Even in the EIHL There are Genuine Mistakes
Professionalism in the EIHL era has often been called into question. Sometimes rightly given the actions of professional ice hockey players at clubs and sometimes in a grey area caused by the actions of...
Category: Neil Tucker
A Retirement Most Deserved
I am not a big fan of jersey retirements in the UK. I find that many clubs use it as a way of promoting a game, selling another one off jersey and inventing history....
Comment: Fretter Ban Inadequate
I have always liked the DOPS videos. I have thought they were good at explaining the decision and whilst you might not agree with it you can at least understand where that decision comes...
New League Format Playing Its Part
Another week is over in the EIHL and the Manchester Storm are still on top of the EIHL table. It is somewhat of a surprise given the side scrapped into the playoffs last year...
Slow Start to EIHL Fixtures
The EIHL season is now underway and it is great to have hockey back. And two new teams showing they have recruited well and are up to standard. There is though a question mark...
Is Bettman the Trump of Sports?
Closed borders, protectionism and a fear of external global organisations. Words associated with USA President Donald Trump and his policies but they can also be applied to Gary Bettman and the NHL. The NHL...
Putting the National in NIHL
The format for the 2017 NIHL season is now set and whilst i do hesitate saying that given the changes upon changes that have occurred I do think it is a positive format and...
#ForManchester
No words needed except a well done to everyone involved in making it possible and raising over £25,000 for the victims for the Manchester Arena bomb. Fans sing Oasis’ Dont Look Back in Anger...
Confused.NIHL South
Ok I am going to come out and say it. I just do not understand the NIHL South. At the AGM I was impressed with the clubs. I did feel there was a chance...
A City United in Hockey
I in no way wish to linger on Monday nights events in Manchester more than I have to. However I did want to put down some personal thoughts. The Manchester Arena is a venue...
