Podcast Archives - Door 14 Hockey

It's the first episode of 2026, and in true Door 14 Hockey podcast, it's chaos! We chat the last month of action, DOPs decisions, upcoming conti cup, before tech issues send period 3 into reverse.

Note: Sorry for the sound quality in period 3, Marty had to compromise on sound to complete the show.

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The last episode of 2025 is here before a very busy festive period. Marty and John look at the current Fife situation and possible signings, ongoing Olympic ice rink nightmares, the newly announced 3ICE world cup tournament, and of course a look at the last of the Christmas jerseys, 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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Another week, another podcast and the return of a familiar voice. This episode we look back at the last two weeks of action, chat DOPS, Challenge cup, olympic games, CHL, jersey releases 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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Another week of Ice hockey action, and Martin and Aaron are back to look at all the stories. Challenge cup group stage complete, Déjà vu statements from Fife, Global expansion in the NHL, and a possible World Record challenge, 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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On the eve of Halloween, Marty and Aaron chat about the last two weeks of hockey. This week's chat includes abandoned games, Olympic rinks, all-star games, jerseys, 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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A depleted panel this week, Marty and Dave catch up on the last two weeks of action and news. This week they chat FT articles, EIHL milestones, McJesus contract decision, Mormon the mammoth aka Tusky, plus THE best hockey give away a team has EVER done, but which team? 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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This week's chat focuses on the EIHL Challenge Cup and the surprise results and action so far. The lads also chat league-wide bans, NHL lengthy contracts, NCAA hockey, a questionable DOPs decision, and more. 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 EIHL has officially started, and the first weekend of action was a memorable one! This week, we discuss challenge cup surprises, streaming options, a reverse retirement, AI, ECHL signing news, and pose the question "Who is Marty Bombay?" 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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In what should have been the episode on the eve of the start of the EIHL 2025/26 season, the lads chat about sudden changes to the planned schedule and look at all the rule changes for this coming year. Also, in this episode, the guys take a look at the NHL off-season to date, the 2025 Hall of Fame, and finish with the usual look at jerseys before the annual Door 14 Hockey podcast predictions

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

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We are celebrating 10 years of the Door 14 Hockey Podcast, new look, new sound, but the same podcast you have come to love. This week we chat all things pre-season, look at the 205/26 Continental Cup, IHUK World Championships, review season jerseys, 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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It's the last of the 2025 off-season specials before the 2025/26 Ice Hockey season gets underway. Marty and John catch up on the signings, stories, and changes happening across the EIHL. Plus, in this episode, the lads chat EIHL playoff weekend 2026, NHL Street hockey UK, and take a look at the Fife Flyers refresh with a little surprise of their own at the end.

Our 2025/26 season starts 21st August 2025 and officially starts the Door 14 Hockey podcast 10-year anniversary celebration, don't miss it!

Thank you to everyone who listened to or watched the podcast this season, and we...

The first of two Off-season specials. In this episode, the guys catch up on all the news stories and signings since the last regular season podcast in April. The boys look at each team in turn and look at the biggest story so far for each. Plus the guys discuss the Hospice hockey event that took place earlier this month as well as the Stanley Cup Finals. 

Thank you to everyone who listened to or watched the podcast this season, and we will be back for the 2025/26 season to celebrate our tenth year as a podcast

It's the last regular episode of the 2024/2025 season, and this week is all things Playoffs. Join Marty, John, and Aaron as they review the EIHL POFW, look ahead to the Stanley Cup finals, and chat EIHL auctions. All this plus more!

Thank you to everyone who listened to or watched the podcast this season, and we will be back for the 2025/26 season to celebrate our tenth year as a 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 2024/25 EIHL regular season has come to a close, and new champions have been crowned. The whole team is here to chat about the exciting final weekend of games and don't hold back on their love for the Belfast Giants!! Also, this week retirements, broken records, beer rewards, and one of the guys has their nose waxed!!

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

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With arguably the BIGGEST weekend of the EIHL season upon us, Marty, Dave, and John look ahead at all the possibilities for who will take the title. Will it be the Giants, the Steelers, or the Panthers? Also this week, league attendance figures, Team GB announcements, CHL, and Marty saves the day and finds Jerseys for the guys to chat about. 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 first trophy of the EIHL domestic season has been decided and the boys chart all things challenge cup. This week the guys also chat EIHL spectator numbers, teams taking action against their own players, the upcoming HospICE game, NHL global series 2026 plus all the usual news bits and features you have come to expect from the Door 14 Hockey Podcast.

This week we had a major technical issue going into Period 3. We apologise for the abrupt ending to this week's show.

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One month left, and it's the final push for the league championship. This week, Marty and Dave look ahead to the final fixtures, discuss the challenge cup final, look at the new NHL animated initiative, and discuss injuries and more. 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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It's John at the helm for episode 130 and there's no shortage of things to discuss!

Lots of chat around the EIHL standings going into the last few weeks. Plenty chat around the Challenge Cup Semi Finals too as well as the deadline day signings from across the league. We looked at National rivalries in the Four Nations Face Off. 

We look at the growth of the PWHL as expansion looks set to happen and the newly crowned CHL Champions in Zurich. 

We also look at the 2025 EIHL Throwback / Retro jerseys  and some one off...

Marty and John bring you this week's show, a show which is dominated by one main story the Fife Flyers. In this episode, we also chat about management changes, generic branding, goalie altercations, and accidental Shirt of the Back mistakes, 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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In this week's show the lads chat EIHL "Situation" rooms, plastic cups, fancy serving plates, a New York brawl, and look at all this year's pride jerseys. 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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Happy New Year! The boys return, and for the first time in a while, we have a full team. In this episode, the lads look back at a busy Christmas schedule, discuss the problems in Fife, look ahead to 2026 with the Winter Classic announcement, celebrate a new world record, and finish with a look at a special edition jersey. All this plus all the usual news bits and features you have come to expect from the Door 14 Hockey Podcast.

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Crack open the Roses - it's time for a festive Door 14 Hockey Podcast with your Jolly stand-in host John and his able wee helper, Dave!

The lads discuss EIHL rosters, various departures across the league, jersey retirements, anniversaries, Hall of Fames, modern art and testimonials and do it all while keeping tabs of MK and Romford's NIHL Cup clash (with added goal horns just to annoy the absent Marty!

Our last podcast in 2024 - so from all of us, a huge thanks for being involved and we look forward to catching you all very soon...

The lads return for another jam packed episode, this week they chat medical officers, DOPs decisions, Rear Naked Choke Holds, Glasvegas, jerseys and take a special look at the upcoming NCAA Friendship Four tournament. 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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Marty and John catch up after a short break and reflect on the last 4 weeks of hockey action. The boys discuss CHL vs Conti cup, Questionable DOPs decisions and drool over the most beautiful jersey ever created. (Marty opinion) Plus all the use 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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Another fortnight has passed, and it's another new episode. This week, we chat all things EIHL, including Dops decisions and video reviews, CHL action for the Sheffield Steelers, fitting tributes in the NHL, and, of course, the first of the Halloween-themed jerseys. Plus, special guest Amie McClean joins us to chat all things fundraising for her brother Ethan and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

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

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Another fortnight has passed, Marty and John chat all things EIHL, player departures, DOPs decisions, NHL Global Series, Friendship Four, and more. 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 lads are back for another dose of hockey news. This week, they chat all things Steelers and CHL, ticket price points, fitting tributes, NHL team names, and much more. 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 2024/25 season is upon us and this week the guys talk about the recent changes announced by the EIHL, the lads also discuss a lengthy four-year ban, pay tribute to Johnny Hockey, and make their annual season predictions. 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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With the EIHL 2024/25 season officially kicking off in less than two weeks, the lads look ahead to pre-season games across the country, give their opinions on the new jerseys released so far, and discuss the new look rosters across the league. 

Why not check out the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@door14hockey
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The first of our off-season specials. In this episode, the lads chat coaching changes and current roster changes across the EIHL and take a final look at this Stanley Cup for 2024 as a new team is added to the historic trophy. 

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

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The EIHL season is over and the Steelers claim the Playoff trophy and the grand slam.
The lads dissect the Playoff Final weekend games and discuss the season as a whole.
With the return to usual proceedings, we also ook across the water as the NHL Playoffs get started with some tasty round one matchups and all the news we omitted during EIHL post-season.

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Quarter Finals complete, we have our final four for the EIHL Playoff Finals Weekend.
Join the lads as they catch up on the results of the quarters and welcome some guests along to preview the Semi Final matchups.
Might even be the odd prediction or two on who lifts the trophy come Sunday...

Huge thanks to Guildford Flames Captain Brett Fergusson, 3on3 Podcast co-host David Grant, Devils fan and LED jersey creator Brendan and AVFTB and Belfast Giants stats man Davy McGympsey for joining us and giving up their time so readily.

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The EIHL has entered the Playoffs, starting with the Quarter Finals this coming weekend. The lads meet for a special edition of the Door 14 Hockey Podcast to look ahead to the Quarter Final matchups.

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

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Join John and Aaron as they discuss the moves and shakes of the EIHL as the final week of the regular season fast approaches.
The lads look at the Championship secured by Sheffield, the fight at the bottom of the table for playoff positions and much more.
We're also joined by Team GB Women number 14 Katie Marsden who spoke to John from Latvia during her day off from the IIHF Division 1B tournament.
Theres also jerseys, craic and all the usual fun expected from Door 14 Hockey!

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March is well underway and an EIHL, several NIHL and SHL titles have already been decided as the business end of the season comes hurtling towards us.
This time around, John is at the wheel and joined by Dave and Aaron to talk all about those titles, attendances, the CHL and once again...jersey designs!
Plus all the usual news bits and features you have come to expect from the Door 14 Hockey Podcast.

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With only one full month of EIHL hockey left Marty and John catch up on the last two weeks of action and look ahead to playoff hockey. Also this week the guys chat IHUK appointments, a case of impersonation, trading cards, and more jerseys. Plus all the usual news bits and features you have come to expect from the Door 14 Hockey Podcast.

Just giving fundraising for coach Keeno bit.ly/48GkhAX

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

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In a relatively quiet week for news, the lads catch up and chat coach reactions and ejections, discuss if there is such a thing as a neutral fan, success for Team GB, Jaromir Jagr celebrations, and of course Toy Story style jerseys. Fourteen with 14 returns this week with Head Coach and General Manager of the Worcester Raiders and former number 14 for the Belfast Giants, Jordan Lavallee-Smotherman. Plus all the usual news bits and features you have come to expect from the Door 14 Hockey podcast.

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As usual, the lads catch up and chat all things EIHL including the challenge cup final match-up, game milestones, and Team GB. The guys also discuss, NHL all-stars, the 2026 Winter Olympics, “special edition” jerseys, and more. Fourteen with 14 returns this week with Nottingham Panthers 14 Jordan Kelsall, 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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This week is the official EIHL Pride week so as expected the boys talk all things pride jerseys. The lads also discuss season tickets, Utah expansions, Team GB, and the Ruff Ruff Relay. 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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Happy New Year!
The boys return for the first episode of the year following a busy festive period of hockey. The boys chat about everything from challenge cup surprises, 50/50 winnings, PWHL inaugural season, teddy bear toss records, and more.

The Lads are also joined by Fife Flyer EBUG and local goalie Gavin Kelly to chat about stepping onto the ice at a sold-out SSE arena. Plus all the usual news bits and features you have come to expect from the Door 14 Hockey Podcast.

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It's the last show of 2023 and the boys are feeling festive. This week the guys chat new signings, cup weekends, changes to the EIHA, EIHL DOPs decisions, AHL suspensions, more familiar names popping up in the NHL, Xmas jerseys, buckets, and gifts for the discerning hockey fan in your life. Plus all the usual news bits and features you have come to expect from the Door 14 Hockey Podcast.

Apologies for the sound quality of this week's show, Marty forgot to switch on his Mic.

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The whole gang is reunited for the first time in a few weeks and catch up on everything from PR vs legit player, Christmas number ones, Wild connections, NHL waivers, game misconducts, teddy bear tossing, and more. 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 regularly scheduled show returns with Marty and John on co-hosting duty. This week the guys chat about Hockey headlines that have made mainstream news outlets, departures and signings, awkward broadcasts, an unfolding story in the EIHA, Adam Johnson's Memorial game, the NHL Global series, national anthem lyrics, business plans, and more.

Also this week Fourteen with 14 (15) returns as John interviews Fife Flyers number 15 Collin Shirley.

Plus all the usual news bits and features you have come to expect from the Door 14 hockey Podcast.

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A special edition of the Door 14 Hockey Podcast. This week the guys chat about the fan and club tributes to Adam Johnson spanning across the world. The boys will also be chatting about all things player safety in the aftermath of Adam's tragic passing.

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The regular season rolls on in the EIHL as across the water the NHL is just beginning, and the guys discuss all.

Also, the boys chat European nights, the CHL aftermath, Kids take over, the current pride tape controversy in the NHL, and a period dedicated to Jerseys. Plus our new feature fourteen with 14 launches with our first guest Guildford Flames Number 14, Ben O’Connor.

That and all the usual news bits and features you have come to expect from the Door 14 Hockey podcast.

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The guys return with a bumper episode! This week the lads chat ref safety and online abuse, stats systems, boy bands, rink development, and a favourite topic jerseys!

Plus all the usual news bits and features you have come to expect from the Door 14 Hockey Podcast.

Check out the video podcast on on YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@door14hockey

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With Marty off enjoying his birthday celebrations, John and Aaron take the reins and do their best to steer the podcast through the comings and goings of the preseason and CHL happenings of the last few weeks. Questionable merch, preseason battling and jersey chat are on the agenda as the lads produce one of our finest episodes yet!

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This week the lads are joined by special guest Anthony Russell for Banner's on the Wall and are schooled in all things NIHL. The lads chat pre-season games, changing rosters, rebrands, NHL salary records and much more. Plus all the usual news, bits, and features you have come to expect from the Door 14 Hockey Podcast.

You can check out Banners on the Wall's, What's Current stream every Wednesday night at 8 pm on YouTube.

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Marty and John catch up on the off-season so far. The guys chat coaching, roster signings, season ticket sales, and John's favourite competition the 2023/24 Challenge Cup format all while going live for the first time. You can watch the video version of this episode on our youtube and Twitter accounts search @door14hockey.

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The lads get together for the first "off-season" episode and there is ALOT to chat about, settle in as this one truly is a long one. In this episode, the boys chat signings, coaching changes, roster regulations, European competitions, playoff finals, NHL GMs, world championships plus so much more.

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