Episodes
18 year old stud forward Gary Kelly joins Watty ahead of the SNL Edinburgh POFW Support the Show.
Published 04/12/24
A fully jam packed episode today. The NIHL 1/2 North and South have their champions after a great weekends hockey at both Ally Pally and Sheffield. With the news the Panthers and Clan are eliminated we look ahead to the final 8 and this weekend's quarter finals. We make our predictions on which clubs make the final 4. Finally we get into the NIHL National league. 4 point weekends for the Tigers Phantoms Knights and Wildcats after the first round of games. Round 2 of games throws up some...
Published 04/10/24
Watty is joined on episode 324 by Lee Mercer who brings BREAKING NEWS about Haringey Huskies 24/25 plans. A new team at the Palace Support the Show.
Published 04/04/24
Watty is joined on this episode by Bees deference man Josh Kelly.  Support the Show.
Published 04/04/24
Ross the boss Murray stopped by ahead of his final weekend of hockey. The king of the North hangs them up after this weekend... We discuss Solways season, the growth of the club, the DOPS and finally what's next for Ross post playing career. Support the show
Published 03/28/24
Guildford Flames Kyle Locke joined the show for a great chat. We dive deep into the Flames season. His three seasons at the club. Kyle answers who he thinks is better between this year's Steelers team and last year's Belfast Giants team.  We also look into his time at Usports and the connection between Usports and the EIHL Support the show
Published 03/28/24
EPL, EIHL, NIHL 1 AND NOW NIHL National champion James Archer from the Leeds Knights stopped by the show.  We talk about his amazing career and his upcoming retirement. Lots of great stories in this episode! Support the show
Published 03/27/24
A huge announcement about 3 upcoming live podcasts. First guest announcement at the end of the episode and it's HUGE. We look at the Sheffield Steelers Challenge Cup  victory over the Guildford Flames. We discuss the wagon that is the Leeds Knights and their 2nd league title. Staying in the national league we chat about this week's Cup Final 1st leg.  Last but not least we check out the battle for the remaining playoffs spots in the EIHL & NIHL. Support the show
Published 03/22/24
We look ahead to tonight's EIHL Challenge Cup Final between the league leading Sheffield Steelers and the Guildford Flames. Support the show
Published 03/13/24
Watty is joined by former team mate Paddy Ward. Paddy was one of the Best British defencemen of his generation. Spending time in the BISL BNL and the EPL winning trophies with the Dundee Stars and Slough Jets. He has been living down in Australia for over 10 years now and has five kids. He is still playing hockey down under with Newcastle. Don't forget to check out our quick fire questions with Paddy Support the show
Published 03/13/24
Ben from Zero pucks given stopped by for an entertaining chat. Make sure you check out the podcast for all your NIHL1S and women's hockey needs. Please support the podcast by buying us a beer https://www.buymeacoffee.com/4000andc... Follow us on Instagram X and Facebook 4000 and Counting fans can now get 15% off of their first 3 months online coaching with Peak Fitness PT  Whether you want to lose weight, gain strength or train for a specific sport Peak Fitness online coaching has you...
Published 02/22/24
In our latest weekly roundup we discuss all the comings and goings in NIHL and the EIHL as well as revisiting Team GB in Cardiff. We also look ahead to the Elite league Challenge Cup final. We discuss what a great opportunity it would be for the league to put the game onto YouTube to help get even more eyes on the product. We also shout out the recent trophy winners from up and down the UK. Support the show
Published 02/20/24
Diamond Hands Daniel Amesbury joined the show to talk  about lots of massive topics. Lacrosse Ice wars How Prestige World-wide got him playing again. FPHL ban Rough n Rowdy First East Coast fight Talkin Trash podcast The possibility of playing in the EIHL Please support the podcast by buying us a beer https://www.buymeacoffee.com/4000andc... Follow us on Instagram X and Facebook 4000 and Counting fans can now get 15% off of their first 3 months online coaching with Peak Fitness...
Published 02/17/24
With already 84 points on the board we chat to the man who is chasing 100 points and 3 trophies with MK lightning this season Mr Michigan Rory Herrman Please support the podcast by buying us a beer https://www.buymeacoffee.com/4000andc... Follow us on Instagram X and Facebook Support the show
Published 02/10/24
Great chat with The Guildford Flames Ice Hockey Club captain Brett Ferguson Qualifying for the Elite Ice Hockey League Challenge Cup final. Team GB and international breaks. The EIHL officials, getting a TV deal in place. Lots of great talking points from start to finish. Please support the podcast by buying us a beer https://www.buymeacoffee.com/4000andc... Follow us on Instagram X and Facebook Support the show
Published 02/10/24
We are joined by Solway Sharks co-owner to discuss the Sharks season to date. We talk about how he feels their first season is going in the National league and the plans they have heading into the 2024/25 season. A great fun interview, you can always count on Showbiz for a fun podcast. We need your help, please consider buying us a coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/4000andc... Support the show
Published 02/07/24
English ice hockey is "skint" Support the podcast here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/4000andc... Support the show
Published 02/04/24
Let's find out more about the NIHL1 AND 2 Playoffs. Please help us bring you more breaking news https://www.buymeacoffee.com/4000andc... Support the show
Published 02/04/24
Sam Cheema joined the show to talk junior hockey development and pathways! He also talks about playing juniors and minor pro in the UK to being on the ice with NHL players, running his on hockey camps worldwide and running a women's program in New York. So far Sam has helped 58 women gain NCAA roles! We are a self funded podcast and any support is always appreciated greatly please buy us a coffee to help us grow the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/4000andc... Support the show
Published 02/02/24
Absolutely awesome podcast with Erin Rose. We talk junior hockey, the National league and obviously the work she has done with Adam's Angels. Adam's Angels have provided bleed kits to all the teams in the EIHL NIHL NIHL1 NIHL2 all 32 women's teams SNL England, Scotland and Para hockey. The vision is still to HELP even more people, if you wish to donate to this awesome cause you can do so on this link https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfundi.... Make sure you are subscribed to our YouTube and...
Published 01/31/24
We discuss the latest senior team squad announcement.  We also debate which is betyter conference or showcase.  Watty gives his insight into the conference system after years involved.  We also look at GBU18 Women GB u16 men and the entire junior set up including the passed decades results for Team GB U20 Support the show
Published 01/28/24
The lads talk about the new ice arena in Trafford. Will he Storm move in? Will the Phoenix play in the National league from Altrincham? You can listen to tall of our other Podcasts on the link below. https://www.buzzsprout.com/267850 If you love listening to the episodes and watching the videos on our page then please help us grow by buying us a coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/4000andc... Support the show
Published 01/24/24
4000 and Counting Live! Watty is joined by former co host Ali Band! Support the show
Published 01/19/24
Time for a catch up with all of you awesome people. Plenty going on in UK hockey to keep us busy. The Steeldogs and Blackburn Hawks have been the hot topics of the day. Get your questions in the chat. Support the show
Published 01/09/24
Digital story teller Robert Greeley joined the show.  We talk about living in Newfoundland, working with the University of Ottawa, Carey Price making the HHOF and we also get into his trips over to Europe including Fife and Manchester. Support the show
Published 01/05/24