Rinse and repeat… it could almost be the mantra for British ice hockey. A never ending cycle of the same situations, repeating themselves. And it
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The future of ice hockey in Manchester.
So, lately I’ve seen a fair few people discussing the possible future of ice hockey in Manchester. Much of this discussion seems to be driven
Continue readingEIHL Bench Size Controversy
EIHL Bench Size Controversy. On Monday, 9th August 2021, Sheffield Steelers owner (and EIHL Chairman, remember this fact for later folks), Tony Smith gave an
Continue readingBoycott? What boycott?
So, this past weekend (May Day weekend 2021), British professional sports leagues & teams took part in a boycott of social media channels. The reason
Continue readingThe way forward?
What is “the way forward”? Indeed, what do I mean by “the way forward”? Well, in it’s most basic form, I’m wondering what the sport
Continue readingRobbs Rant March 2021
Yes, it’s time for a “Robbs Rant” post. There have been a few things that have frankly wound me up this past week or so,
Continue readingA big “reset”?
Could the events of the last 12 months end up being a big “reset” for the world of British Ice Hockey? If ever the sport
Continue readingStreaming hockey: Free or PPV?
With fans still barred from attending games in rinks across the country, the few games that are taking place are being streamed into the home
Continue readingBritish Ice Hockey and Covid19
British ice hockey and Covid19. A topic that has generated much discussion. Like all sports, ice hockey hasn’t been played since early March. And like
Continue reading2010-2019: A Turbulent Time.
To call the decade “2010-2019: A Turbulent Time” could be an understatement of a title. Certainly, for those of us who were a part of
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