by march74sports for Billingham Stars.2015-01-2201 min
March74 Sports Audio Network#TheNorthernLine - Martin Grubb reflects on Peterborough double headerSharks head coach Martin Grubb on the whole satisfied with the two games versus Peterborough to round off Solway's EPL Cup exploits. Solway won 5-4 in Peterborough before going down 4-2 on home ice on Saturday. Produced by march74sports for Solway Sharks2015-01-2205 min
March74 Sports Audio NetworkPeter Russell - GB wins GOLD in EstoniaGB U20 head coach Peter Russell spoke with Craig Simpson after Friday's dramatic shootout win over Korea which assured the team of the gold medal and promotion to Division 1B next season. Produced for Ice Hockey UK by march74sports2014-12-1203 min
March74 Sports Audio NetworkThe Two Captains - Matt Selby and Craig Moore after GB v RomaniaAfter Matt Selby was ruled out of the tournament, Craig Moore was handed the 'C' to become on-ice captain for GB U20. Both men talk to Craig Simpson after the win over Romania. Produced for Ice Hockey UK by march74sports.2014-12-1004 min
March74 Sports Audio NetworkPost game GB v Romania - Assistant Coach Greg OwenGreg Owen spoke to Craig Simpson after the 5-2 win over Romania on Tuesday, GB U20's third straight win in the tournament. Produced for Ice Hockey UK by march74sports2014-12-1003 min
March74 Sports Audio NetworkPeter Russell post game v Netherlands - IIHF U20 IIA in Tallinn, EstoniaGB u20 head coach Peter Russell reflects on Sunday's tournament opening 4-2 win over the Netherlands. Produced for Ice Hockey UK by march74sports2014-12-0704 min
March74 Sports Audio NetworkPeter Russell post game in FinlandGB U20 defeated an U20 select side by 7-3 in Friday's pre-tournament warmup game in Grankulla, Finland. Head Coach Peter Russell reflects on the game and the holding camp. Produced for Ice Hockey UK by march74sports2014-12-0603 min
March74 Sports Audio NetworkGB U20 Assistant Paul Heavey on day two activities in HelsinkiPaul Heavey spoke with Craig Simpson at the end of Thursday's activities in Helsinki as the GB U20s had a full day of team building and on-ice training. Heavey reflects on a very positive day as the team look towards IIHF World U20 Div 2a starting in Tallinn on Sunday. Produced for Ice Hockey UK by march74sports2014-12-0408 min
March74 Sports Audio NetworkCaptain and Alternates confirmed for GB tournament - Selby, Cownie & Chamberlain talk to IHUKGreat Britain U20 Captain, Matt Selby, and his two Alternates, Jordan Cownie and Bobby Chamberlain, chatted with Craig Simpson after the appointments were confirmed. Produced for Ice Hockey UK by march74sports.2014-12-0305 minMarch74 Sports Audio NetworkGB u20 assistant coach Greg Owen on joining the staff and working towards the IIHF ChampionshipGreg Owen spoke with Craig Simpson after the GB U20 squad arrived in Helsinki to prepare for their World Championship in Estonia starting Sunday. Produced for Ice Hockey UK by march74sports.2014-12-0305 minMarch74 Sports Audio Network#TheNorthernLine - Jens Engelen on joining Solway Sharks for the remainder of 14/15 season - 8 NovemberShortly after the 6'4" Belgium international joined Solway Sharks, he visited the Vas Vasilenko Suite at the Ice Bowl and spoke with Craig Simpson about joining Solway, playing for Belgium and helping himself and his teammates to always improve. Produced by march74sports2014-12-0203 min
March74 Sports Audio Network#TheNorthernLine - Martin White talks Billingham but mainly Winter Classic - 23 NovemberSheffield Spartans coach Martin White took the opportunity to promote the Sheffield IHA festive grudge match - the Sheffield Winter Classic - between Spartans and Senators on 27 December at ice Sheffield. There is talk about the Spartans loss in BIllingham too! Produced by march74sports.2014-12-0203 min
March74 Sports Audio Network#TheNorthernLine - Terry Ward postgame v Blackburn 30 NovemberBillingham's Director of Coaching Terry Ward spoke to Craig Simpson in the Patrice Lefebvre Media Suite after Sunday's home loss to Blackburn Hawks. Looking back on a battling first two periods, a momentum-stealing fifth goal for Hawks and the need to get back to work for Solway at the weekend. Produced by march74sports.2014-12-0203 minMarch74 Sports Audio Network#TheNorthernLine - Jared Owen postgame v Billingham Stars 30 NovemberPlayer coach of Blackburn Hawks, Jared Owen, talks post game on Sunday to Craig Simpson about how his side have kept their momentum going, scoring a once in a career volley from faceoff and gives an update on Jake Nurse. Produced by march74sports2014-12-0204 minMarch74 Sports Audio Network#TheNorthernLine - Martin Grubb postgame v Whitley Warriors 29 NovemberMartin Grubb of Solway Sharks looks back on his side's home win over Whitley Warriors and ahead to a crunch game with Blackburn at the Shark Tank on Saturday. Produced by march74sports.2014-12-0202 minMarch74 Sports Audio Network#TheNorthernLine - Simon Leach postgame v Solway Sharks 29 NovemberWhitley Warriors coach Simon Leach talks to Craig Simpson following his side's 5-2 loss in Dumfries - reflecting on improved road performances, the sporadic NIHL fixtures and the race for playoff spots this season. Produced by march74sports2014-12-0203 min
March74 Sports Audio NetworkIHUK - post game with Peter Russell and Matt Bradbury - GBU20 in Nottingham - November 2014Great Britain U20 head coach Peter Russell and Nottingham Lions head coach Matt Bradbury talk to Craig Simpson after the match on November 4, GB winning 10-0 at National Ice Centre. Produced for Ice Hockey UK by march74sports2014-11-0506 minMarch74 Sports Audio NetworkThis Is The Northern Line - podcast review of Week 8 action in NIHL NorthFirst full edition of #TheNorthernLine - results, standings and fixtures from Cup, Moralee and Laidler plus interviews with Jared Owen, Allen Flavell, Scott McMeeken, Matt Bradbury, Josh Hay. Produced by march74sports2014-10-2924 min
March74 Sports Audio Network#TheNorthernLine - Stars Talk 'People Feature' - The Media ManagerAfter Sunday's Billingham v Manchester game I spoke with Stars' media manager/press officer Carol Ramsden to get her take on the Stars' start to the season and looking ahead to the NIHL campaign and those pesky EPL teams. Produced by march74sports for Billingham Stars2014-09-2004 min
March74 Sports Audio Network#TheNorthernLine - Stars Talk with Thomas Stuart-DantBillingham's Canadian forward Thomas Stuart-Dant spoke with #TheNorthernLine after a four point weekend for the team but also a four-goal weekend for himself. In his second season playing in the UK, TSD talks about settling into Billingham and the chemistry in the squad on Teesside. Produced for Billingham Stars by march74sports2014-09-2002 min
March74 Sports Audio Network#TheNorthernLine - Stars Talk postgame v Manchester Minotaurs, Sunday 14 SeptemberBillingham's Director of Coaching Terry Ward reflects on Stars' four point weekend against Sheffield and Manchester and looks ahead to the visit of Telford Tigers to the Forum on Sunday. Produced by march74sports for Billingham Stars.2014-09-2002 min
March74 Sports Audio Network#TheNorthernLine - Shark Bites postgame v Blackburn, Saturday 13 SeptemberListen to Solway Sharks head coach Martin Grubb and defenceman/assistant coach Craig Mitchell reflecting on Saturday's 6-4 win over Blackburn Hawks in the British Challenge Cup. Produced for Solway Sharks by march74sports.2014-09-2007 min
March74 Sports Audio Network6 Sept 14 - Martin Grubb: the treble has gone and we need to recognise thatSharks coach Martin Grubb pulled no punches in our first visit to the Vas Vasilenko Media Suite at Dumfries Ice Bowl. Grubb, reacting to his side's 2-5 home reverse to Billingham in the Cup, questioned some players' desire and promised changes. Produced by march74sports for Solway Sharks2014-09-1004 min
March74 Sports Audio Network6 Sept 14 - Stars GM Allen Flavell on Cup win at SolwayBillingham's Director of Hockey/GM Allen Flavell talked to Stars Media supremo Carol Ramsden on Saturday night after his side's 5-2 win at Solway Sharks in the British Challenge Cup. Produced by march74sports for Billingham Stars2014-09-1002 min
March74 Sports Audio NetworkShark Bites - Martin Grubb on pre-season and rebuilding the squadSharks Head Coach Martin Grubb spoke with Craig Simpson after Wednesday's game with Braehead, and reflected on pre-season and the task of rebuilding his treble winning squad - a task that is still ongoing. Produced by march74sports for Solway Sharks2014-09-0407 min
March74 Sports Audio NetworkShark Bites - Braehead coach Ryan Finnerty on pre-seasonSpeaking after his side's challenge game win over the Sharks, Ryan Finnerty reflects on pre-season, team building and getting fantastic support from the 'purple army'. Produced by march74sports for Solway Sharks.2014-09-0403 min
March74 Sports Audio NetworkShark Bites - Gareth Chalmers talks about Clan's coming of ageBraehead Clan Hockey Operations Director Gareth Chalmers talks to Craig Simpson after the pre-season game at Dumfries as the Glasgow based outfit begin their fifth season. Produced by march74sports for Solway Sharks2014-09-0404 min
March74 Sports Audio NetworkStars S4 E1 - The Lynx EffectReflections on Billingham's 10-2 preseason win over Aberdeen Lynx. Interviews with Stars GM Allen Flavell, player coach Michael Bowman and Lynx Head Coach Rod Ramsay. Produced by march74sports for Billingham Stars.2014-08-3111 min
March74 Sports Audio Network25 May 14 - GB Womens coach Paul Burton - talks Asiago, Dumfries and developmentPaul Burton talks to Craig Simpson following Bracknell Queen Bees' 4-3 win over Guildford in the Womens Premier League playoff semi final at Sheffield. Burton looks back on the first year as GB coach, reflects on silver in Asiago and looks ahead to a home tournament in Dumfries next spring. Produced for Ice Hockey UK by march74sports2014-06-0108 min
March74 Sports Audio NetworkMay 2014 - Playoff round table with Solway SharksIt was an hour or so after Solway's playoff win over Blackburn, and we sat in the Vasilenko Executive Media Suite at the Ice Bowl with Martin Grubb, Mark Gallagher and Gary Russell to talk about the season just gone. Produced for Solway Sharks by march74sports.2014-05-1112 min
March74 Sports Audio Network30 April 14 - David Murdoch at World Curling Finals; hockey's loss is curling's gainGB Olympic silver medal winning skip David Murdoch spoke with Craig Simpson of march74sports at Dumfries Ice Bowl as the World Curling Seniors and Doubles championships drew to a close. Murdoch talks of trying to grow the game and how he could have been an ice star in a different sport.2014-05-0104 min
March74 Sports Audio Network29 April 14 - World Curling - the CDO POV - Graham Sloan, Curling Development Officer at DumfriesGraham Sloan has not one but two World Championships taking place in his home rink - as Curling Development Officer what does that mean for his role and the growth of curling at Dumfries Ice Bowl? Graham talks to Craig Simpson of march74sports2014-04-2905 min
March74 Sports Audio Network29 April - World Curling @ Dumfries - Stuart Biggar on the Ice Bowl's incredible yearD&G Council Principal Officer, Facilities, Stuart Biggar spoke with Craig Simpson of march74sports to discuss the remarkable year for the Ice Bowl - two ice hockey world championships and now two curling world events simultaneously. And there's more besides. DIB is on the map and isn't going away any time soon.2014-04-2907 minMarch74 Sports Audio NetworkIHUK - Oli Betteridge looks back on opening two daysForward Oli Betteridge spoke to Craig Simpson on the U18 World Championship rest day, looking back on the first two days of action at Dumfries. Produced for Ice Hockey UK by march74sports2014-03-2802 minMarch74 Sports Audio NetworkIHUK - GB18 forward Luc Johnson at DumfriesLuc Johnson sustained an injury in the opening game at Dumfries, but took part in the IHUK Learn to Play session with 100 school children on the tournament rest day. He spoke with Craig Simpson afterwards about the session and tournament to date. Produced for Ice Hockey UK by march74sports2014-03-2802 minMarch74 Sports Audio NetworkIHUK - Assistant coaches on IIHF rest dayU18 Assistant Coaches Simon Leach and Jamie Elsom talked to Craig Simpson at the IIHF U18 WC D2a rest day, as GB players and staff prepared to help at the IHUK Learn to Play. Produced for Ice Hockey UK by march74sports2014-03-2807 minMarch74 Sports Audio NetworkIHUK - Jim Anderson talks "Learn to Play"IHUK vice president Jim Anderson talks to Craig Simpson at the launch of the federation's Learn to Play programme at Dumfries. Produced for Ice Hockey UK by march74sports.2014-03-2807 minMarch74 Sports Audio NetworkIHUK - GB u18 coaching staff look ahead to World ChampionshipsOn the eve of the IIHF World U18 Championships in Dumfries, I spoke with coach Martin Grubb and his assistant Simon Leach to look ahead to the event. Produced by march74sports2014-03-2204 minMarch74 Sports Audio Network08 Feb 14 - Grubb frustrated as Sharks reach for the finishing lineSharks coach Martin Grubb saw his side lose their 100% home record this season with a 2-2 draw v Sheffield and spoke in the Vas Vasilenko Suite after the game. Produced by march74sports for Solway Sharks IHC.2014-02-1103 minMarch74 Sports Audio Network08 Feb 14 - Spartans coach proud of efforts, staying in the playoff raceSheffield coach Martin White spoke to march74sports on Saturday night after his side held League leader Solway Sharks to a 2-2 draw at the Shark Tank. Produced by march74sports for Solway Sharks IHC.2014-02-1102 minMarch74 Sports Audio Network2 Feb 14 - Coach on the coach reports... Sharks keep it in their own hands after four point road weekendSolway coach Martin Grubb spoke to march74sports from the team bus after Sunday's win in Telford, pleased with the professional performances from his side. The wins mean only six more points will keep the League title in Dumfries for another year. Produced by march74sports for Solway Sharks IHC.2014-02-0303 minMarch74 Sports Audio Network2 Feb 14 - Derby day despair: Stars coach Ward disappointed with performanceBillingham lost the Tyne Tees derby on Sunday by 5-1 at Whitley Bay, and coach Terry Ward spoke to Craig Simpson post game, disappointed with his side's performance. Produced by march74sports for Billingham Stars IHC2014-02-0302 min
March74 Sports Audio Network2 Feb 14 - Derby day delight for Warriors, coach Simon Leach post gameWarriors' Simon Leach talks to Craig Simpson post game Sunday, after Whitley defeated Billingham 5-1 in the Tyne Tees derby. The result keeps alive Whitley's hopes of making the season-send Final Four playoff weekend. Produced by march74sports for Billingham Stars IHC2014-02-0303 min
March74 Sports Audio Network18 Jan 14 - Solway keep on rolling after tentative start; Martin Grubb postgameSharks Head Coach Martin Grubb reflects on Saturday's win over Manchester, which ended up a comfortable looking 11-2, but saw Manchester up 2-0 end of first. Grubb also looks ahead to next Saturday v Blackburn. Produced by march74sports for Solway Sharks IHC.2014-01-2303 minMarch74 Sports Audio Network18 Jan 14 - "Future Sharks" progressing well: Jamie KerrSolway SNL and U20 Head Coach, also Martin Grubb's assistant in NIHL, Jamie Kerr made his debut in the Vasilenko Suite on Saturday to talk about his role and the success of Sharks Academy. Produced by march74sports for Solway Sharks IHC.2014-01-2306 minMarch74 Sports Audio Network19 Jan 14 - Stars get their reward for patience versus Telford: WardBillingham's Director of Coaching Terry Ward visited the Patrice Lefebvre Media Room after the Stars 9-1 win over Telford. Produced by march74sports for Billingham Stars IHC.2014-01-2302 minMarch74 Sports Audio Network4 Jan 2014 - Sharks back to winning ways; coach Grubb reflectsSolway Sharks coach Martin Grubb first-footed into the Vas Vasilenko Media Suite and spoke to Craig Simpson after his side's 5-1 win over Billingham Stars at the Shark Tank. Produced by march74sports for Solway Sharks IHC2014-01-0803 minMarch74 Sports Audio Network5 Jan 2014 - Stars GM: "we are looking to add to our forward lines"Stars GM Allen Flavell tells Andy Baxter that the club have "irons in the fire" with a view to strengthening the roster before the January 31 transfer deadline. Produced by march74sports for Billingham IHC2014-01-0802 min
March74 Sports Audio Network5 Jan 2014 - Ward reflects on a "very poor weekend for Stars"Billingham Stars Director of Coaching, Terry Ward, spoke to Andy Baxter after Sunday's home loss to Blackburn, reflecting on a double defeat for the Teesside club. Produced by march74sports for Billingham Stars IHC.2014-01-0803 minMarch74 Sports Audio Network22 December 13 - Christmas time, Minotaurs and win...Billingham Director of Coaching Terry Ward talks to Andy Baxter after Sunday's 6-1 win over Manchester to round off 2013 for the Stars. Produced by march74sports for Billingham Stars IHC2013-12-2401 minMarch74 Sports Audio NetworkA Very Solway ChristmasCoach, captain, players and staff from Solway Sharks IHC give their Christmas message in their own, some might say unique, style. Music by Dan-O of DanoSongs.com. Produced by march74sports for a laugh and for Solway Sharks IHC.2013-12-2404 minMarch74 Sports Audio Network24 November - Terry Ward - frustrating loss, battling performance from banged-up BillinghamStars Director of Coaching Terry Ward spoke to us straight after the 4-2 reverse in Blackburn. Produced by march74sports for Billingham Stars2013-11-3002 minMarch74 Sports Audio Network24 November - Jared Owen - Hawks on the up after win over StarsBlackburn player-coach Jared Owen talks to us rinkside after his side's 4-2 win over Billingham, hoping it will kick start the Hawks season - with the addition of new import Jon Adams and a return for Ivo Dimitrijevs. Produced by march74sports for Billingham Stars2013-11-3002 minMarch74 Sports Audio Network23 November - Martin Grubb - "result more important than performance"Sharks coach Martin Grubb saw his side win 5-1 v Whitley Warriors and was pleased to get the two points on the board in the League title race. Produced by march74sports for Solway Sharks.2013-11-3006 minMarch74 Sports Audio Network23 November - Alan Crane - "I love playing the game, I'll play anywhere"Sharks' defenceman Alan Crane - on the scoresheet last week v Whitley - talks about moving to forward and responding to a rare defeat. Produced by march74sports for Solway Sharks.2013-11-3002 min
March74 Sports Audio Network23 November - Simon Leach - "proud of the players effort, commitment and character"Warriors coach Simon Leach after his side's 5-1 loss in Solway praises his short-benched side for their hard work against defending League champions. Produced by march74sports for Solway Sharks.2013-11-3004 minMarch74 Sports Audio Network17 November 13 - Bowman gives thanks to the Hockey Gods; deserved good luck all comes at once!Billingham player-coach Michael Bowman calmly reflects on the Tees-Tyne derby, talking some 30 minutes after the drama had unfolded on the ice. Produced by march74sports for Billingham Stars2013-11-1902 minMarch74 Sports Audio Network17 November 13 - Leach rues mad two minutes to wreck perfect road gameSimon Leach and his Whitley Warriors were two minutes away from a derby success on the road, before being hit by a Billingham late late show. Hear his frank post-game interview, moments after the final hooter. Produced by march74sports for Billingham Stars.2013-11-1903 minMarch74 Sports Audio Network17 November 13 - Bang! Bang! Bang! just another day at the office for Stars DoC Terry WardAfter the stunning smash and grab by Billingham Stars on Sunday, Director of Coaching Terry Ward joined us in the Patrice Lefebvre Suite to catch his breath and take stock of a remarkable conclusion to the game. Produced by march74sports for Billingham Stars2013-11-1903 minMarch74 Sports Audio Network16 November 13 - Martin Grubb praises character but looks for consistencyAfter edging Blackburn in a see-saw encounter, Sharks coach Martin Grubb joined me in the Vasily Vasilenko Media Suite to share his post match thoughts. Produced by march74sports for Solway Sharks.2013-11-1906 minMarch74 Sports Audio Network16 November 13 - Talking "upper body injury" with Craig ThurstonSharks forward Craig Thurston is currently out of the lineup with an injury, but that didn't save him from the Vasilenko Media Suite on Saturday night to talk about life in Dumfries. Produced by march74sports for Solway Sharks.2013-11-1902 minMarch74 Sports Audio Network10 November 13 - Friends, international colleagues, club rivals: Leach & Grubb reflect on Sunday's gameWarriors coach Simon Leach and Solway coach Martin Grubb take time after Sunday's game at Hillheads to talk about the match, coaching against each other and Great Britain U18s. Produced by march74sports for Solway Sharks2013-11-1406 minMarch74 Sports Audio Network9 November 13 - "We're confident going into every game that we can win it"Martin Grubb, Sharks Head Coach, gave his thoughts on Saturday's win and Solway's momentum building since their loss in Billingham. Produced by march74sports for Solway Sharks.2013-11-1404 minMarch74 Sports Audio Network9 November 13 - Gary Russell: "If I keep the goals against down then it gives us a chance to win every night"Sharks goalie Gary Russell speaks in the Vasilenko Media Suite after Saturday's 8-0 win over Sheffield Spartans. Produced by march74sports for Solway Sharks2013-11-1402 minMarch74 Sports Audio Network3 November 13 - Bowman: you can't take a shift off in this leaguePlayer coach Michael Bowman talked exclusively to Andy Baxter in the Andre Malo Media Gondola and reflected on the win over Sutton which keeps the Stars at the top of the table. Produced by march74sports for Billingham Stars2013-11-0602 minMarch74 Sports Audio Network3 November 13 - It was closer than it should have been says Ward, after Stars 4-3 win over SuttonBillingham's Director of Coaching Terry Ward spoke in the Patrice Lefebvre Media Suite on Sunday night after the Stars 4-3 win over Sutton Sting. Produced by march74sports for Billingham Stars.2013-11-0602 min
March74 Sports Audio Network26 October 13 - So, just the FIVE World Championships this year then, Miss Ferguson?Dumfries & Galloway's Ice Sports Duty Officer Katie Ferguson spoke with us after Saturday's game at the Ice Bowl about the ambitious schedule the rink has in the next few months, and how a great score from the IIHF has put pressure on to deliver even more this time around. Produced by march74sports for Solway Sharks and Ice Hockey UK2013-11-0110 min
March74 Sports Audio Network26 October 13 - Stars shutout by the bionic man, but coach wants more from his troopsA home win over biggest rivals, shutting them out in the process - but Sharks coach Martin Grubb wasn't a happy man post game on Saturday - he tells us why. Produced by march74sports for Solway Sharks2013-11-0103 minMarch74 Sports Audio Network19 October 13 - Better defensive effort pleases coach GrubbSolway got their defence of the Cup up and running with a win over Sutton for the second consecutive Saturday, but this was a more routine game for coach Martin Grubb to endure. Hear his post game thoughts. Produced by march74sports for Solway Sharks2013-11-0104 minMarch74 Sports Audio Network19 October 13 - McGill just wants to play... and play....After moving from Dundee in the summer, Sharks goalie says he just wants to play games... the more the merrier. Here he talks to us after a 5-2 win over Sutton Sting at the Shark Tank. Produced by march74sports for Solway Sharks2013-11-0101 min
March74 Sports Audio Network12 October 13 - A great game for the neutrals, but what about the coach? Martin Grubb over to you.It's not every day your team wins an 8-6 shootout, which is probably just as well for Sharks coach Martin Grubb. Hear his thoughts on the win over Sutton. Produced by march74sports for Solway Sharks.2013-11-0104 minMarch74 Sports Audio Network12 October 13 - Tonnar's treble lifts Sharks in 14-goal shootoutLast week Struan Tonnar was playing in goals, this week he's bagged a hat-trick as Solway edged Sutton 8-6 in a topsy turvy game. Hear Struan's thoughts. Produced by march74sports for Solway Sharks.2013-11-0102 min