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Hockey from Across the Pond

Hockey from Across the Pond

By Mark Rackham

A UK-based hockey podcast hosted by Mark Rackham.

A weekly episode is released every Sunday. Focusing on the AHL, NHL, and UK, but also hockey from across the world.
Special guests are a feature of the podcast with players, coaches and staff off the ice giving their perspectives with in-depth interviews.
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Hockey from Across the Pond - Episode 25 (Liam Kirk is back)

Hockey from Across the PondFeb 09, 2020

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Silver Lining

Silver Lining

• Red-Hot Amerks

• GB U18 Women win Silver

• Bloomington Ice Beavers

• GB U18 Men squad

• Pirate jersey!

Jan 22, 202428:40
Doritos

Doritos

• AHL All-Stars

• Big week for Comets and Rockets

• New Manchester Arena?

• GB warm-up games

• NHL All-Star jersey release

Jan 15, 202429:23
Flying Bears

Flying Bears

• Kirky amongst the goals again

• Hershey set a new Bear record!

• NHL All-Stars

• Firebirds to host in 2025

• Yaroslav shuts the door

Jan 08, 202431:36
Clean Slate

Clean Slate

• Cade Neilson scores game-winner on AHL ice

• Liam Kirk in scoring form

• HC Litvinov set for playoffs?

• Griffins hit form

• Huge results for Sens and Rocket

Jan 01, 202432:06
Liam Kirk Interview - Life after Arizona

Liam Kirk Interview - Life after Arizona

Liam Kirk joins the show to chat about where his career is at and many other things.


Topics include:

• Split from Arizona

• Signing with Litvinov and the fanbase • His NHL dream

• Mental health/Loss of close friends • Playing centre

• The perils of the face-off dot

• GB in 2024

Dec 26, 202352:26
A Chocolate Christmas

A Chocolate Christmas

• Hershey sweet at Christmas

• Cleveland hitting stride

• The NHL tank is on

• The best Spengler Cup?

• Texas Mavrik scores five

Dec 24, 202333:45
Heartbroken

Heartbroken

• So near but so far for Team GB

• Nardella suspended

• Penguins success

• Caps on the move

• Boxing Day Bonus

Dec 19, 202333:45
Great Britain U20 Special

Great Britain U20 Special

Caitlin Berry joins the show to talk about the 2024 Mens U20 IIHF World Championships Division 2, Group A being hosted in Dumfries, Scotland.


The play of Korea, our favourite players to watch, everything Great Britain related and who will win medals.

Dec 16, 202352:39
Tangents are Back

Tangents are Back

Hockey in Scotland!


Great Britain hosts the Mens U20 tournament this week and Caitlin Berry joins the show to discuss the competing nations and expectations for the home team.

Dec 11, 202346:41
The Swedish Wizard

The Swedish Wizard

• Wallstedt going Wild

• Hershey keep rolling

• Lowpoint for Litivnov

• NYR new threads

• Perry Out

Dec 05, 202329:05
Double Trouble

Double Trouble

Liam Kirk is back amongst the goals, Cleveland can't stop winning and goalies reign in Ontario

Nov 27, 202323:06
Welcome Back

Welcome Back

• Changing the NHL Draft

• Panthers Return

• EIHA Bombshell

• Big week for Hershey

• Chris Terry hits milestone

Nov 20, 202320:42
Oil Spill

Oil Spill

• Edmonton Oilers ring the changes

• 68 to be honoured

• San Jose win a game!

• Jesper Wallstedt making his mark

• So. Many. Shutouts!

Nov 13, 202324:13
Shark Tank

Shark Tank

• Ottawa loses pick and drop GM

• Did NHL lie over Sens sale?

• The latest on neckguards

• Monthly AHL winners

• AHL Hall of Fame Class 2024

Nov 06, 202342:23
Hockey Family

Hockey Family

• #AJ47

• Bakersfield soaring high

• Rittich shuts the door

• Liam Kirk hitting the twine

• NHL Edge

Oct 30, 202333:25
Eight's Great

Eight's Great

• Goals Galore in the AHL

• Connor McDavid injury

• Bigger role for Liam Kirk?

• GB U20 squad announced

• CBJ extend Monsters


Great Britain U20 Men name roster for upcoming World Championship in Dumfries

https://wp.me/p2gDti-1zb

Oct 23, 202334:47
Creating History

Creating History

• Ten Game Win streak for HC Litvinov

• The AHL is underway with a bang

• Big Win for Belfast in CHL

• Points for Neilson

• Liam Steele begins NCAA journey

Oct 16, 202334:16
A Helping Hand

A Helping Hand

• HC Litvinov's winning streak hits 8!

• #LiamKirkWatch

• NHL and AHL Predictions

• WHL coach suspended indefinitely

• GB to host Olympic qualifying

Oct 09, 202341:25
Six in a Row

Six in a Row

• @hcvlitvinov's winning streak continues

• Great value @TeamGBicehockey tix

• Cade Neilson on the board

• It's October! If you would like to support the podcast please consider visiting our Spring account with new items in stock.


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Oct 02, 202321:35
Two in Two

Two in Two

• Liam Kirk Scores twice for HC Litvinov

• Ottawa + Belleville purchase

• Jersey debate

• New Captains

• 33rd AHL team?


If you would like to support the podcast please consider visiting our Spring account with new items in stock.


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GB Fan Survey: https://www.icehockeyuk.co.uk/ihuk-looking-for-fan-feedback/

Sep 25, 202332:46
Fresh Ice

Fresh Ice

• More on Liam Kirk exit + first games in Czechia

• Boston and Charlotte jersey releases

• Mike Babcock resigns

• PWHL signings + Draft

• Captains

Sep 18, 202334:15
Arizona and Out

Arizona and Out


Liam Kirk's time in Arizona is over but the future looks brighter.


• #LiamKirkWatch

• Lee Valley Reopens

• Scottish Innovation

• Sanderson signs long-term

• Retirements

Sep 11, 202331:20
A New Beginning

A New Beginning

• PWHL Launch

• Bridgeport hire two coaches

• Belfast begin CHL campaign

• NHL to explore new countries?

• Keefe extended two years

Sep 04, 202324:13
CrossCzech

CrossCzech

• Is Liam Kirk Czech bound?

• Chicago-Carolina Saga

• Leeds-Widness Partnership

• Manchester sign starlet Connor Lee

• #RealDealLiamSteele + #NCAANeilson

• Hockey World Cup?

Aug 28, 202359:17
Punching Precluded

Punching Precluded

• QMJHL outlaws fighting

• OHL Commissioner to retire

• NHL Pre-season set

• Texas or Australia for Liam Kirk?

• EIHA opt for DRS system

Aug 14, 202325:44
Big Blue Wall

Big Blue Wall

Featuring an interview with Manchester Storm goaltender, Alex Oldale.


• Scutts stats on board

• Steeldogs all set

• Triple Trade

• Wilson contract/Dubas GM

• An All-Star saved my life


Last Night An Allstar Saved My Life GoFundMe

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Cross Check Clothing t-shirt

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Aug 07, 202301:04:44
Liam in Aus

Liam in Aus

Featuring an interview with Adam McKendry


Topics include

• Belfast Giants treble

• Adam Keefe

• Spengler Cup

• Team GB

• EIHL officiating


UK NHL TV deal under threat

https://wp.me/p2gDti-1wJ


Busy Arizona Summer leaves little room for Liam Kirk

https://wp.me/p2gDti-1wQ


Great Britain v France – The historic rivalry

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Jul 31, 202301:39:33
Taking Your Shot

Taking Your Shot

Featuring an interview with WHL Spokane Chiefs European Scout, Janik Beichler.

• Calgary hires Cull

• Marlies top sales awards

• RIP Mike Hammond

• Marcel Marcel

• #34 retired

Jul 24, 202301:08:43
Moving Mayhem

Moving Mayhem

• Thompson and Ward Promoted

• AHL Schedule Release

• Monsters slick new design

• All aboard Lake Tahoe

• ECHL Rule + Affiliate changes

• Galch and TAD lose contracts

Jul 17, 202334:56
200 and counting

200 and counting

• AHL Coaching Changes

• Laval signing frenzy

• Hornqvist signs off

• PWHL CBA

• DeBrincat traded

• Kopitar remains King

Jul 10, 202321:37
Who This?

Who This?

• Bedard First Overall

• GB to face Canada

• Alex Graham

• New Era for Women's Hockey

• NYI sign lengthy deals

• Three AHL Coaching changes


https://www.change.org/p/save-ayr-ice-rink

Jul 03, 202349:25
Sweet Success

Sweet Success

• Sweet success for Hershey

• Logan Neilson returns

• EIHL lose sponsor and broadcast deal

• Coyotes making moves

• Who will draft Michkov?

• Promotion for top AHL coach

Jun 26, 202326:30
No Place Like Home

No Place Like Home

• Hershey Hit Back!

• Two new AHL HC's

• Record attendances

• Less Ice in Winnipeg

• Colin Shields honoured

• Vegas strike Gold


Jun 19, 202332:42
The Flaming Firebirds

The Flaming Firebirds

• Championship Coachella?

• Cech returns

• Vegas on the brink

• Top AHL Prospects

• Latvian gambling controversy?

• To me, to you trades

Jun 12, 202327:36
Flip-Flopping

Flip-Flopping

• Glasgow Clan hire NHL'er

• EIHL Officiating called out

• Hershey in Calder Cup Final

• AHL Legend Passes

• NHL hirings

• Sunshine Stanley Cup

Jun 05, 202337:04
Release the Clan!

Release the Clan!

Glasgow Clan under new ownership, EIHL increases imports and Controversial new CHL rules


May 29, 202340:58
Solway head South

Solway head South

• GB HC joins Cardiff

• Belfast retain Adam Keefe

• AHL Final Four

• Dubas Out! Ruff returns!

• Petes are OHL Champs

May 22, 202328:56
Hockey Odds

Hockey Odds

Chicago wins Draft Lottery, Vegas games are free-to-air and Peterborough Petes look to upset the odds.


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May 15, 202325:58
We Are Going Up!

We Are Going Up!

Great Britain wins gold in dramatic fashion. The AHL is down to the last eight and the BCHL is splitting from Hockey Canada!


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May 08, 202346:47
#14

#14

Boston is out and the Leafs are in?! Also, Liam Kirk inspires Great Britain to a pair of victories as Nottingham hosts World Championships.

May 01, 202336:04
GB Going For Gold

GB Going For Gold

Caitlin Berry joins the show to preview the upcoming World Championships hosted by Great Britain.

Apr 24, 202301:21:60
You're Fired!

You're Fired!

Calgary wrangles top-spot, Laval 'Rockets' into the post-season and the NHL playoffs are here!

Apr 17, 202355:51
Wolves going Solo

Wolves going Solo

Playoff races going down to the wire, Chicago Wolves looking to break away and Elite League upsets.

Apr 11, 202335:12
Playoff Pandemonium

Playoff Pandemonium

Caitlin Berry joins the show to chat about all things OHL and make playoff predictions. The playoff race is hotting up in the AHL, while match-ups are set in the NHL.

Apr 03, 202301:30:19
Awesome Askarov

Awesome Askarov

Rochester Americans have a big week in the North, Providence keeps the winning streak alive and Yaroslav Askarov continues to stop pucks!

Mar 27, 202333:37
Magical Marco

Magical Marco

Marco Rossi and Tye Kartye have a big week. Liam Kirk returns to the UK and two AHL teams clinch a playoff berth.

Mar 20, 202338:59
Finnish Finale

Finnish Finale

Horrors in Hartford, Lehigh lighting it up and what now for Liam Kirk?


Nate Thomas produced the new look for the podcast! Please check him out at the below links.

@tatenhomas

@quackreportpod

https://thomasartandaudio.weebly.com for any sports design (jerseys/logos), voice work, or audio production. 

Mar 13, 202349:55
Trading Brothers

Trading Brothers

Liam Kirk keeps Jukurit playoffs hopes alive, the Jack Hopkins affair and a crazy NHL trade deadline.

Mar 05, 202301:05:59
End of an Era

End of an Era

Great Britain's Captain to hang up his skates, Super Sheldon keeps scoring and trades aplenty.

Feb 26, 202346:53
Shootout Superstar

Shootout Superstar

Liam Kirk leads Jukurit's win streak, ROR is traded to Toronto and a week of hat tricks and comebacks in the AHL.

Feb 19, 202339:45