British Ice Hockey Archives

August 11, 2021 Robb Hitchen

EIHL 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

May 5, 2021 Robb Hitchen

Boycott? 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

April 5, 2021 Robb Hitchen

The 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

March 30, 2021 Robb Hitchen

Robbs 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,

March 16, 2021 Robb Hitchen

A 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

February 20, 2021 Robb Hitchen

Streaming 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

May 19, 2020 Robb Hitchen

British 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