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Champions Hockey League Game Day 3 & 4: The Drama Unfolds

View of HC Bolzano Arena. Credit to Thomas Sant. The Champions Hockey League returned with a bang as Game Days three and four delivered...

jamesduncanshannon

Sep 11, 20252 min read

FEDHielo TV: Spanish Ice Hockey’s New Digital Playground

Game On—A Digital Revolution Hits the Rink What a time to be a hockey fan in Spain! The Royal Spanish Ice Sports Federation (RFEDH) just...

jamesduncanshannon

Sep 10, 20256 min read

News coming out Spain: Update on National Teams and the Road to Milano Cortina 2026

Update on National Teams and the Road to Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Qualifiers 2023 and 2024 The Spanish national ice hockey teams have...

jamesduncanshannon

Sep 6, 20252 min read

CHL Game Days 3 & 4: The Drama Builds

Previewing the Action and Key Storylines The Champions Hockey League regular season heats up as Game Day 3 and Game Day 4 promise a...

jamesduncanshannon

Sep 3, 20252 min read

Cup Competition Shake-Up: What’s New in the EIHL Challenge Cup and Continental Cup 2025/26 Season?

Fresh Formats, Fierce Rivalries and Continental Dreams. If you’re like myself, you’re already counting down the days to faceoff for the...

jamesduncanshannon

Sep 2, 20252 min read

Weekly Hockey Round-Up: Goals Galore, Drama, and Glass-Shattering Action!

Champions Hockey League, IISHF U19 European Championships & Preseason Fixtures – All the Highlights If you’re a hockey fan, this past...

jamesduncanshannon

Sep 2, 20253 min read

Weekend Ice Hockey Round-Up: Thrills, Spills, and Upcoming Clashes

A Recap of Last Night’s Action and a Preview of What’s Next What a night of ice hockey! Fans were treated to a thrilling evening that had...

jamesduncanshannon

Aug 30, 20252 min read

Opening Nights Deliver Overtime Drama, Shutouts, and Statement Wins

CHL Opening Week: Action-Packed Hockey Returns The Champions Hockey League regular season kicked off on 28th and 29th August, thrilling...

jamesduncanshannon

Aug 30, 20252 min read

Giants Fall in Overtime in CHL Return

Belfast’s Defensive Grit Not Enough Against KalPa Belfast Giants made their CHL debut with a thrilling contest against Finland’s KalPa,...

jamesduncanshannon

Aug 29, 20251 min read

NHL delivering the 2028 World Cup.

NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly revealed that the 2028 World Cup of Hockey will feature eight national teams, all representing their...

jamesduncanshannon

Aug 28, 20252 min read

Champions Hockey League – Upcoming Fixtures: Game Day 1 & Game Day 2

All Matches, Dates, Times, Teams, and Venues Game Day 1 Fixtures The Champions Hockey League returns with a packed schedule for Game Day...

jamesduncanshannon

Aug 28, 20252 min read

IISHF Under 19 European Championships: All the Buzz going into Ternitz!

BiSHA TEAM GB UNDER 19s HEAD TO AUSTRIA! If you’re a hockey fan, the IISHF Under 19 European Championships in Ternitz, Austria are...

jamesduncanshannon

Aug 27, 20252 min read

CHL Team Previews: From Pinguins Bremerhaven to ZSC Lions Zurich

Your Guide to The Last Six Contenders in the Champions Hockey League Pinguins Bremerhaven: German Contenders on the Rise Pinguins...

jamesduncanshannon

Aug 27, 20253 min read

CHL Teams Preview: Kometa Brno to Odense Bulldogs

MATCH DAY ONE IS UPON US. Alright, hockey fans—get ready because the Champions Hockey League is just around the corner! Whether you’re a...

jamesduncanshannon

Aug 26, 20253 min read

Inside the CHL: A Decade of Drama, Rivalries, and a Fresh Future

KEY POINTS FROM CHL PRESS CONFERENCE When the CHL gathered for its press conference on 26th August 2025, you could feel the energy and...

jamesduncanshannon

Aug 26, 20253 min read

Pre-Season Ice Hockey Results: Last Night’s Showstoppers

Big saves, wild lead changes, and plenty of drama on the ice What a night for ice hockey fans! The pre-season delivered everything you...

jamesduncanshannon

Aug 23, 20252 min read

Skating into the Spotlight: Liga Nacional de Hockey Hielo Coverage Begins

Expanding Horizons for Spanish and Iberian Ice Hockey As the frost settles across the rinks of Spain and the anticipation of a new season...

jamesduncanshannon

Aug 22, 20254 min read

Panthers vs Stingers: Join the Action with Over the Bench Sports Blog!

The Energy, The Fans, The Hockey – Let’s Make It a Night to Remember! Panthers faithful, get ready—because this is more than just a game....

jamesduncanshannon

Aug 22, 20252 min read

Pre-Season Ice Hockey Build-Up: Elite League Action Unleashed

Anticipation Builds as Elite League Teams Face International Challenge As the anticipation of a new ice hockey season reaches fever...

jamesduncanshannon

Aug 21, 20253 min read

Exciting Changes and Big Conversations on This Week’s OVER THE BENCH SPORTS PODCAST

Dan from Entity Hockey Leeds Joins the Bench and a Jam-Packed Slate of British Hockey Stories The world of British hockey never stands...

jamesduncanshannon

Aug 21, 20253 min read