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Notre Dame and Ohio State - and not an SEC team in sight. Welcome to the Third Saturday in October - your SEC water cooler podcast for the rest of us! It's about time to get to basketball season, but there's still one last game to be played in college football. Can both teams lose? And the court is heating up - Florida really took it to the Vols, and Auburn has climbed to the pole position. ThirdSaturdayInOctober.com @TSIOPod on X, Instagram, and Venmo

Jake and Jay recap the good, bad, and ugly of rivalry week, and analyze the College Football Playoff picture. Jay takes the lead to discuss the firings on Monday and the FCS Playoffs. The fellas end the show with an overview with picks for Championship Weekend.

Pols & Theories give their breakdown and predictions on the future 2024 NFC & AFC playoff picture, NFC & NFC Championship Game, Super Bowl MVP, NFL MVP, Offensive and Defensive Play and Rookies of the Year, and preview and review Week 1 of the NFL Season giving their picks including Psychotic Upset of the Week and Iconic Lock of the Week. View the links to all of their above platforms on Linktree and Shorby: linktr.ee/psychotic_iconic shor.by/Psychotic-Iconic

The Los Angeles Chargers have made a significant move in securing Jim Harbaugh as their new head coach, marking a momentous return for the former Chargers quarterback of the 1999 and 2000 seasons. Harbaugh, who spent the last nine years at the helm of the University of Michigan's football program, brings a wealth of experience and success to the Chargers organization. Harbaugh's recent accomplishments at Michigan are nothing short of remarkable. Leading the Wolverines to three consecutive Big Ten Championships, three College Football Playoff appearances, and culminating in a perfect 15-0 record and the 2023 National Championship, he has truly left an indelible mark on the college football landscape. Owner and Chairman of the Board, Dean Spanos, expressed his excitement about Harbaugh's return, highlighting his deep football roots as the son of a coach, brother of a coach, and father of a coach. With a coaching career influenced by names like Schembechler and Ditka, Harbaugh has consistently led teams to success, and now he returns to the Chargers as their head coach. President of Football Operations, John Spanos, emphasized the collaborative nature of building successful teams and credited Harbaugh as a master team-builder. Former players speak highly of him, and opponents recognize his impact, making him a unique and invaluable addition to the Chargers organization. Harbaugh's coaching track record is impressive, boasting a 144-52 record as a collegiate head coach and a 49-22-1 record as an NFL head coach. Notably, he led the San Francisco 49ers to three-straight NFC Championship Games, including an appearance in Super Bowl XLVII. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY in BONUS BETS – GUARANTEED when you place a FIVE DOLLAR BET. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. eBay Motors With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to turn your car into the MVP and bring home that win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Los Angeles Chargers have made a significant move in securing Jim Harbaugh as their new head coach, marking a momentous return for the former Chargers quarterback of the 1999 and 2000 seasons. Harbaugh, who spent the last nine years at the helm of the University of Michigan's football program, brings a wealth of experience and success to the Chargers organization.Harbaugh's recent accomplishments at Michigan are nothing short of remarkable. Leading the Wolverines to three consecutive Big Ten Championships, three College Football Playoff appearances, and culminating in a perfect 15-0 record and the 2023 National Championship, he has truly left an indelible mark on the college football landscape.Owner and Chairman of the Board, Dean Spanos, expressed his excitement about Harbaugh's return, highlighting his deep football roots as the son of a coach, brother of a coach, and father of a coach. With a coaching career influenced by names like Schembechler and Ditka, Harbaugh has consistently led teams to success, and now he returns to the Chargers as their head coach.President of Football Operations, John Spanos, emphasized the collaborative nature of building successful teams and credited Harbaugh as a master team-builder. Former players speak highly of him, and opponents recognize his impact, making him a unique and invaluable addition to the Chargers organization.Harbaugh's coaching track record is impressive, boasting a 144-52 record as a collegiate head coach and a 49-22-1 record as an NFL head coach. Notably, he led the San Francisco 49ers to three-straight NFC Championship Games, including an appearance in Super Bowl XLVII.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelRight now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY in BONUS BETS – GUARANTEED when you place a FIVE DOLLAR BET. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.eBay MotorsWith all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to turn your car into the MVP and bring home that win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Chris Thurston, Kelly Stewart, Adam Trigger and Drew Martin for "The Hustle Podcast" as we breakdown NFL Championship Weekend from a variety of betting angles. Plus, college basketball picks. Which favorites are on upset alert? Which totals are too low? Join the Hustle Pod crew every Wednesday evening as we discuss the football betting market. #CBB | #nfl | #HustlePod

For a second-straight week, Pete Mundo is joined by Horned Frog Blitz's Jeremy Clark to react to TCU's win over Michigan and preview the College Football Playoff National Championship Game against the Georgia Bulldogs on Monday night.

Nick and Ken do their first looks at the College Football Playoff championship between TCU and Georgia. They look at the difference between the 2 teams and how they match up. Can TCU score on Georgia?  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

National media jumping on Bengals bandwagon. Joe Burrow intangibles mixed with killer instinct in Playoff/Championship games. Why these Bengals are different than years past. Ickey Woods returns to Paul Brown Stadium as Ruler of the Jungle

Taking about who I think is going to win each NFL wildcard game.

The Buffalo Bills are in Kansas City against the Chiefs for a rematch of the 2021 Playoff Championship round. Bills are firing on all cylinders and the Chiefs seem to be back on track offensively after week 4. Host David Palermo talks through a quick strategy on beating the Chiefs and calls on the chess player McDermott to fire the points up with confidence; control the clock.  Subscribe Everywhere  @Numbbillsfan NumbBillsFan.com

Pete and Rob are joined by guest “Waiver Wire” James Harding to talk about all the best pickups at each position to help win your fantasy semifinal and championship matchups. They discuss some favorable schedules, teams to tap into and how to handle the Avalanche’s situation with uncertainty surrounding elite players Philipp Grubauer and Mikko Rantanen and the day-to-day injury for Alex Ovechkin of the Capitals. Players covered on this episode include Jakub Vrana, Nick Foligno, Sam Bennett, Cody Ceci, Andre Burakovsky, Alex Nedeljkovic, Braden Holtby, Anthony Duclair, Jeremy Swayman, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Casey Mittelstadt, Yegor Sharangovich, Anthony Stolarz, Kasperi Kapanen, Jared McCann, Jeff Carter, Oliver Bjorkstrand and more, plus a couple of sledgehammer picks for the Monday slate.

It is NFL Playoff time! In this episode the guys go over Championship weekend =, giving some ups and downs along the way. Check out our breakdown from this past weekend of games as we head towards the Super Bowl. Head on over and join us on Facebook for some fan discussions and to vote on different polls. https://www.facebook.com/2nd-and-Shor... See our Instagram for daily posts: https://www.instagram.com/2nd_and_short/ Join us on Twitter for polls and discussions: https://twitter.com/2ndandShortPod Feel free to hit us up at out email if you want to give us new ideas 2ndandshortpod@gmail.com

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Premier inaugural flagship pilot episode covering a review of the NFL Divisional round, and the upcoming Conference Championship games. We also discuss the MacGregor Poirier UFC fight, Tiger Woods' 100th back surgery, and then close out with our Lock of the week.

PFF's Austin Gayle and Mike Renner recap Alabama's National Championship victory over Ohio State (06:29). Also on this episode, Austin and Mike preview the NFL's Divisional Round matchups (12:35), highlight some notable selections from Dane Brugler's most recent mock draft (27:31), and highlight some notable selections from fellow PFF Analyst, Anthony Treash's most recent mock draft (45:08).

The National College Football Playoff Championship is set with the Alabama Crimson Tide & the Ohio State Buckeyes. Listen to Locked On Bama Host Luke Robinson & Locked on Buckeyes Host Jay Stephens talk to you about how their teams made it to the championship, who is set for a big game and final score predictions.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you'll get 20% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PFF analysts Austin Gayle and Ben Brown recap a wild weekend of playoff football in the NFL, as the four top teams in each conference move on to the divisional round. Austin and Ben give their biggest takeaways from the weekend before setting their sights on Monday night's College Football Championship. The duo each give their betting analysis on the matchup and decide how much faith to have in Ohio State as Justin Fields and the the Buckeyes take on Mac Jones and the intimidating Crimson Tide.

The National College Football Playoff Championship is set with the Alabama Crimson Tide & the Ohio State Buckeyes. Listen to Locked On Bama Host Luke Robinson & Locked on Buckeyes Host Jay Stephens talk to you about how their teams made it to the championship, who is set for a big game and final score predictions. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rayshawn, Aaron, and Seyi discuss who's the best duo in the NBAWho wins the College Football Championship between Ohio State and Alabama?Who will be the players to watch?Where should Deshaun Watson go?Follow us on Social Media:FB: That's My Sports PodcastIG: tmspodcastTwitter: _tmspodcast

Braden Gall and Steven Lassan preview Championship Week. Path to the Playoff: Texas A&M Path to the Playoff: Big 12, Group of 5 Why the Pac-12 is such an after thought The best G5 title game ever? The most Pac-12 title game ever? Oklahoma-Iowa St Northwestern-Ohio St Alabama-Florida Clemson-Notre Dame Brough to you by MyBookie.ag

This Episode features one of the most successful coaches in UK ice hockey history — Dave Whistle. Over a 16-season UK career, Dave spent seven seasons as a player and nine as a head coach, leading both the Bracknell Bees and the Belfast Giants to SuperLeague League Championships, and guiding the Giants to a Playoff Championship as well. A graduate of the University of Brandon in Manitoba, Dave arrived in the UK in 1991 to join the Billingham Bombers. Despite finishing as the team's top scorer with 48 goals and 62 assists in just 36 games, he was surprisingly released and went on to ice for Romford, Basingstoke and Telford, gaining valuable experience across both Division 1 and the Premier Division. Dave's career took a defining turn when he joined the Bracknell Bees. Following the creation of the Ice Hockey SuperLeague, he stepped into coaching and, in 1998–99, became head coach. Just one season later, Dave led the Bees to a remarkable SuperLeague League Championship, finishing above the sport's wealthiest clubs. In 2000, Dave accepted the challenge of becoming the first-ever head coach of the Belfast Giants — a brand new franchise with no arena, no roster and no fanbase. Against all odds, he built a competitive team and a passionate following, with the Giants selling out their first home game. The following season Belfast captured their first SuperLeague title after a 16-game unbeaten run, and in 2003 Dave added a SuperLeague Playoff Championship to his growing list of honours. Following the collapse of the SuperLeague, Dave coached in Germany and later returned to the UK with Cardiff Devils and Sheffield Steelers before heading back to Canada. Now coaching with the Okanagan Hockey Academy, Dave remains one of the most influential figures in the modern history of UK ice hockey.

In the last Outlook of the Fantasy College Wrestling WrestleStat  season, Tony and Todd recap the past weekend duals, take a quick look at Oklahoma State @ Iowa, give you that Championship Fantasy Wrestling advice to help you win your league, and wrap up with some good 'ol fashioned Pick 'ems. Follow the action @FantasyD1Wrestling >>more to come after this week... stay tuned

Welcome friends-We are back and have our thoughts on the upcoming Championship game between Clemson and LSU, some talk about recruiting and of course, Mike Leach. Download

Alex & Scott welcomed James Coleman of 1010XL's "The Sports Den" on to discuss college football (25:00) + preview the national championship game (15:16) + discuss Tua's departure (5:32) + the highs and lows of a wild NFL Wild Card Weekend (59:57) & more.

Steht das College Football Playoff bereits? Wir besprechen alle Championship Games und geben unseren Tipp für die Reihenfolge der Teams im Playoff ab. Es waren viele tolle Spiele, daher: Viel Spaß! Folgt Peter Schindler: Twitter: @GerSooner Blog: www.thesportsobserver.de Folgt dem Podcast auf folgenden Kanälen: Twitter: @SaturdayKick Instagram: @SaturdayKick Email: saturdaykick@gmail.com

Episode Notes Hosted by Chris (@lyteforce), the seventeenth episode of the Ready Set Pwn podcast has finally hit the internet.OutlineJoining Chris to talk about the Vancouver Titans Stage 1 Playoff Championship win and STILL undefeated run the Overwatch League are co-hosts Omni (@OmniStrife) & Sam (@anothersamchan). Beginning with the 3-0 win over the Boston Uprising, to the 4-0 win over the Seoul Dynasty, and right through every map in the epic 4-3 win over the San Francisco Shock, the boys provide all the analysis you need on the Titans victorious Stage 1 performance! And as we transition into Stage 2, they discuss what we can expect to see more of from the Titans and the rest of the Overwatch League itself.A huge shout-out to Burn7 on Soundcloud for the awesome track, Heroes Never Die Music used under a Creative Commons licence.This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-d07915 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Ready Set Pwn - A Vancouver Titans Overwatch League Podcast.

Peter Day is a 2x F45 Playoffs World Champion and present world record holder for the highest score in this intense competition. Having started his fitness journey playing multiple sports as a child, he honed his skills and began fervently pursuing soccer and swimming. Fast forward a few years, Peter found himself walking past the Playoff Championship down in Manly Beach, NSW where he competed discovered his true passion. An F45 Ambassador and owner of two F45 gyms, Peter is forging his path within the fitness industry and finding new and exciting ways to give back to the community. Tune into our interview with Peter as we delve into the following topics: - How Peter began his journey in the sport and fitness space - Transitioning from the professional sportsman track to find his new passion - Discovering and competing in the F45 Playoffs - Owning and running gyms - Building his personal brand - The role of social media - The future of the fitness industry + so much more!   If you'd like to continue following Peter's journey just click on the links below: Instagram: @peterday__ F45 Seaforth, NSW: f45training.com.au/seaforth/ F45 Chatswood, NSW: f45training.com.au/chatswood/   You can also view a full transcript of this episode through our website: loopapp.com.au/peter-day-podcast If you enjoyed this episode of "In the Loop", let us know! Feel free to leave us a review or give us a rating because we want your feedback. And don't forget to subscribe so you can stay "In the Loop" every week and learn more about the business end of being an influencer. Website: loopapp.com.au/in-the-loop-podcast IG: @loop.app

Welcome to the JDS NFL Roundup! This week Lou and Junior D discuss the Divisional round of the NFL playoffs, who is getting fired from the Steelers coaching staff, who is in line to get the coaching jobs that are out there, upcoming matchups in the AFC and NFC Championship games and we give you our picks against the spread. As always, this is an unfiltered, explicit podcast…yes, we do use foul language so if you are not comfortable with foul language or adult situations then don’t listen. If you’re extremely sensitive or if you take yourself too seriously then go elsewhere. If you have any recommendations for topics or if you have questions for us, you can call us at (614)470-4JDS or email us at jdspodcast@juniordsports.com!

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Former Durham Wasps, Basingstoke Beavers, Nottingham Panthers and Telford Tigers forward Mario Belanger joins the show to reflect on a UK career filled with goals, controversy and unforgettable moments. Arriving in the UK in February 1987 as a replacement import for Durham Wasps, Mario quickly became a fan favourite. He starred in the 1987 Wembley Playoff Finals, scoring a hat trick in the semi-final against Fife Flyers before lifting the Championship with a win over Murrayfield Racers. Despite success, Mario returned to Canada early the following season, triggering a five-year ban from British hockey. After its expiry, he returned with Basingstoke Beavers, reuniting with Kevin Conway and helping the club win Heineken Division One, the Playoff Championship and promotion to the Premier Division. Tempted back from retirement in 1994 by Nottingham Panthers, Mario enjoyed a strong season despite the club again falling short of the title. His final UK spell with the Telford Tigers proved short-lived amid instability, before he retired for good. Now a police officer, Mario looks back fondly on his UK years—especially that magical Wembley triumph with Durham.

In today's show I speak with former Aviemore Blackhawks, Cardiff Devils, Ayr Raiders and Swindon Wildcats coach Brian Kanewischer. Brian talks about travelling over 4,000 miles from his home in Medicine Hat, Alberta to attend the 100 Years of UK Ice Hockey celebrations in Durham in August 2015 — an event he describes as the perfect chance to reunite with old friends and teammates from his UK hockey days. Brian's UK adventure began in 1984 when, aged just 24, he left Canada for Scotland via Holland and Belgium to join the Aviemore Blackhawks. Arriving initially as a player, he quickly became player-coach and led the Blackhawks to the 1986–87 British League Division 2 title and Playoff Championship, famously defeating the Cardiff Devils in Cardiff. That success led to an approach from Cardiff Devils owner John Lawless, who brought Brian onto the bench alongside former Blackhawks Brian Wilkie and the late Brian Dickson. The move paid off immediately as the Devils won the Autumn Cup, defeating the Trafford Metros 11–10 on aggregate. What followed was a remarkable period of success. With the signings of Ian and Stephen Cooper and Canadian import Steve Moria, Cardiff surged forward — winning promotion as First Division champions in 1988–89, then completing an unforgettable double in 1989–90 by claiming the Premier Division title and the Wembley Playoff Championship. The dramatic final against the Murrayfield Racers, won on penalties after trailing 3–0, is often described as the greatest Wembley final ever. Brian was also named Coach of the Year. Brian later returned to Scotland to coach the Ayr Raiders, before spells with the Fife Flyers, Oxford and Swindon Wildcats. In 1994, after ten memorable and successful years in UK hockey, Brian and his wife returned home to Alberta.

In today's show I speak with former Aviemore Blackhawks, Cardiff Devils, Ayr Raiders and Swindon Wildcats coach Brian Kanewischer. Brian talks about travelling over 4,000 miles from his home in Medicine Hat, Alberta to attend the 100 Years of UK Ice Hockey celebrations in Durham in August 2015 — an event he describes as the perfect chance to reunite with old friends and teammates from his UK hockey days. Brian's UK adventure began in 1984 when, aged just 24, he left Canada for Scotland via Holland and Belgium to join the Aviemore Blackhawks. Arriving initially as a player, he quickly became player-coach and led the Blackhawks to the 1986–87 British League Division 2 title and Playoff Championship, famously defeating the Cardiff Devils in Cardiff. That success led to an approach from Cardiff Devils owner John Lawless, who brought Brian onto the bench alongside former Blackhawks Brian Wilkie and the late Brian Dickson. The move paid off immediately as the Devils won the Autumn Cup, defeating the Trafford Metros 11–10 on aggregate. What followed was a remarkable period of success. With the signings of Ian and Stephen Cooper and Canadian import Steve Moria, Cardiff surged forward — winning promotion as First Division champions in 1988–89, then completing an unforgettable double in 1989–90 by claiming the Premier Division title and the Wembley Playoff Championship. The dramatic final against the Murrayfield Racers, won on penalties after trailing 3–0, is often described as the greatest Wembley final ever. Brian was also named Coach of the Year. Brian later returned to Scotland to coach the Ayr Raiders, before spells with the Fife Flyers, Oxford and Swindon Wildcats. In 1994, after ten memorable and successful years in UK hockey, Brian and his wife returned home to Alberta.

Today's episode features former Simon Leach, Whitley Warriors forward and Head Coach. Simon began his hockey journey at Whitley Bay Ice Rink alongside childhood friend David Longstaff, progressing through the Warriors' junior system and making first-team debuts together at just 15. Simon went on to represent Great Britain at every level from U16 to senior. During the late 1980s and early 1990s, Simon was part of a fearsome Whitley Warriors side renowned for toughness, deep British talent and intense rivalries — especially with the Durham Wasps. He reflects on the unique culture of the team, the infamous Hillheads Ice Rink, and the influence of imports including Hilton Ruggles, Luc Chabot, Mike Rowe and future NHL coach Mike Babcock. After brief spells away, Simon returned to the North East, later joining the Newcastle Vipers, where he was part of the club's transition into the Elite League and their stunning 2006 Playoff Championship run. His career also included time with Paisley Pirates, Kingston Hawks and a short stint in Australia with the Adelaide Avalanche. Simon later enjoyed two successful spells as Head Coach of the Whitley Warriors and, after recently stepping down, remains deeply involved in the game as an assistant coach with the Great Britain U18 programme.

This week on Headlines, the guys discuss the Ohio State win over Oregon in the first Playoff Championship, size up FSU's defense and what the 2015 season will bring, and Corey regales us of back shaving tales. Hour 1

This week on Headlines, the guys discuss the Ohio State win over Oregon in the first Playoff Championship, size up FSU's defense and what the 2015 season will bring, and Corey regales us of back shaving tales. Hour 2

In this episode, I speak with John Lawless, former player and coach with the Peterborough Pirates, Cardiff Devils, Manchester Storm and Telford Tigers. John explains his decision to join the Pirates over Nottingham Panthers and reflects on Peterborough's success and colourful characters. In 1986, he became player-coach of the newly formed Cardiff Devils, guiding the club through a remarkable rise — from early challenges at the Wales National Ice Rink to rapid promotion and a stunning League and Playoff Championship double in the Heineken Premier Division. One of John's proudest achievements was leading Cardiff to the European Championship semi-finals in 1993, the first British team ever to reach that stage. After nine seasons in Wales, John moved to become player-coach of the Manchester Storm, backed by Ogden Entertainments at the Nynex Arena. The Storm enjoyed instant success, winning the league and promotion in their inaugural season, before the arrival of the SuperLeague brought new challenges. The episode concludes with reflections on John's time at Telford Tigers and memories of the Cardiff Devils' 25th anniversary celebrations.

Born in Fife, Les Millie — known as "Laser" — began skating at five and came through the Kirkcaldy juniors before making his Fife Flyers senior debut at just 14. After four seasons with a talented Flyers side, limited opportunities for British players prompted a move south. A curfew-related suspension under Brian Kanewischer opened the door to Sheffield, and at 19 Les joined the Sheffield Steelers with support from Ronnie Wood and former teammate Neil Abel. He quickly became a fan favourite, forming a lethal line with Tim Cranston and Tommy Plommer. Across three hugely successful seasons, Les enjoyed two promotions, a League Championship and a Playoff Championship. A career highlight came in the 1994–95 Wembley Playoff semi-final, scoring a hat-trick (including a penalty shot) against the Cardiff Devils. After roster changes limited his ice time, Les returned to the Fife Flyers, scoring 23 goals in 28 games, before a prolific spell with the Solihull Blaze (90 goals in 74 games). Now retired, Les lives in Sheffield, working as a branch manager in the vehicle components industry.