Malcolm Giles,
Very sorry to hear about Allan. A good man. Would you be able to help me with an obit of Allan for the new Ice Hockey Annual? If so, please drop me a line at [email protected].
Thanks, Stewart

I have just spent half an hour talking with Marsh Key on the phone.It was both exciting and nostalgic reminiscing about days gone by in British Ice Hockey. In my and many others opinion Marshall was the finest ever British Ice Hockey player. He told me about this IHJUK site and I am most grateful. Scanning the Hall of Fame brings up names that I had long forgotten and I would like to thank all of the contributors for their hard work.

Hi there , I was wondering if anybody remembers my father in law Laurence wright (Scotty) he played for the Durham wasps from 1957 - 1962. He played in defence no. 5. We took him to the legends match in 2012 and we had a great day out. If anybody has info please contact me. Thanks Adrian

Giles

Re Alan Woodhead - Thanks for your message. I spoke to him by phone recently and then emailed the Whelsby Ridding Stables leaving my land line phone number.

In the process of slowly (very slowly) compiling with two co-authors a book on the exploits of the Great Britain team at the Olympics, World ad European championships since 1910 I have reached 1953 and am requesting assistance re three players from that team where there is a shortage of biographical non hockey details. These are Grimsby's Pat Mudd and Joe Bell and Bobby 'Butch 'Cartwright both of Durham Wasps.

I am looking for exact dates of birth for the two Durham players and place of birth for Bell, plus what did they do for a living and if they are still with us where did they live and where are they living now and any other salient facts that would be of interest to potential readers in about three years or so time!

Any and all assistance will be credited.

Hi John,
Found this by chance.
I was in that very team alongside you.
Remember in one of the final games possibly against France your shoulder I think was injured.
Looking back a great experience.
Gordon Latto

I played for the Altrincham Aces in the latter part of the 1980-81 season and had a wonderful experience playing against Nottingham one night. There is a picture somewhere of myself being deposited over the bench onto my teammates! I do remember scoring a few goals and having at least 3 fights before being thrown out of the game! I recall being interviewed by a London newspaper over the phone after Nottingham lost their next match against Streatham. I was to blame (I think I was referred to as "the Canadian hooligan" because of the injuries and suspensions I caused! The funny thing was that my Grandpa was from Nottingham originally and my uncle was Archie Stinchcombe. Small world! I had a wonderful time in England and we go back as often as we can to see our daughter and grandchildren near London. I still keep in touch with Keith Purvis, the Altrincham team manager at the time and managed a visit with he and his wife Stephanie a few trips ago!