When the host goes AWOL, the podcast EBUG gets called on. 

Marty (eventually), John and Aaron are joined by surprise guest host Anthony Russell (BOTW) to bring you this week’s show because apparently we needed someone else to keep the wheels on.

With the 2026/27 season finally here, we dive into the first pre-season action and give our early thoughts on what we’ve seen so far.

We also get stuck into:

Manchester Storm’s BIG homecoming crowd

Philadelphia’s new arena

Plus, plenty of the usual Door 14 chat, opinions, and questionable takes along the way.

The season is here. The predictions are locked in. Now we just have to see how badly we get them wrong.

Welcome to 2026/27. 

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The new EIHL season is almost here, and the Door 14 Hockey Podcast is back with a packed pre-season episode!

We’re looking ahead to pre-season 2026/27, discussing the upcoming games and what we’re expecting as teams get ready for another season of Elite League hockey.

We also get into the new rule changes coming to the EIHL, including the expanded use of coach’s challenges.

The OVO Hydro is set to host three games in December, so we discuss what this means for the league

We also take our first look at the proposed new hockey arena in Dublin.

It wouldn’t be a Door 14 pre-season episode without talking jerseys!

We take a look at the latest designs from:

Belfast Giants

Plus, we take a look at the back of the Fife Flyers jerseys because apparently the front wasn't available!

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The post Episode 157 – Frosty Reception appeared first on Door 14 Hockey Podcast.

It's the last of our off season specials before we turn our attention to "Pre Season". Join Marty, Aaron and John as we chat all things EIHL from sponsorships, the shambles that was POFW ticket sales, fixtures and more.

Why not check out the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@door14hockey

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The post Episode 156 – Off-Season Special 2 appeared first on Door 14 Hockey Podcast.

Marty, Dave, and John catch up on all the major stories and signings so far this offseason. They chat about large sponsorships, arena moves, and leadership changes before switching attention to the NHL and the Stanley Cup Final. Plus, they finish as usual with a look at some specially created jerseys.

Why not check out the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@door14hockey

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The post Episode 155 – Off-Season Special appeared first on Door 14 Hockey Podcast.

It's the last episode of the regular season. Marty, Dave, and Aaron look back at the POFW, summarise their thoughts on the 2025/26, contemplate a job change, make Stanley Cup predictions, plus more. We will be back for the 2026/27 season, but keep an eye out for off-season specials dropping once a month between now and September.

Why not check out the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@door14hockey

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The post Episode 154 – Dust has settled appeared first on Door 14 Hockey Podcast.

It's the penultimate episode of the 2025/26 season, we catch up on how the EIHL league ended (Spoilers: Giants won), we look ahead to the surprise playoff final weekend line-up, we chat big sponsorship deals, Stanley Cup playoffs, blind ice hockey, and the Jello-Meter (not an April Fools). All this plus more!

Why not check out the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@door14hockey

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The post Episode 153 – O2-SSE-Y appeared first on Door 14 Hockey Podcast.

It's the final stretch, Marty and Dave look ahead to possible league-winning scenarios, discuss the "tiny" piece of silverware already awarded, and discuss ownership of a puck. All this plus all the usual news bits and features you have come to expect from the Door 14 Hockey Podcast.

Why not check out the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@door14hockey

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The post Episode 152 – It’s just far away! appeared first on Door 14 Hockey Podcast.

Marty and John this week, and they look at the last two weeks of action in the world of Hockey. This week, they chat challenge cup finals and venue controversies, a surprise purchase, more drama in Fife, and the pros and cons of "professional" crowd entertainers. All this plus all the usual news bits and features you have come to expect from the Door 14 Hockey Podcast.

Why not check out the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@door14hockey

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The post Episode 151 – Finally, A Final! appeared first on Door 14 Hockey Podcast.

The whole D14 team is here to discuss the last two weeks of hockey action, two weeks dominated by the Fife Flyers, Challenge Cup action, Olympic Games, and more.

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The post Episode 150 – Same Story, Different Season appeared first on Door 14 Hockey Podcast.

Marty returns a bit battered and bruised, and is joined this week by John. They chat about all things Fife and pride, look at Manchester's future, discuss the start of the winter Olympics, and finish with jerseys, this plus a whole lot more.

Why not check out the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@door14hockey

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