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🎙️ Fife Flyers Head Coach Jamie Russell stopped by the show — and we covered everything!

🏒 From his playing career to 20 years coaching NCAA hockey, Jamie shares stories, lessons, and a behind-the-scenes look into the world of elite hockey.

🎓 We also dive into his prep school coaching days — including what it really costs to send your kid to a top hockey prep school.

🌍 Then we go global: his time in the ECHL, a stint in Slovakia, and that trophy-winning season in the Alps League in Italy last year 🏆🇮🇹

💡 Finally, we break down how the Flyers can turn their season around — and what needs to change to start finding the back of the net more often.

🔥 This one’s packed with insight, stories, and passion from one of hockey’s most experienced minds.

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🚨 UK Hockey Mayhem: Expert Breakdown with Dr. Victoria Silverwood! 🏒💥

She’s back! 🎙️ Dr. Victoria Silverwood joins the 4000 & Counting Podcast once again to lend her expert insight on all the craziness shaking up UK hockey over the past couple of weeks.

We dig into it ALL 👇
⚔️ Stick-swinging incidents
💢 Cross-checks & near misses
⚖️ The criminal side of it all — and what it means for the future of the game
🕵️‍♀️ How bans were handled by each governing body 
🚑 The rise of cheapshots and what it could mean for player insurance 
👊We discuss the need for fighting in the game and breakdown the unwilling combatant and instigator rules.

This one pulls no punches — a must-watch for every UK hockey fan, player, and coach who cares about where the game goes next. 🧊


🎯 Let us know your thoughts on this episode in the comments

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🎙️ Hockey fans, this one’s for you! 🏒🔥

Author Kirk McKnight stopped by the 4000 and Counting Podcast to chat about his incredible book —
The Voices of Hockey: Broadcasters Reflect on the Fastest Game on Earth 🎧📖

It’s a front-row seat to the stories behind the mic — from rinks across North America, told by the voices who bring every slapshot, save, and goal to life.


💥 GIVEAWAY TIME! 💥
We’re giving away 3 FREE audiobooks of The Voices of Hockey!
Here’s how to enter:
1️⃣ Subscribe to our Facebook page 
2️⃣ Drop a 🏒 emoji in the comments of the episode on the subscribers page
That’s it! Three lucky winners will be picked this Friday!

Tag a hockey buddy who never misses a game and spread the word! 🥅🙌

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2 of Blackburn Hawks new boys jumped on the pod for an awesome chat with Watty. Charlie Thompson and Tom Barry

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In this special Facebook Live edition of The Watty Show, Watty takes questions from fans and dives into a packed rundown of the latest hockey happenings. He recaps the weekend’s action, celebrates the Bison’s electric home opener, and reflects on Nell’s retirement and Hoog’s well-deserved honour. Watty also discusses the Giants’ journey in the CHL, shares insights on Mitchell Heard and Jack Brammar, and breaks down the recent bans handed out during road trips. Plus, he previews the upcoming charity game on the 26th, highlights the Christmas Toy Drive, and covers plenty more surprises and stories from around the league. It’s a lively, informative, and heartfelt episode you won’t want to miss.

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Guildford Flames Assistant coach Andy Hemmings joined Watty for a great chat. We discuss all aspects of the coaching role, we delve deep into the Guildford Flames line up. 
We chat about how the Flames are going to turn around their early season form.

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Tyler Perre Joined Watty for an awesome chat.

We discussed his battles with cancer, import goalies in the NIHL and the GB goalie situation!

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