British Hockey Chat with Jono Bullard

The British Hockey Chat is now available as an audio only podcast.This week Jono Bullard discusses use of sponsorship money to attract National League teams to the EIHL, the increase in EIHL attendances, thoughts on Manchester Storm, should DOPS have minimum tariffs and use fines for training officials? Will there be any big changes at Nottingham Panthers next season? Has Dave Whistle made a difference in Nottingham? Cardiff's Season Ticket prices for 2022/23, would a 3 on 3 Olympic Hockey Tournament work and Brits signing long contracts in the National League.Also available to watch on YouTube on this link: https://youtu.be/xC_cmon3b_I

Jonathan spoke to Great Britain defenceman Ben O'Connor shortly after his release from the Sheffield Steelers. Ben talked about his recent parting with the Steelers, his varied hockey career, the rise of the national team and what the future holds for him.Chipper - Happy Rock by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100295Artist: http://incompetech.com/

In the latest interview for 'In Conversation With...', Jonathan spoke to Caitlin Berry, a UK hockey fan who has made waves across the pond in the OHL with her reporting and social media skills. She talks about how she got into hockey, her love of the OHL, meeting Bob McKenzie, women in the game and Team Great Britain.Chipper - Happy Rock by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100295Artist: http://incompetech.com/

The first guest on In Conversation With... is former NHL defenceman Rumun Ndur.He talks to Jonathan Bullard about his career, from winning the Calder Cup with Rochester, to icing with Wayne Gretzky in New York, playing in the United Kingdom Elite League and now coaching at AAA level back home in Ontario.They also talk about some difficult subjects such as racism in the game and the reduction of fighting in hockey and the role of enforcers.His love of Arsenal Football and his son's fledgling basketball career are also discussed.Chipper - Happy Rock by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100295Artist: http://incompetech.com/

In another short excerpt from the upcoming full interview, Rumun Ndur talks about his injury affected 2nd season at Coventry Blaze and how it led him to choose coaching as a career.

In a short excerpt from the upcoming full interview, Rumun Ndur describes meeting Wayne Gretzky for the first time after signing for New York Rangers.

Evan Mosey speaks to Jonathan in May 2016

Jonathan Boxill talks to Jonathan Bullard in the summer of 2015

Corey Neilson speaks to Jonathan after his testimonial.