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After Great Britain and Italy completed a two-game series in the UK, I was able to catch up with Italy's coach Jukka Jalonen. The Finn, now 63, coached in the UK with Newcastle for two seasons. He took the eighth seed Newcastle Riverkings to a playoff Final in 2000 and the Newcastle Jesters to a B&H Cup Final. His record with Finland is unsurpassed with an Olympic gold and bronze, three World Championships and a World Junior Championships.
Jalonen has succeeded Mike Keenan as head coach of Italy, leading them in a home Winter Olympics Milan Cortina earlier this season, now heading to Switzerland for the IIHF World Championship looking for Italy to retain top division status.
Stars head coach Stephen Foster in conversation with SMT Carol Hunter, moments after the Billingham club lost the playoff semi final in Blackburn. As always, coach Foster is open and honest about the game and the Stars season.
Thanks to Foz for his time after each game this year, and to Carol for doing the hard yards with the interviews after road games.
Big Red Machine Radio will be back later in the year.
Head coach Stephen Foster after the 3-3 tie in the semi final first leg against league champion Blackburn Hawks. Also the final game at the Forum this season so a season ending tone from the bench boss.
Stars coach Stephen Foster post-game on Saturday in Telford as Billingham battled from 3-0 down to make it a single-goal game in their playoff with the Tigers.
Coach Stephen Foster reflects on a lively 7-3 over in-form Deeside to round off the regular season on Sunday night. Then attention turns to the POQF against Telford next weekend.
Stars bench boss Stephen Foster talks with SMT's own Carol Hunter after the narrow defeat to in-form Deeside on Saturday night. Billingham look to bounce back against the same opponent back on Teesside on Sunday night, a first home game in over five weeks.
Coach Stephen Foster with SMT's Carol Hunter in Solihull on Sunday night, as Stars win 5-3 on the road to keep building momentum for post-season.
Stephen Foster with Carol Hunter post-game in Widnes on Saturday night, reflects on a deserved road win and looks ahead to the final weeks of the 25-26 campaign.
Carol Hunter with Stephen Foster post-game in Blackburn after the Stars were beaten by league champion Hawks in their only game of the weekend.
Head coach Stephen Foster with Carol Hunter in Nottingham on Sunday night to look at the weekend's loss-win split and the road trip about to begin.
Head coach Stephen Foster in a bumper double issue covering both games this weekend, a win in Leeds and home success over Sheffield. Carol Hunter with the questions.
Stephen Foster talks with Carol Hunter after the 8-4 win over Nottingham as the Road to the Playoffs continues for Billingham Stars
Head coach Stephen Foster says it's "frustrating" that two battling performances against sides placed 1&2 in the table did not bring any points at the weekend
Head coach Stephen Foster reviews the home double header with a good win over Hull and a frustrating shootout loss to Leeds.
Stephen Foster talks with SMT Craig & Carol about the weekend's games at home to Deeside and away to Nottingham.
Head coach Stephen Foster reacts to a Stars six pointer, and ending November on a high with a statement performance despite a mix and match lineup across the weekend.
Stephen Foster in conversation with SMT's Carol Hunter after Billingham's defeat at league leaders on Sunday night.
Coach Stephen Foster breaks down Sunday's topsy-turvy game with league-leading Solihull Barons. SMT's Craig Simpson putting the questions.
Head coach Stephen Foster talks with SMT's Carol Hunter after an incident filled overtime loss in Hull on Saturday night.
Coach Stephen Foster with SMT's Carol Hunter, after an "eventful" afternoon & evening en route to and at Hobs Moat Road completing the home & home with Solihull Barons.
Brutally honest post-game with Stephen Foster after the home defeat to Solihull Barons on Saturday, first of a home & home with the Barons.
Stars' bench boss Stephen Foster with Carol Hunter of SMT - a heartbreaking late loss to Hawks as title favourites edge defending champions.
Stars' head coach reflects on two great wins as Billilngham's season continues in Sheffield and at home to Hull.
Big Red Machine Radio is back from an actual league game! Stars got their campaign off and running at Leeds on Sunday, Carol Hunter from SMT was there post-game to get the thoughts of Billingham's head coach.
SMT supremo Carol Hunter dusts off her Big Red Machine Radio mic and catches up with coach Stephen Foster after the home and home series with Whitley Warriors.
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Intro music: "See The Stars" by Daniel Rosty (Michael Matics Remix)
Hear the smiles in the voices of Carol Hunter and coach Stephen Foster as they discuss a remarkable two-trophy weekend for your Billingham Stars in Sheffield.
Kings of the North on Saturday, Kings of the whole division on Sunday! Just one game remains next Sunday in Coventry!
Stars booked their place at the Steel City Showdown, coach Stephen Foster talks with BRMR after each leg of their semi final win over Deeside
BRMR caught up with both coaches to talk about the NIHL Playoff series between the Stars and Knights which saw the top seeded Teessiders advance.
Carol Hunter spoke with Stephen Foster after Saturday's first leg, then Craig Simpson had Foster and Leeds' Davey Lawrence at rinkside on Sunday.
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Stars' head coach Stephen Foster joins Carol Hunter at Hobs Moat Road, Billingham have retained their league title with an 8-4 win over Solihull. Foster gives credit to the players for their character and belief and focus on getting the job done game after game.
Billingham head coach Stephen Foster says hard work got his side over the line in a tight derby game at Hillheads on Sunday night.
Stars coach Stephen Foster said his players got better as the game went on, running out 9-2 winners in Leeds on Saturday. But also a word of praise for another huge travelling support backing the Big Red Machine on the road.
Stars' coach was full of praise for his players and the Billingham fans on Saturday in Blackburn, calling on the Teesside hockey public to turn out in force again on Sunday at the Forum Ice Arena.
Carol Hunter was on hand at the NIC to catch the thoughts of both coaches after Stars completed a six point weekend with an 11-4 win on the CCM Rink on Sunday night.
Stars' bench boss Stephen Foster with Carol Hunter in Widnes after Billingham's 3-1 win in NIHL North action
Stars head coach Stephen Foster spoke with SMT's own Carol Hunter for Big Red Machine Radio after Billingham reached a third successive league cup final, with a two-legged win over Hull Jets.
Stars' coach Stephen Foster caught up with SMT's Carol Hunter after the big New Year win in Sheffield.
Billingham Stars captain and coach, Michael Elder and Stephen Foster, talk to Carol Hunter at Hillheads on Sunday night after two derby wins over the Warriors - six points in the league, top seed Cup semi final and winners of Tees Tyne Trophy!
Happy Christmas Stars fans! A character road win for the second weekend running, Billingham head coach Stephen Foster reviews with 6-4 win in Deeside with SMT's Carol Hunter.
Stars' head coach Stephen Foster hailed the come-from-behind win in Nottingham as the club's best performance of the season given the context of the early face-off and flu bug running through the camp. He talked post-game with Carol Hunter of Stars Media Team at the Motorpoint Arena.
Carol Hunter chats with Stephen Foster after Stars' winning run ended at Blackburn on Sunday night. The two sides clash back to back in two weeks' time.
The two respective head coaches give their thoughts to #SMT Carol Hunter in Hull Arena's media suite following Billingham's 4-1 win on Humberside
Stars' bench boss Stephen Foster with SMT's Carol Hunter to review the 5-1 win at Ice Sheffield, as Billingham return from the weekend off. They are back in action at home on Sunday night 5.30pm versus league newbies Leeds Knights.
Big Red Machine Radio is on the road once again, Carol Hunter catching both head coaches for their reaction to Billingham's 7-3 win over previously undefeated Hull Jets. Thanks to Andy Daintith and Stephen Foster for their time after the match.
Carol Hunter with the questions, Stephen Foster with the answers following Stars' 3-8 loss in Solihull for their first reverse of the season.
Head coach Stephen Foster with Carol Hunter at Planet Ice Widnes after the Stars' 6-3 Sunday night win completed a six-point weekend.
Stars coach Rob Wilkinson spoke with Carol Hunter after his side's 4-3 defeat to Streatham in the NIHL Division 1 national championship at Coventry, Billigham's 43rd and final game of the season.
Coach Stephen Foster talks with SMT Carol Hunter shortly after the final action of Stars' playoff defeat to Blackburn.
Stars head coach Stephen Foster talks in Sheffield with SMT's Carol Hunter as Billingham Stars reach the Moralee Playoff Final, beating local rivals Whitley Warriors 3-1 in a pulsating encounter.
Stars title winning coach Stephen Foster talks to Carol Hunter of BRMR moments after a 3-0 win in Hull clinched the league title for Billingham
Stars head coach chats with Carol Hunter in Deeside after last week's road win over the Dragons.
BRMR covered both legs of the Moralee Cup semi final last weekend, Carol Hunter was on hand to speak to coaches after both games. In this edition it's Rob Wilkinson after Saturday's 2-2 first leg in Hull, then on Sunday Hull's coaches Roddy & Daintith spoke followed by Stars' head coach Stephen Foster.
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SMT's Carol Hunter caught up with both coaches after Sunday's 2-1 win for Billingham at Blackburn. Hawks' Dominic Osman gives his thoughts but first it's Billingham's head coach Stephen Foster.
Big Red Machine Radio first foots into Ice Sheffield for Stars first 2024 clash. Carol Hunter and Craig Simpson get the post-game reaction from Alex Preston and Stephen Foster following Stars' 6-2 win.
Stars coach talks with Carol Hunter after his side won their last game of the calendar year to confirm their place atop the league standings as the calendar ticks round to 2024.
Coach and captain from your Billingham Stars talk post-game with Carol Hunter from Stars Media Team reflecting on a thumping Tyne-Tees derby win and a four point weekend from two huge games.
Stars win 5-2 in Nottingham in the Sunday late game, Rob Wilkinson gives his thoughts then an emotional chat with Matt Bradbury on the past two weeks in Nottingham hockey circles since Adam Johnson tragically passed away.
Two-goals from Chris Sykes topped and tailed the Stars' 6-3 win over Hull Jets. Sykes spoke with Big Red Machine Radio's Craig Simpson.
Carol Hunter gets the post-game chat from captain and coach after Billingham's stunning 9-2 success in the Tyne-Tees derby on Sunday.
Captain Michael Elder and coach Stephen Foster take the questions from SMT rinkside reporter Fiona Campbell after the defeat in Solihull. Both men spoke of the importance of getting back into training and focus on Saturday in Nottingham as the games continue thick and fast in the early season for Stars.
Carol Hunter asks the questions of coach Stephen Foster after the Stars' 5-4 win in Blackburn to kick off their road double header.
Stars' head coach Stephen Foster spoke with BRMR's Fiona Campbell after the 8-3 win in Deeside, completing a home & home series win over the Dragons.
In the shadow of Altrincham station, Big Red Machine Radio brings the 22/23 campaign to a close. We hear from the coaching staff - Stephen Foster & Rob Wilkinson - after Stars' 5-3 playoff defeat to Whitley on Saturday.
The #SMT Carol & Craig then sit in Lightning Jack's to round up the season and look ahead to 23/24.
Thanks to everyone who has downloaded and listened to #BRMR this season, hopefully it won't be long until we're back on the airwaves again.
Now, as the song goes to summarise 22/23 for the Stars:
*it's something unpredictable, but in the end it's right
I hope you had the time of your life
"Good Riddance" by Green Day*BRMR produced by march74sports for Billingham IHC
Stephen Foster talks with Fiona Campbell after Saturday's first leg win in Blackburn, setting up the final home game at Forum this Sunday evening.
Post-game reaction with Stars captain Michael Elder, Billingham confirm second place in the league with final day win at Nottingham. Looking ahead to two-leg quarter final with Blackburn Hawks this coming weekend.
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Billingham Stars ended their three-game week with a battling 2-1 win on the road in Solihull to keep hold of second place in the league heading into the final couple of weeks in the regular season. Coach Rob Wilkinson joined Carol White on BRMR to talk over the evening's events.
"Proper hockey" was how coach Rob Wilkinson described Friday night's 5-5 draw at Solway, a game which had pretty much everything. Rob relives the action with Carol White at the final buzzer.
Quick post game catchup from Deeside, Billingham score nine on the road for second Saturday running, eight wins on the spin and second in the league. Not a lot to talk about with Dragons head coach Mike Clancy and Stars skipper Michael Elder.
Rob Wilkinson and Michael Elder talk post-game with Carol White after Stars' 7-2 derby win at Hillheads, a third Tyne-Wear success in a row and a sixth win in a row overall. Magnificent.
Billingham Stars coach Stephen Foster talks with Carol White postgame on Sunday after the 5-4 win over Deeside, their fifth straight league win.
Bumper edition of BRMR looking back at 8-2 home win over Nottingham and thumping 9-1 road success at Blackburn. Carol White with the questions for Nottingham's Matt Bradbury, Stars Stephen Foster and Rob Wilkinson.
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Stars' coach Stephen Foster talks with Carol White after Sunday's win over Whitley Warriors at the Forum.
Stars win 5-3 in Whitley on Sunday night, a first derby triumph since March 2019, and with it a 7-6 aggregate win in the Moralee Cup semi final. Stars Media very own Carol White spoke with Billingham coach Stephen Foster and captain Michael Elder in the post-game to get their thoughts.
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Big Red Machine Radio returns for the new season, Carol White on the road in Blackburn talking to the coaching team of Foster & Wilkinson after the 4-1 win over Hawks. Also looking ahead to next week's road trip to Nottingham.
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Stars' players and staff saw their season end in Leeds on Saturday but they finish with their heads held high, going down in the semi final to league champion and eventual playoff winners Solway Sharks.
Post-game reaction from Sharks' Martin Grubb then is Stars' captain Michael Elder and coach Stephen Foster.
Thanks to all interviewees, to everyone for listening all year and we'll be back in the autumn.
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Billingham Stars' season is not done yet... they will be at the Moralee Finals Weekend in Leeds after seeing off third-seed Widnes Wild 10-4 over two legs last weekend.
A thumping 8-1 home win on Saturday night set up the second leg where Widnes edged a 3-2 decision. Stars will face league champions Solway Sharks in their semi final on Saturday afternoon.
In this bumper edition of BRMR we hear from coach and captain after each leg. Thanks to Drop The Puck for the audio from Sunday night, Ben Lee with the questions to Michael Elder in Widnes.
Enjoy the show and see you in Leeds!
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Stars held good positions in both games this weekend but ended up with a pair of losses. Rob Wilkinson breaks down Saturday's game in Dumfries, while head coach Stephen Foster reflects on the home defeat to Widnes. Carol White with the questions in post-game.
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Billingham's recent run of road wins came to an end in Widnes on Sunday, hear post-game from captain Michael Elder and coach Stephen Foster. Carol White also catches up with Gary and Ben from Drop The Puck to get their thoughts on the season which is rapidly running away from us.
Thanks to Drop The Puck for the audio.
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Billingham Stars have won five of their last six and three road games in a row, the most recent a 6-2 success at Solihull Barons on Sunday.
Coach Stephen Foster gave his thoughts post-game to Carol White.
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Billingham Stars picked up two valuable points at Blackburn Hawks on Sunday, winning 8-3. SMT's Carol White spoke with head coach Stephen Foster after the game.
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Billingham Stars held off a third period charge from Blackburn Hawks on Sunday to win 6-5 and keep their drive for a higher finish in the league alive. Post-game interviews with coach Stephen Foster as well as captain and man of the match Michael Elder.
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Billingham Stars took the points over an in-form Nottingham Lions in Sunday's road game, a four-goal blast in the third period breaking a 1-1 tie at 40 minutes.
Post game Stars media chief Carol White spoke with Billingham head coach Stephen Foster and Lions' captain Luke Thomas.
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The visiting Whitley Warriors won the latest instalment of the Tees-Tyne derby at the weekend, but not without a fright from the Billingham Stars in the first period.
Hear from coach Stephen Foster and a rare appearance from GM Allen Flavell who spoke post-game with Craig Simpson from the Stars Media Team.
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48 hours after Middlesbrough's eight-round shootout at Old Trafford, Billingham Stars had a marathon penalty shootout of their own Sunday night, beating Sheffield Scimitars 4-3 but only after seven rounds of shots, finished by Chris Sykes.
It ended a home-and-home series for the two sides, Sheffield winning on Saturday in South Yorkshire. Here's the post-game reaction from both games.
Carol White and Rob Wilkinson reflect on Saturday's game at Ice Sheffield, before Wilkinson's promised return appearance on Sunday is followed by Stephen Foster's weekend verdict.
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BRMR was rinkside on Sunday night as Billingham's long home stand ended with a 2-4 reverse to Solihull. Hear from Stars' head coach Stephen Foster, also great to speak with Rob Eley from Solihull - back in the game after a couple of years. Finally the Billingham captain Michael Elder gives his assessment on the game and the reset season for the Teessiders.
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Stars were holding their own against league-leading Solway Sharks for long periods on Sunday, but the Dumfries outfit - far from being all revved up with no place to go - came from behind in the second period and took control of the game.
Billingham will hope it's not a case of 'out of the frying pan and into the fire' as they face Solihull next week as the playoff race hots up.
Post-game interviews as Craig Simpson catches up with Sharks' Martin Grubb and Stars' Stephen Foster.
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First game of 2022 and Stars see off first-footers Nottingham Lions 7-1. Nottingham head coach Matt Bradbury and his Stars opposite number Stephen Foster talked post-game with Craig Simpson on Big Red Machine Radio.
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Billingham Stars coach Rob Wilkinson couldn't hide his disappointment after a big reverse in the final derby game of the year, ending a three-game series between Billingham and Whitley, but stressed the relaunch in January will see the Stars season kick on with plenty to build on. Carol White with the questions post-game.
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Stars head coach Stephen Foster stepped into the Tim Cranston Media Gondola at the Forum to talk with Craig Simpson after the second Tees-Tyne derby in a week. Although Billingham were beaten by the Warriors, Foster couldn't fault the effort and workrate of his team.
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Billingham coaching team of Stephen Foster and Rob Wilkinson spoke to Craig Simpson post-game on Sunday as Whitley took the spoils 4-1 in a 'dead rubber' Cup tie. The coaches talk about the errors in the first period, fighting back from period two onwards and building for next week's League clash against the same opponent.
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Newest member of the Stars' coaching team Rob Wilkinson joined Carol White post-game in Dumfries last weekend to talk about the game and the potential of these young Stars moving forward.
Features cameo from Andrew Roachford and Craig Simpson (!)
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Billingham head coach Stephen Foster talks exclusively to BRM Radio after the Stars narrow NIHL defeat in Solihull on Sunday night. Carol White asks Foster about the game, looks ahead to a Scottish road double header and a new name joins the coaching staff.
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Billingham Stars forward and player-coach Michael Bowman hung up his skates after last week's game against Blackburn Hawks. Hear him talk moments after leaving the ice under a guard of honour with Craig Simpson.
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Billingham Stars were beaten in both home games this past weekend, going down in the Cup to Dundee Comets and League to Solway Sharks. In this BRM Radio edition we hear from Comets' coach Richard Hartmann, Sharks' bench boss Martin Grubb and a double helping of Stars' head coach Stephen Foster.
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Despite giving away two penalty shots within a minute during period two, Billingham Stars recorded a 5-1 win at Nottingham Lions on Sunday. Hear post-game reaction as Carol White talks to Lions' captain Luke Thomas and Stars head coach Stephen Foster
Nottingham Lions coach Matt Bradbury and Stars coach Stephen Foster join Craig Simpson in post-game discussion on Sunday night after Billingham's 2-1 OT win at the Forum.
Stephen Foster, Callum Wilkinson and Thomas Brown join Craig Simpson post-game on Sunday night after Billingham Stars' 5-1 win over high-flying Solihull Barons.
Sheffield's Lloyd Gibson and Billingham head coach Stephen Foster talk to Craig Simpson after Sunday's NIHL North 1 game on Teesside. Stars won 5-3 to take their first win of the new season.
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Stars coach Stephen Foster and captain Michael Elder talk to Carol White from the media team after the Tyne-Tees derby at Hillheads. Despite the Warriors win it was a hugely encouraging performance from the Billingham lineup.
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Stars coach Stephen Foster and Sharks coach Martin Grubb talk post-game in Billingham as the new season got underway on Teesside.
Billingham Stars head coach Stephen Foster visits the Vasilenko Suite for the first time after Saturday's loss in Dumfries to the Solway Sharks.
Solway Sharks head coach Martin Grubb talks to Craig Simpson in the fantastic Vasilenko Suite at Dumfries Ice Bowl, reflecting on the NIHL North Cup win over Billingham Stars on Saturday
Hear Terry Ward in conversation with Carol White after Billingham Stars' remarkable 9-8 overtime win at Sutton. The Stars were 8-1 down early in the third period before scoring eight straight.
Ultimate 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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Billingham 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.
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Among 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.
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Stars 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.
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Stars 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.
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BigRedMachine 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.
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Stars 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.
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Billingham Stars are still alive in the National Cup after a thrilling 6-5 win at Blackburn. Terry Ward and Steve Duncombe give their thoughts to Carol White of Stars Media Team.
BigRedMachineRadio talks to Terry Ward after his side's 9-4 win at Dragons on Sunday, and we set the scene for Sunday's Teddy Bear Toss during the home game with Solway Sharks.
Billingham Stars pushed Hull Pirates all the way before a late flourish from the visitors took them to a 6-4 win. Terry Ward and Jason Hewitt talk to BigRedMachine Radio
BigRedMachineRadio brings you the post-game interviews after two more games for Ultimate Windows Billingham Stars. A Cup loss on Saturday in Solway was compounded by a late Warriors goal which gave the Tynesiders a 4-3 derby win at the Forum on Sunday.
Carol White talks to Sharks Martin Grubb, Stars Terry Ward on Saturday in Dumfries and then skipper Michael Elder after the Tees-Tyne derby on Sunday.
Music by Kelly Clarkson "Stronger".
BigRedMachineRadio brings you the reaction to Ultimate Windows Billingham Stars' two road games this past weekend, which ended in a double defeat. Hear from Garry Dowd and Terry Ward, interviews by Carol White, music by Talking Heads.
Billingham Stars were beaten in League and Cup action at the weekend, on the road by Sheffield Steeldogs and at home by Blackburn Hawks. Listen to post game reaction as Terry Ward and Garry Dowd talk to Carol White.
BigRedMachineRadio was in Dumfries on Saturday night as the Stars were edged out 2-1 to Solway Sharks. Carol White spoke with Garry Dowd and visited the hallowed Vasilenko Media Suite to chat with Sharks' Martin Grubb.
Billingham Stars completed back to back trips to Blackburn with a second consecutive 3-2 defeat. Carol White spoke with both coaches after the game - Steve Duncombe of Hawks, and Billingham's Garry Dowd.
Hear from Hawks' Steve Duncombe and Stars' Garry Dowd after Blackburn's 3-2 win over Billingham Stars on Sunday night. Interviews: Carol White. Music: Placebo.
The second half of the pre-season home & home with Telford Tigers saw the Ultimate Windows-backed Stars travel to Shropshire on Sunday night. Carol White spoke with both coaches after the game - Billingham's bench coach Garry Dowd and Telford's Tom Watkins.
Scott McMeeken took time shortly after the celebrations on the ice had ended to speak with Sharks Radio and reflect on the playoff win, which also sealed the treble for the club.
With an average age of around 22 the chilling warning to the other clubs was clear - we've already started planning next year, and this team can get better!
Billingham Stars defeated Blackburn Hawks 7-3 in the NIHL Playoff semi final, after the game director of coaching Terry Ward spoke with Carol White of Stars Media Team to review the game.
Sharks coach Scott McMeeken spoke with Sharks Radio after Saturday's thrilling OT win in the playoff semi final versus Solihull Barons.
Martin Grubb left his side after Saturday's game with Blackburn to take charge of GB U18 in Korea - he talks to Sharks Radio about the season to date and being excited and proud to represent GB once again.
Assistant coach Scott Mcmeeken takes over the reins for the playoff weekend as coach Grubb is with GB - here he talks to Sharks Radio about the final league game in Deeside and the preparations for 8/9 April in Sheffield.
EIHA head of referee training and development Joy Johnston spoke at the latest Level 1 referee camp about the progress the Referee Section has made over the past year.
Director of coaching Terry Ward was pleased with his side's workrate in their 5-2 road win at Sutton, on a Pad 2 rink where Stars have come undone in the past. After the game Ward spoke with Stars Media supremo Carol White.
BCD Solway Sharks finally got their hands on the Moralee League trophy on Saturday, winning 4-1 vs Solihull Barons. Coach Scott McMeeken spoke to Sharks Radio once the celebrations on ice had died down.
Terry Ward enjoyed his side's 4-2 road win in Solihull on Sunday and spoke with Stars Media supremo Carol White after the game.
Head coach Martin Grubb reflects initially on the win over Telford before giving a tour of the famous Vas Vasilenko Media Suite at Dumfries Ice Bowl. "There's a lot of legends in this room," he says.
Martin Grubb and Ross Murray talk in the mobile Vasilenko Suite on location in Billingham last Sunday as the Solway Sharks clinched the NIHL North 1 title. Features a guest appearance from Kim Miettinen around 1:30 mark.
Solway Sharks can clinch the NIHL North 1 title this weekend following back to back wins against Blackburn. Head coach Martin Grubb talks to Craig Simpson on Sharks Radio to review and reflect.
Billingham director of coaching Terry Ward was delighted with his team's fighting spirit to come back from 3-0 down to snatch a 5-4 win at Telford in the NIHL. Carol White from Stars Media Team puts the questions.
Martin Grubb took sanctuary in the Vasilenko Suite at Dumfries Ice Bowl post game on Saturday, giving his reaction to the Sharks 7-1 win over second-placed Billingham Stars.
Billingham director of coaching Terry Ward post game on Saturday night in Solway as the Stars went down 7-1 to league leading Sharks.
Billingham Stars took the bragging rights in the latest Tyne-Tees derby, skating away from Hillheads with a 3-1 win on Sunday. Terry Ward, Stars director of coaching, gave his reaction to Carol White from Stars Media Team.
BCD Solway Sharks head coach Martin Grubb looks back on a three-point road weekend in the Midlands before looking ahead to two games this coming weekend - home to Billingham and away to Whitley Bay
The Northern Cup will be back in the Dumfries Ice Bowl trophy cabinet after Solway Sharks confirmed the trophy win with a 6-3 scoreline against Whitley Warriors. The Sharks have an unassailable lead at the top of the Cup table. Martin Grubb paid tribute to his players and highlighted the current form and confidence of two-way player Jordan Buesa.
Terry Ward shortly after his side's Cup defeat in Solway talks to Craig Simpson of Stars Media Team
Stars director of coaching Terry Ward speaks with Carol White of Stars Media Team after a 7-5 defeat at Soliull Barons in the NIHL North Moralee Division 1 on Sunday
Sharks head coach Martin Grubb gives his post game reaction in the Vasilenko Suite at Dumfries Ice Bowl after his side defeated Billingham Stars in the Northern Cup.
On the road for best part of a month, Solway Sharks return to the Ice Bowl on Saturday v Blackburn Hawks. Head coach Martin Grubb spoke with Sharks Radio about the results on the road and getting back 'home'.
Stars director of coaching Terry Ward says his side need to be ready to play from minute one and not gift opponents a head start as they did against Sutton on Sunday night. In conversation with Carol White, Stars Media Team.
Martin Grubb says his Sharks team had to 'grind out' a 5-2 home win over Telford Tigers to keep their unbeaten run in NIHL North going.
Player coach Michael Bowman spoke with Carol White after Sunday's win in Blackburn - his 150th appearance for the Stars.
New Hawks player-coach Steve Duncombe says his side will come good despite a 5-7 home reverse to Billingham on Sunday. Duncombe told Carol White that the squad needs time to adjust to the new coaching setup.
Telford Tigers NIHL coach Daniel Mackriel was frustrated by his side's lack of concentration in their defeat to Billingham Stars. Carol White of Stars Media Team with the questions
Billingham director of coaching Terry Ward says his side were clinical in Telford on Saturday and fully deserved their win. In conversation with Carol White
Stars forward Chris Sykes picked up Man of the Match honours in Blackburn but he told Carol White that it was a full team effort to pick up the win.
Billingham's director of coaching Terry Ward spoke to Carol White of Stars Media Team after Saturday's Cup defeat in Blackburn. The Stars have to regroup ahead of Sunday's home Cup tie with Solway Sharks
Stars director of coaching Terry Ward spoke with Carol White of Stars media team in Blackburn Ice Arena following Billingham's 4-2 Cup win over Blackburn
Blackburn coach Matt Darlow talks to Carol White of Billingham Stars media team after his side went down 2-4 on home ice to Stars on Saturday
BCD Sharks bench coach Scott McMeeken masterminded the 3-0 win over Sutton last weekend then stepped into the Vasilenko Suite for the media de-brief. He also shares news of a charity game at the Ice Bowl on November 5th
BCD Sharks coach Martin Grubb watched his side lose a comfortable lead at home on Saturday before staging a remarkable comeback on the road on Sunday to take the win in Billingham. Post game Sunday he spoke with Sharks Radio.
Solway Sharks head coach Martin Grubb stepped into the Vasilenko Suite on Saturday night after his side's 4-1 win over Sutton - their third straight victory to start the season. But was he happy?
Solway Sharks opened their NIHL season with a 3-1 home win over Billingham Stars. Head coach Martin Grubb visited the Vasilenko Suite for his post-game press conference, in conversation with Craig Simpson
Sharks head coach Martin Grubb watched his side complete a four point weekend with a comprehensive 9-2 win at Whitley Warriors. He spoke with Craig Simpson from the team bus after the match.
Matt Darlow took the reins in Blackburn over the summer, now his much-changed side have opened their season with a 5-2 home win over Billingham Stars. Matt talked with Carol White after the game
Vince Kelly watched from the bench as Billingham Stars ended their double road weekend with a 5-2 defeat in Blackburn.
Billingham player coach Michael Bowman was frank in his assessment of Stars' performance in their 3-1 defeat in Dumfries on Saturday night
Billingham Stars goalie James Flavell made 54 saves on Saturday night but came out on the losing side, Stars going down 3-1 to Solway Sharks,
Daniel Mackriel spoke with Craig Simpson after the last League game of the season in Billingham - talking about defending the League title, looking at the Cup and then playoff trophies to win a possible treble.
Billingham's GM Allen Flavell talks to BRM Radio after his side drew 3-3 with champions Blackburn to round off their League season. The Stars still in with a chance of silverware in the Cup next week with a double header in Blackburn and Widnes
Solway's head coach Martin Grubb saw his final NIHL action of the season before heading on GB duty - not before preparing his side for their playoff semi final in two weeks time.
Sharks head coach Martin Grubb gives his reaction straight after Saturday's game against Telford - where Solway's 7-1 win secured their place at the end of season playoff weekend.
Billingham Stars Director of Coaching talks to Carol White post game in Sheffield on Sunday afternoon after Stars 9-1 success over Senators.
BCD Solway Sharks coach Martin Grubb returns to the Vasilenko Suite at DIB to review Saturday's win over Spartans, look ahead to Whitley on Sunday, Daniel Abercrombie taking his chances and nearly signing Niklas Lidstrom.
Sharks coach Scott McMeeken takes his turn in the Vasilenko Suite post game to look back at the 7-5 win over Solihull Barons.
After last week's loss in Dumfries, Blackburn's Daniel Mackriel spoke to Craig Simpson and reflected on the four-game Christmas series with Whitley and the run-in to the playoffs
Billingham Stars player-coach Michael Bowman spoke to Carol White after Saturday's defeat in Blackburn and how the side can regroup against Solway at home on Sunday
Solway Sharks coach Martin Grubb gave his post-game assessment of 1-2 loss to Whitley Warriors on Saturday night.
Whitley Warriors player-coach David Longstaff talks with Craig Simpson after his side's win at Billingham which put them three points clear at the top of the League. Warriors face Blackburn Hawks four times in the next five weeks starting tonight - Lobby says his side aren' ready to win the League, but they won't be bullied by Blackburn.
Daniel Mackriel, player-coach at Blackburn Hawks, talks with Craig Simpson after the recent NIHL Cup win in Solway. Mackriel made his first on-ice appearance of the season after recovering from appendicitis. Hawks unbeaten run now reaches 14 months and Mackriel says "we'll go about our business nice and quietly, there's a lot of hard games to go and nobody is getting carried away."
Terry Ward, Billingham's Director of Coaching, stepped into the Patrice Lefebvre Media Suite on Sunday night and talked to Carol White about the 4-2 win over Sutton Sting.
Sting coach Ian Johnson talks to Carol White after his side went down 4-2 in Billingham last Sunday
Solway Sharks won for only the third time on Saturday against previously unbeaten Whitley Warriors. An understandably happy Martin Grubb spoke to the press in the Vasilenko Media Suite postgame in Dumfries.
Whitley Warriors player coach David Longstaff reviews his side's weekend, where they took one point from games in Solway and against Billingham. Despite this Longstaff was happy with his side's performances
Stars Director of Coaching Terry Ward talks postgame at Hillheads on Sunday after the Tyne-Tees derby finished 4-4.
Solihull captain and #19 Rob Eley spoke with Craig Simpson after his side's game in Billingham, publicising his fantastic 19 for 19 testimonial campaign - raising funds for Ward 19 of Birmingham's Heartlands Hospital where Eley's wife Catherine has been receiving treatment for cancer.
Terry Ward stepped into the Patrice Lefebvre Media Suite after the Stars gave up two goals in the last two minutes of Sunday's game against Solihull Barons.
Perry Doyle, Solihull player-coach, talks to BigRedMachine Radio after his side's late smash and grab in Billingham on Sunday.
Carol White talks to Stars Director of Coaching Terry Ward after the 3-1 defeat in Telford on Saturday night
Sharks coach Martin Grubb gives his post game thoughts to Craig Simpson in the Vasilenko Suite after his side's home defeat by Blackburn Hawks.
Blackburn Hawks goalie and assistant coach Daniel Brittle stepped into the Vasilenko Suite at Dumfries Ice Bowl after his side's remarkable 7-2 win over the Sharks despite icing just ten skaters.
Telford Tigers NIHL coach Jason Parry talks to BRMR after his side won in Billingham on Sunday.
Garry Dowd joins BRMR in the Patrice Lefebvre Media Suite to talk about Sunday's loss to Telford but looking to take the positives from the performance into Sheffield Senators game.
Garry Dowd talks to Stars Media Carol White after Billingham's 6-4 reverse to Sheffield Spartans.
BCD Solway Sharks head coach Martin Grubb talks to Craig Simpson after his side lost twice last weekend on their Midlands road trip.
After seeing his side go down 4-0 on Teesside, Martin White visited the PLMS to discuss the game, his squad changes this season and the coming double header with Sutton Sting.
Billingham's EVPHO Allen Flavell reflects on the Stars 4-0 win over Spartans, the new u20 and the NIHL season in general.
Forward 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 march74sports
Coach Martin Grubb steps into the Vasilenko Media Suite after Saturday's win over Sheffield Senators. Produced for Sharks Radio by march74sports
First 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 Twitter
TNL'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.
Sharks 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 Sharks
Billingham 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 Stars
Sutton 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 Stars
Billingham'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 Stars
Billingham 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.
Terry 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.
Blackburn 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 Stars
Billingham 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.
Sharks 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 Sharks
GB 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 march74sports
After 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.
Greg 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 march74sports
Great Britain's U20 came from 2-0 down to defeat Lithuania 5-4 in Tallinn today, making it six points from a possible six after the first two games of the IIHF U20 World Championship Division IIA. Produced for Ice Hockey UK by march74sportds
GB u20 head coach Peter Russell reflects on Sunday's tournament opening 4-2 win over the Netherlands. Produced for Ice Hockey UK by march74sports
GB 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 march74sports
Paul 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 march74sports
Great 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.
Greg 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.
Shortly 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 march74sports
Sheffield 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.
Billingham'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.
Player 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 march74sports
Martin 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.
Whitley 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 march74sports
Great 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 march74sports
First 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 march74sports
IHUK Learn to Play Instructor (& D&G Council Priority Sports Officer!) Scott McMeeken talks to Craig Simpson about the WGIHW event at the Ice Bowl over 12/13 October and the build up to the IIHF World Womens Championships at Easter 2015
After 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 Stars
Billingham'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 march74sports
Billingham'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.
Listen 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.
Sharks 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 Sharks
Billingham'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 Stars
Sharks 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 Sharks
Speaking 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.
Braehead 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 Sharks
Reflections 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.
Paul 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 march74sports
It 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.
Scott Neil spoke of his pride in the players who came from 0-3 down at the end of second period, netting six goals in a remarkable 6-4 win. The u19 international is the curtain raiser to the annual Conference tournament in Hull Arena.
GB 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.
Graham 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 march74sports
D&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.
Forward 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 march74sports
Luc 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 march74sports
U18 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 march74sports
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.
On 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 march74sports
Ball Hockey was the featured sport this week on BBC Radio 2's Drive Time with Simon Mayo. Craig Simpson spoke to presenter Matt Williams live on the show.
Sharks 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.
Sheffield 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.
Solway 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.
Billingham 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 IHC
Warriors' 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 IHC
Sharks 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.
Solway 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.
Billingham'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.
Solway 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 IHC
Blackburn Hawks chalked up a 9-1 win at Billingham on Sunday, and player-coach Jared Owen spoke with Craig Simpson post game.
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 IHC
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.
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 IHC
Coach, 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.
Stars Director of Coaching Terry Ward spoke to us straight after the 4-2 reverse in Blackburn. Produced by march74sports for Billingham Stars
Blackburn 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 Stars
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.
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.
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.
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 Stars
Simon 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.
After 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 Stars
After 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.
Sharks 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.
Warriors 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 Sharks
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.
Sharks goalie Gary Russell speaks in the Vasilenko Media Suite after Saturday's 8-0 win over Sheffield Spartans. Produced by march74sports for Solway Sharks
Player 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 Stars
Billingham'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.
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 UK
A 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 Sharks
Solway 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 Sharks
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 Sharks
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.
Last 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.
Solway captain Mark Gallagher wants the 6-3 loss in Billingham to have the same effect as the last League defeat - cause a 30+game unbeaten streak for the Sharks. Produced by march74sports for Solway Sharks
Sharks coach Martin Grubb spoke after only the third defeat his side had suffered since joining the NIHL, a 6-3 reverse at Billingham. Produced by march74sports for Solway Sharks.
Michael Bowman reviewed the excellent 2-1 win over Blackburn but also looked back on a frustrating 0-2 loss in Solway the night before. Produced by march74sports for Billingham Stars.
Allen Flavell stepped into the Patrice Lefebvre Media Suite after Sunday's narrow win over the Hawks to discuss the game, and the nasty injury to Stephen Wallace. Produced by march74sports for Billingham Stars.
Sunday's game at Bilingham saw the launch of a new web service by the guys at HawksF5 - Andy Ashton and Oz Phillips spoke after their first live commentary which was broadcast online. Produced by march74sports for Billingham Stars
After a spell playing Elite and EPL last season, James Flavell returned as Bilingham Stars goalie this season, but stressed it was definitely an equal partnership between with pipes with Mark Watson. Produced by march74sports for Bilingham Stars.
The Cup win over Blackburn was the final game for Billingham forward Adam Robinson as he moves to Mansfield with a fantastic new job opportunity. The Stars vegetarian parmo eating champion will be missed by all at Billingham Stars. Produced by march74sports for Billingham Stars.
Billingham's 4-1 Cup win over Blackburn Hawks was fully deserved according to Director of Coaching Terry Ward, talking to Stars Media supremo Andy Baxter. Produced by march74sports for Billingham Stars.
Stars' player-coach Michael Bowman talks about the 6-3 win over Solway at Forum Ice Arena. Produced by march74sports for Billingham Stars
Former Billingham junior now with Sheffield Steelers in the Elite League, Robert Dowd talks to Andy Baxter after watching Stars 6-3 win over Solway. Produced by march74sports for Billingham Stars
Stars Director of Coaching Terry Ward talks after Billingham's 6-3 NIHL win over Solway Sharks. Produced by march74sports for Billingham Stars
First 'in-season' episode looks at the loss in Solway and the huge win over Telford. Hear from Martin Grubb, Michael Bowman, Allen Flavell, Andy Munroe, Richie Thornton and a guest appearance from Andy Baxter. Oh and Tyne-Tees derby to look forward to! A march74sports production for Billingham Stars.
A look back at the challenge games with Whitley Warriors and a look ahead to the start of the League campaign against Billingham Stars on Saturday. Featuring Simon Leach, Martin Grubb and Craig Mitchell. A march74sports production for Solway Sharks IHC
On the eve of Sharks' first pre-season game with Bristol, a near 25 minute epic features Martin Grubb, Richie Hargreaves (Bristol coach) and Sharks' players Mark Gallagher, Gary Russell and Iain Bowie. A march74sports production for Solway Sharks IHC.
Preview of the new season for the Billingham Stars - includes interview with Terry Ward and Allen Flavell. Talking new coaching, new tactics, new players.
First edition of the new Shark podcast produced by march74sports. Interview with coach Martin Grubb plus news on fixtures and tickets.
At the IIHF High Performance Camp in Sheffield, we caught up with IIHF Sport Director Dave Fitzpatrick and Lead Mentor Coach Melody Davidson to reflect on the first four days of the Camp.
First podcast from the 2013 IIHF High Performance Camp in Sheffield, UK. Interview with GB Winter Olympian Shelley Rudman who was talking to the athletes about her experiences as an 'elite' athlete, Camp Asst Director Melody Davidson, Team Canada coach and holder of two Olympic gold medals, and HPC Camp Director Darryl Easson. Produced by march74 sports for IIHF HPC 2013
Recorded on 11 June, we catch up with the man who became The Voice of St John's and first President of the Johnny Tulip Fan Club - Kris Abbott.