OldTimeHockeyUK Podcast

Former Solihull Blaze, Nottingham Panthers, Sheffield Steelers, Coventry Blaze and Milton Keynes Lightning defenceman Steve Carpenter joins the show to reflect on a UK career that was meant to last one season, but stretched into nine unforgettable years.

Arriving from North America to join Solihull Blaze, Steve recalls a talented but financially troubled side under Paul Thompson, where unpaid wages even led to fan bucket collections. He then enjoyed three successful seasons with Nottingham Panthers under Mike Blaisdell, winning the Norwich Union Cup and finishing runner-up in league and cup competitions.

A move to Sheffield Steelers reunited him with Blaisdell and delivered a career highlight—the club's famous 2000–01 Grand Slam. Steve also addresses the "Battle of Lower Parliament Street", setting the record straight on his role in the infamous clash.

Further success followed with Coventry Blaze, where he won League and Playoff titles under Paul Thompson while beginning a new path off the ice that led into teaching. Steve finished his UK career with Milton Keynes Lightning, signing off in style with a League and Playoff double.

What began as a short stopover became a life-changing chapter—both on and off the ice.

In this extended edition Sheffield Steelers icon Tommy "The Duke" Plommer joins the show to revisit an eight-year spell at the heart of the club's most explosive and successful era—when Sheffield became the team everyone loved to hate.

Born in Canada to Scottish parents, Tommy returned to the UK in 1991 after securing dual nationality, switching from professional football with Ayr United back to hockey with the Ayr Raiders. A year later, with Ayr facing collapse, a call from Steelers GM Dave Simms changed everything—what was meant to be a one-season stay became eight unforgettable years in Sheffield.

Tommy reflects on the rise of "Hockey Night in Sheffield", packed Arena crowds, early league and cup successes, the club's first Wembley Final (1994), and the dramatic title-decider in Nottingham in March 1995. He also explains the origins of his nickname, shares rituals and superstitions, and discusses the rarity of spending so long with one club.

The episode closes with Tommy's move to Hull Thunder and more memories from one of the true icons of Sheffield Steelers history.

Frank Morris Interview. In today’s show I interview former Ayr Bruins, Fife Flyers, Murrayfield Racers and Trafford Metros forward Frank Morris. Frank spent 27 years in the UK as a player and Elite League bench coach before returning home to Canada. Early Years As a junior Frank had 5 very successful years with the Concordia...

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Former Ayr Bruins, Fife Flyers, Murrayfield Racers and Trafford Metros forward Frank Morris joins the show to reflect on a UK career that began with one of British hockey's most dramatic arrivals.

After five standout years with the Concordia Stingers—earning Hall of Fame induction—Frank signed with the Winnipeg Jets before opting for Europe. His first UK attempt ended in chaos when visa issues saw him deported on arrival, only to return a month later, legally, to join Ayr Bruins.

Frank spent four strong seasons in Ayr, highlighted by a shock 1989 Wembley semi-final win over Durham Wasps, before moving to Fife Flyers, helping them regain Premier League status. A season with Murrayfield Racers followed, lifting the Benson & Hedges Cup, before financial collapse ended the campaign.

After a brief Trafford spell, Frank returned to Fife, where he became captain, enjoyed major BNL success including a Grand Slam, and retired in 2003. He received a testimonial and had his number 47 jersey retired—a rare Flyers honour.

Post-playing, Frank coached in the UK before returning to Canada, where he now runs a successful hockey academy in Ontario.

Luc Chabot Podcast Interview In today’s show I interview former Ayr Bruins, Whitley Warriors, Medway Bears and Solihull Barons striker Luc Chabot. Luc’s first UK hockey experience lasted just 9 games and despite being in the top three UK points scorers, the Ayr Bruins decided to replace him and fellow import Kevin Reynolds. Whitley Bay...

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Former Ayr Bruins, Whitley Warriors, Medway Bears and Solihull Barons forward Luc Chabot joins the show to reflect on a remarkable 28-year UK hockey journey as a player, player-coach and coach.

Luc's UK career began briefly with Ayr Bruins, before he returned as a replacement import with Whitley Warriors, teaming up with Scott Morrison and future NHL coach Mike Babcock to finish league runners-up and reach Whitley's first Wembley Playoff Finals Weekend.

He went on to spend three seasons with Medway Bears, narrowly missing league success during the dominant Cardiff Devils era, followed by spells in Italy, Solihull, Dumfries and a reunion with Paul Thompson.

Transitioning into coaching, Luc won a championship as player-coach with the Isle of Wight Raiders, before later roles with Romford and Basingstoke. His longest and most successful chapter came with the Coventry Blaze, where over nine seasons he helped build a dynasty that delivered four Elite League titles and multiple cups.

In 2014, Luc returned to Ottawa, closing nearly three decades of influence on British ice hockey.

Tommy Plommer Interview. In today’s show I interview Sheffield Steelers legend Tommy “The Duke” Plommer. Tommy was an eight year veteran in the most successful period of the teams history. Do you remember Ice Hockey in the early 90’s, when a team from Sheffield took British Hockey by storm? It was a love hate relationship,...

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Sheffield Steelers icon Tommy "The Duke" Plommer joins the show to revisit an eight-year spell at the heart of the club's most explosive and successful era—when Sheffield became the team everyone loved to hate.

Born in Canada to Scottish parents, Tommy returned to the UK in 1991 after securing dual nationality, switching from professional football with Ayr United back to hockey with the Ayr Raiders. A year later, with Ayr facing collapse, a call from Steelers GM Dave Simms changed everything—what was meant to be a one-season stay became eight unforgettable years in Sheffield.

Tommy reflects on the rise of "Hockey Night in Sheffield", packed Arena crowds, early league and cup successes, the club's first Wembley Final (1994), and the dramatic title-decider in Nottingham in March 1995. He also explains the origins of his nickname, shares rituals and superstitions, and discusses the rarity of spending so long with one club.

The episode closes with Tommy's move to Hull Thunder and more memories from one of the true icons of Sheffield Steelers history.