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Banners On The Wall @bannersonthewall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

DRAGONZORD TELLS YOU TO WATCH THE BOTW WHAT'S CURRENT STREAM! Tonight, 8pm, at the link! www.youtube.com/live/6oJ4IWK...

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Banners On The Wall @bannersonthewall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

NEW RUNNING WITH THE HERD! BOTW returns to its birthplace to get a first look at the NIHL for 26/27 Fun, flaws and digging in. Basingstoke and Hull help us bring back Running with the Herd bannersonthewall.wordpress.com/2026/09/30/r...

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Running with the Herd – Basingstoke Bison vs Hull Seahawks 26/9/26

BOTW returns to Basingstoke to see them take on Hull. In the early days of 26/27, what do the Bison and Seahawks offer?

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Banners On The Wall @bannersonthewall.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

BACK IN THE BOX! The Flames went looking for revenge after opening night. It went better than expected. The complete package, the joy of Saturdays and Bayley Harewood is good. Guildford and Cardiff from high atop the Spectrum bannersonthewall.wordpress.com/2026/09/22/i...

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In The Box Thinking – Guildford Flames vs Cardiff Devils 19/9/26

The Guildford Flames looked for revenge against Cardiff. It went better than they expected.

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Banners On The Wall @bannersonthewall.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

LET'S TALK BRITISH HOCKEY What's Current Stream tonight at 8pm www.youtube.com/live/O7McIzy...

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Banners On The Wall @bannersonthewall.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

BACK IN THE BOX The home slate opened at the Spectrum for 26/27 and I felt...off the boil. Giving 100%, a bit of history and a great way to start the season...if you're a neutral. Guildford and Sheffield this week on In The Box Thinking bannersonthewall.wordpress.com/2026/09/15/i...

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In The Box Thinking – Guildford Flames vs Sheffield Steelers 13/9/26

The Guildford Flames play their first competitive home game of 26/27 against Sheffield. It had…a lot

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Banners On The Wall @bannersonthewall.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

WE ARE LIVE! The Elite League starts this weekend, the NIHL and SNL have kicked off, there's hockey to talk about. 26/27 is here! Where British hockey lives. This is the BOTW What's Current Stream www.youtube.com/live/Z38jS-u...

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What's Current Stream 09/09/26 - GENTLEMEN, START YOUR ENGINES!

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Banners On The Wall @bannersonthewall.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

BACK IN THE BOX The preseason is concluded, so how did it end? Saying the right thing the right way, the Willetts hit and the final tweaks ahead of the 26/27 EIHL season. Some thoughts on Guildford vs Coventry bannersonthewall.wordpress.com/2026/09/09/i...

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In the Box Thinking 26/27 – Guildford Flames vs Coventry Blaze 5/9/26

The Guildford Flames round out their home preseason games against Coventry. Rumble, young man, rumble.

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Banners On The Wall @bannersonthewall.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

WHAT'S CURRENT STREAM TONIGHT AT 8PM Here we go again! The EIHL starts this weekend, the other levels are nearly there so we're back to our schedule. Let's start the season right! 8pm at the link, tell your friends, let's chat hockey! www.youtube.com/live/Z38jS-u...

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What's Current Stream 09/09/26 - GENTLEMEN, START YOUR ENGINES!

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Banners On The Wall @bannersonthewall.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

BACK IN THE BOX! Late but great. An audio visual offering. Guildford Flames and Bristol Pitbulls met in the preseason so time to scratch the head about the what and the why. Back for 26/27, some thoughts from high about the Spectrum bannersonthewall.wordpress.com/2026/09/04/i...

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In The Box Thinking 26/27 – Guildford Flames vs Bristol Pitbulls 30/8/26

The Guildford Flames returned to home ice against Bristol. It was one way traffic, but that’s not the whole story…

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Banners On The Wall @bannersonthewall.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

BOTW SEASON PREVIEW As the 2026/27 season is nearly upon us, rather than go into the minutiae, let's take a broader look. British ice hockey has changed over the summer. The journey to unification has ended. So, where now? bannersonthewall.wordpress.com/2026/09/01/s...

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So, where now? – The BOTW 2026/27 British hockey season preview

As British hockey starts to wake slowly from its summer slumber, that feeling that we all get at the start of a new season rises for us all. Anticipation, excitement, even relief for some, it is go…

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Banners On The Wall @bannersonthewall.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

WE ARE LIVE! Preseason is off and running and the off season is coming to a close. Come chat hockey with us, live, where British hockey lives. It's the BOTW What's Current Stream www.youtube.com/live/AHoFka4...

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What's Current Stream 26/8/26 - AUGUST OFF SEASON SPECIAL

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Banners On The Wall @bannersonthewall.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

WE ARE LIVE! Let's chat some hockey as we check in on the big news stories and anything else you want to talk about. This is where British hockey lives, it's the BOTW What's Current Stream www.youtube.com/live/LfvsRP8...

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What's Current Stream 29/7/26 - JULY OFF SEASON SPECIAL

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Banners On The Wall @bannersonthewall.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

🚨BOTW BREAKDOWN🚨 The folk the NIHL National Division announced their updates to roster regulations and game-day bits. 5 imports Goalie minutes British trained players We put the lot under the microscope. Time for a BOTW Breakdown bannersonthewall.wordpress.com/2026/07/01/b...

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BOTW Breakdown – the 26/27 National Division roster and game-day line up rules

The NIHL National Division has updated its roster and game-day line up rules. BOTW breaks down the changes.

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Banners On The Wall @bannersonthewall.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

🚨WATCH US TONIGHT AT 8PM🚨 If the tech works, we'll chat hockey... Youtube - youtube.com/@bannersonth... Facebook - www.facebook.com/share/18mgBC...

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Banners On The Wall @bannersonthewall.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

🚨#HOCKEYSTORIES RETURNS🚨 There's so much hockey content on so many platforms and in the last few years, we've seen an increase in female creators in the scene. BOTW asks the content question, again bannersonthewall.wordpress.com/2026/05/19/h...

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#HockeyStories – The Content Question; asked again

In 2023, BOTW asked “the content question”, checking in with hockey content creators about their creative process. At the time, we spoke to two Youtubers and since then, the landscape has drastical…

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Banners On The Wall @bannersonthewall.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

A team like no other. @dessquire.bsky.social is going to need another space in his medal box. Ost Ost Ost Berlin!

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Banners On The Wall @bannersonthewall.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

🚨GOODBYE 25/26🚨 In 25/26, we celebrated 15 years, drastically changed our content focus and covered every senior game in Britain every week alongside commentary. In BOTW tradition, the season is over. This is Curtain Down bannersonthewall.wordpress.com/2026/04/26/c...

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Curtain Down 2025/26

As per BOTW tradition, we close the door on another season with our wrap up piece to bring the campaign to a close. We finish off our coverage of the 2025/26 season here. This is Curtain Down. Cove…

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Banners On The Wall @bannersonthewall.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

🚨WHAT'S CURRENT STREAM TONIGHT AT 8PM🚨 The last show of the 25/26 season! See you at 8pm! Share around...there might even be a guest! youtube.com/@bannersonth...

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Banners On The Wall @bannersonthewall.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

🚨BACK IN THE BOX🚨 The Guildford Flames regular season is done. 🔵Catharsis with a ruler 🟣Breaking down the win over Manchester Storm 🟠Thoughts ahead of the visit of Sheffield Steelers Time for some In the Box Thinking bannersonthewall.wordpress.com/2026/04/09/i...

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In the Box Thinking 33 – Guildford Flames vs Manchester Storm

As I wouldn’t be in the office for the rest of the week, the plan was simple. I’d get the stats packs together for my prep on the Friday, head to the library on Saturday and print them out. It woul…

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Banners On The Wall @bannersonthewall.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

🚨WE ARE LIVE!🚨 PLAYOFFS! Name the league, we're talking playoffs! And the WNIHL! It's Wednesday, it's 8pm, it's the BOTW What's Current Stream www.youtube.com/live/sn7Vinf...

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What's Current Stream 8/4/26 - COME ON UP TO THE SHOWDOWN

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Banners On The Wall @bannersonthewall.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Hey all, Slightly behind on some bits due to end of season bits so here is the plan. Tonight: What's Current Stream, 8pm, YouTube Tomorrow: In the Box Thinking, a combined review of Flames vs Storm and thoughts ahead of Flames vs Steelers

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Banners On The Wall @bannersonthewall.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

🚨WE ARE LIVE!🚨 Belfast on top, playoffs are go, action is everywhere! It's Wednesday, it's 8pm, it's the BOTW What's Current Stream www.youtube.com/live/o23uc6P...

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What's Current Stream 1/4/26 - NO FOOLS, ONLY FORWARDS!

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Banners On The Wall @bannersonthewall.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

🚨BACK IN THE BOX🚨 The end is getting closer, how would the visitors fare as they looked to get a win in Surrey? Guildford Flames and Glasgow Clan in a tale of stepping up, saying the obvious and punishing mistakes Enjoy some more In the Box Thinking bannersonthewall.wordpress.com/2026/04/01/i...

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In the Box Thinking 32 – Guildford Flames vs Glasgow Clan

Once the BOTW 15th birthday stuff was out of the way, and I’d ended up doing more for it than I’d anticipated, it was back to getting ready for the next game. Thanks for all the good wi…

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Banners On The Wall @bannersonthewall.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

🚨NEW #HOCKEYSTORIES🚨 Nick Rothwell has been on a journey where he's been to the bottom and fought back. Now with ReTribe Collective, he's trying to help players do things differently. This is "Why Stories Matter" bannersonthewall.wordpress.com/2026/03/31/h...

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HockeyStories – Why stories matter; BOTW meets Nick Rothwell

Nick Rothwell has been on a journey. A hockey player and TV presenter, he’s been to top and the very bottom when addiction made him seek help. Out of tragedy came travel along the road back, …

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Banners On The Wall @bannersonthewall.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

🚨🚨GET READY FOR MORE HOCKEY!🇦🇺🇦🇺 As the British season ends, a new one begins. Courtney and Sean from Oz Hockey Media join me to give your into to all you need to know ahead of the 2026 AIHL season bannersonthewall.wordpress.com/2026/03/27/i...

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Intro to the AIHL with Oz Hockey Media

With the hockey season in Britain about to end, what are us hockey fans going to do? Watch more hockey, silly!Anthony sits down with Courtney and Sean of Oz Hockey Media to give British fans an int…

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Banners On The Wall @bannersonthewall.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

🎉🎂BOTW BIRTHDAY BONANZA AT 8PM🎉🎂 Tonight on the What's Current Stream, we blow up the format! We celebrate 15 years of BOTW with live guests, hockey chat and general nonsense! Share this post, BOYB, see you at the link below at 8pm! www.youtube.com/live/FcRNoQ2...

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What's Current Stream 25/3/26 - THE BIRTHDAY BLOWOUT

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Banners On The Wall @bannersonthewall.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

🚨BACK IN THE BOX🚨 15 years and 1 day, no stopping now! Seeing new faces, first chances and a shutout long coming. Guildford Flames and Coventry Blaze were the focus on Sunday. Let's have a look. bannersonthewall.wordpress.com/2026/03/24/i...

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In the Box Thinking 31 – Guildford Flames vs Coventry Blaze

As the daylight is getting longer, the finite nature of the season has come lurching into sharp focus for me. The number of games that are left for me to commentate on and down to the fingers of on…

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Banners On The Wall @bannersonthewall.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

🎉HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOTW🎉 15 years ago today, BOTW was born. A decade and a half, 1000+ articles and 1.1 million words later, I wanted to step back and reflect. Here is my thank you from me to writing, to hockey and all of you. bannersonthewall.wordpress.com/2026/03/23/f...

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Fifteen

I’d already made an attempt at writing this piece. I had this great idea for some great flowing piece of prose and after about an hour, it just ground to a halt. It felt OK but I hit a wall because…

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Banners On The Wall @bannersonthewall.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

🚨LIVE IN 90 MINUTES🚨 Every game Every league Where British hockey lives Lets keep tabs on the Challenge Cup final and chat British hockey www.youtube.com/live/hLN5yQ4...

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What's Current Stream 18/3/26 - EYES TO "NORTH COVENTRY"

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Banners On The Wall @bannersonthewall.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

🚨BACK IN THE BOX🚨 In reality, is there such a thing as a dead rubber? The Stars' 4th line, doing a professional job and honesty in context. Guildford and Dundee met on Sunday, let's break it down bannersonthewall.wordpress.com/2026/03/17/i...

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In the Box Thinking 30 – Guildford Flames vs Dundee Stars

It’s always hard to know how to label a game like this. Back in November, the final Challenge Cup game against Cardiff was a dead rubber. There was going to be no movement in the Group A tabl…

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Banners On The Wall @bannersonthewall.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

🚨WE ARE LIVE!🚨 Let's keep tabs on Sheffield vs Leeds and talk British hockey! It's Wednesday, it's 8pm, it's the BOTW What's Current Stream! www.youtube.com/live/FFQqvMQ...

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What's Current Stream 11/3/26 - SOMEONE WINS A CUP TONIGHT

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Banners On The Wall @bannersonthewall.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

🚨WHAT'S CURRENT STREAM TONIGHT AT 8PM🚨 We're into the business end! 2 leagues decided, playoff spots on the line, let's keep tabs on the National Division Cup final and talk hockey! Every game Every league Where British hockey lives See you at 8pm www.youtube.com/live/FFQqvMQ...

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What's Current Stream 11/3/26 - SOMEONE WINS A CUP TONIGHT

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Banners On The Wall @bannersonthewall.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

🚨BACK IN THE BOX🚨 Guildford Flames and Fife Flyers played out one of the weirder games I've seen for a bit so BOTW breaks the emergency glass. A picture is worth a thousand words. Welcome to In the Box Thinking; meme edition. bannersonthewall.wordpress.com/2026/03/09/i...

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In the Box Thinking 29 – Guildford Flames vs Fife Flyers

Hockey fans; two weeks out from BOTW’s fifteenth birthday, it is time to bring out a classic from the archives. Not seen for over three years on the site, we break the emergency glass and it …

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Banners On The Wall @bannersonthewall.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

🚨WE ARE LIVE!🚨 Challenge Cup, Celtic chaos, the Wildcats walk off the National Division title and more! It's Wednesday, it's 8pm, it's the BOTW What's Current Stream www.youtube.com/live/aUDcuWD...

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What's Current Stream 4/3/26 - WILDCATS WALK IT OFF/CELTIC CHAOS

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Banners On The Wall @bannersonthewall.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

🚨WHAT'S CURRENT STREAM TONIGHT AT 8PM🚨 Oh gee, I wonder what there is to talk about. It's been so quiet... That was sarcasm, more of that and all the news at 8pm Every game Every league Where British hockey lives Join us tonight! youtube.com/@bannersonth...

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Banners On The Wall @bannersonthewall.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

🚨BACK IN THE BOX🚨 After the banger vs Sheffield last week then a win in Coventry, what could the Guildford Flames do against Nottingham? Cuteness, consistency and yes, Justin Fazio. Some thoughts from high above the Spectrum bannersonthewall.wordpress.com/2026/03/03/i...

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In the Box Thinking 28 – Guildford Flames vs Nottingham Panthers

No story thread ever runs in a straight line by itself without overlapping other threads. The win over the Steelers the week before had come after the first leg of the Challenge Cup semi-final and …

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Banners On The Wall @bannersonthewall.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

👊SET THE TONE👊 #HockeyStories is back! Ahead of a Sudbury Saturday Night, I chatted to the former Edinburgh Capital, Brad Bonello. Shoresy Playing against Sidney Crosby Scoring at Scotiabank Arena in front of his kids Ketchup on haggis bannersonthewall.wordpress.com/2026/02/28/h...

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HockeyStories – Setting the tone with Brad Bonello

Hockey takes you some strange places. In November 2025, Brad Bonello found himself on a breakaway at Scotiabank Arena, scoring against the Toronto Maple Leafs alumni. Anthony chats to Brad about hi…

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Banners On The Wall @bannersonthewall.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

🚨BACK IN THE BOX🚨 Late but comes with extra hindsight. Guildford Flames and Sheffield Steelers served up a cracker that gives both hope and frustration in both directions. bannersonthewall.wordpress.com/2026/02/26/i...

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In the Box Thinking 27 – Guildford Flames vs Sheffield Steelers

Flames vs Steelers; a game the away fans didn’t like but we thought was one of the best games of the season.

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Banners On The Wall @bannersonthewall.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

🚨WE ARE LIVE!🚨 Let's keep tabs on the challenge cup semi final, talk some hockey! Every game Every league Where British hockey lives It's Wednesday, it's 8pm, it's the BOTW What's Current Stream www.youtube.com/live/AW02dMh...

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What's Current Stream 25/2/26 - BUSINESS END BEGINS

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Banners On The Wall @bannersonthewall.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

🚨WHAT'S CURRENT STREAM TONIGHT AT 8PM🚨 Cup fever in the NIHL! Belfast and Swindon take steps towards league titles! Does Heated Rivalry + Olympics = a new boom for hockey? Every game Every league Where British hockey lives Tonight at 8pm www.youtube.com/live/AW02dMh...

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What's Current Stream 25/2/26 - BUSINESS END BEGINS

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Banners On The Wall @bannersonthewall.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

🚨BACK IN THE BOX🚨 Ahead of the weekend, let's round off the week. A first time viewing, building confidence and swimming through molasses. Guildford Flames vs Dundee Stars was Wednesday night. Here's some thoughts from high above the Spectrum bannersonthewall.wordpress.com/2026/02/20/i...

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In the Box Thinking 26 – Guildford Flames vs Dundee Stars

When it comes to new things in British hockey, there’s a few things that I’ve not done. My first game in Britain was in November 2005 and since then I feel that there’s a lot I’ve ticked off the li…

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Banners On The Wall @bannersonthewall.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

🚨BACK IN THE BOX🚨 Ahead of the game tonight, let's look at Sunday first. There was good, there was bad, but there certainly wasn't dull. Guildford and Cardiff could meet in the playoffs. The cards are on the table now. bannersonthewall.wordpress.com/2026/02/18/i...

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In the Box Thinking 25 – Guildford Flames vs Cardiff Devils

It is a long-standing thing on BOTW that I don’t believe in luck. Neither do I, as a rule, believe in manifesting, certainly not in the weird ethereal sense that has sprung up over the last decade …

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Banners On The Wall @bannersonthewall.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

🚨WE ARE LIVE!🚨 Let's keep tabs on Blaze vs Giants and chat all things British hockey. All of it! It's Wednesday, it's 8pm, it's the BOTW What's Current Stream www.youtube.com/live/d2EHkNm...

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What's Current Stream 11/2/26 - WHO RISES TO THE CHALLENGE?

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Banners On The Wall @bannersonthewall.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

🚨WE ARE LIVE🚨 Politics and sport have to mix, the BOTW road trip, Wildcats guarantee post season and more! Every game Every league Where British hockey lives It's Wednesday, it's 8pm, it's the BOTW What's Current Stream www.youtube.com/live/X6jUFPS...

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What's Current Stream 4/2/26 - CAN OF WORMS

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