It was a dynasty and an institution - and the Wasps became one of Britain's most successful teams. Leagues-> BHL-> Durham Wasps. For all the top news updates from right across the region straight to your inbox, sign up to our newsletter here. After coming through the ranks of the Durham Junior system, Ian, alongside his brother Stephen enjoyed several successful seasons with the Wasps including the Grand Slam season of 1991. He ultimately split the two amongst his sons, with John taking Durham and Tom taking Whitley Bay, setting the stage for a passionate, intense, but ultimately respectful rivalry.
BBC - Inside Out - North East - Return of the Wasps? Spurred on by the booming popularity of ice hockey around the country, huge arenas started to pop up in the big cities. I would love to see the atmosphere, camaraderie and passion recreated but alas I think only the lucky ones will have the best of the good memories. At the end of the 1992 season, the Cooper brothers left Durham, poached by the new big money club in the league at the time, the Cardiff Devils. Jan's wife Christine is a figure skating coach - she's chair of the County Durham Ice Foundation, a pressure group lobbying to get an ice rink built in the city. If there Former Booz Allen CFO Lloyd Howell named director of NFL players union. Once the doors opened, people would stream into the ramshackled building that became locally known as the Shed. It was an old place, Jonker recalls, but people loved it because it had real character and spirit. It was shite but brilliant, says Walker. Over 2,300 fans turned up to witness this encounter which saw Wasps players icing once again including the Johnson brothers, Mario Belanger, Ivor Bennett, Stephen Foster, John Hutley and Karl Walker. SHUGGY SHOTGUNS If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Contact our newsdesk on newsdesk@nne.co.uk or contact 01325 505054. As a result, the 1993 season was a write-off: We finished bottom of the league. Nationalities 21 players 5 players 1 player Experience Durham Wasps: 4 950 GP NHL: 343 GP WC: 24 GP AHL: 245 GP. So far he hasn't approached the Smith family for support or advice. "I always think it's very very dangerous trying to recreate and dig up nostalgia," says Paul Smith. While best known for their football, the FC Barcelona' brand also has basketball, futsal, handball, roller hockey, ice hockey and rugby teams. Get access to our unique free agency lists and many more premium features . Jonker wasn't part of the deal or even on the Seahawks' radar. The reformed Wasps team won the game 84.
Jamie Crapper Podcast Interview - Episode S4E12 - Old Time Hockey UK Coventry City hit with transfer embargo as fresh groundshare option emerges, Wasps Rugby takeover offer accepted by joint administrators, Wasps relegated from Premiership as RFU confirms club suspension, John Ryan (Munster), Josh Bassett (Harlequins) and Will Porter (Bristol Bears) have all found new clubs since being made redundant by Wasps. But the Smiths still believe they own the Wasps' name. A replacement team was established in Durham called the Durham City Wasps who played in the English League. A Gannett Company.
Durham Wasps - Wikipedia Ian Cooper | County Durham Ice Foundation During their stationing, the Canadians were understandably keen to partake in their country's national pastime. There is some suggestion that if the scheme gets the go-ahead, it'll be up and running by December 2009. Ashley Tait Earl Carlson (c. 1925 - c. 1970) is a former ice hockey player who played for the Durham Wasps. Comments have been closed on this article. Nizaam Carr (Bulls): South African returned to the club he left in 2021 to commence his third spell with Wasps. for statistics. Half went to see them in Sunderland, and the other half stayed. An attempt was made to replace the Wasps with a new team called the Durham City Wasps but the damage had already been done the Wasps had lost their sting. Some are travelling from abroad, such as Scott Campbell and Mikko Koivunoro, to be here and that shows the kind of respect in which Ian was held. The Payney Pirates will feature former Durham legend Ivor Bennet, current Vipers back-up netminder Richie Lawson and ex-Newcastle favourite Mikko Koivunoro. I have probably missed a huge number off the list including all the Imports Roland and Peter the swedes late seventies early eighties. Durham Wasps Team Facts. To trace back the fascinating story of the Wasps and their Riverside Rink, one has to look to the Second World War. They were to ice hockey what Manchester United are to football. Was named by the Barbarians as a player who will feature against Northampton Saints prior to his move to the Top 14 being announced. - Connect directly with players, coaches, teams, scouts and agents (optional) In the meanwhile, the team temporarily played out of the Crowtree Leisure Centre in Sunderland. As part of this he purchased the team with the intention of moving them to a new ice rink in Newcastle. I used to love playing in front of that crowd. Canadian airmen stationed nearby during the Second World War brought hockey to Durham. Your email address will not be published. Bryan Dunn All rights reserved. With a Premium subscription, you'll get access to over 30 tools, features and benefits. He is a member of the British Ice Hockey Hall of Fame . It has been 19 years since the Wasps left Durham but local residents haven't forgotten them.
Chris Hall Copyright 2023 Palatinate. TURNS OUT THE FBI WAS CORRECT, THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOUND THAT THE RUSSIANS INTERFERED IN OUR INTERRUPTIONS, IN A QUOTE SWEEPING AND SYSTEMATIC MATTER, A BIPARTISAN . will not be accounted for with any of the teams they played with in this case. When the opposition came into the corner, the dog came in and bit the opposition's shirt.. only included with the team he finished with. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, 1st Floor, Chartist Tower, Upper Dock Street, Newport, Wales, NP20 1DW Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Something went wrong, please try again later. A couple of months later, Mike Blaisdell, a Canadian national team winger who had been a first round pick in the 1980 NHL Draft was sacked amidst murky circumstances. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Gary Barr It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Ritchie Thornton document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The Durham Wasps dominated the British League for over 10 years. of the nicest team mates I had, back in the junior hockey days of the 90s -Tom Durham. Now Danish businessman Jan Eskildsen is promising to build a new ice rink in Durham. Wasps' fan Dave Gardner says, "As Wearsiders, we felt we'd been sold out to the enemy, to Tyneside.". So far, CoventryLive understands that 15 senior players have officially landed new clubs, they are listed below. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. However, it soon became clear that the Seahawks needed a bench coach, so Jonker returned to the game. In ice hockey you face off. In the early 90s, while still owner of Newcastle, Hall had plans of creating a sporting empire moulded on that of Barcelona. Important: An official team/league url or a team document must be provided for us to update player stats. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title.
While planning permission was being obtained, the Wasps were moved to Sunderland. Stuart Lonsdale The rink was not only popular among kids, but adults as well. The biggest challenge I had when researching the piece was that the John Hall/Smith affair is seemingly shrouded in mystery. Paolo Odogwu (Stade Francais): Joined Koch in Paris as a medical joker for the injured Sefa Naivalu. In 1946, the Durham Wasps emerged, formed by an ex-Canadian airman, Michael Davey, and a handful of his countrymen who had made their home in Durham. He was the best player in the league-Andrew Williamson, Good to see him still playing, was alwaysone of the standout players for the newcastke vipers going back about 12 year -Stephen James Hodgkiss, Great to see he is still playing - Tim Crow, Good for him! Originally a one-off game, former Durham Wasps players from the 80s and 90s reformed to play former local rivals Whitley Warriors on 4 May 2008 at Whitley Bay Ice Rink, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the formation of the club, and in support of the ongoing campaign to bring back an ice rink. This category is for players who have played for the Durham Wasps, the defunct British ice hockey team. One season, Jonker recalls, the team brought in thirteen imports. Editors' Code of Practice. . Four ex-Durham Wasps players will lead the teams competing in a tournament in memory of former star Ian Defty later this month. He went on to coach the sports' first ever Grand Slam winning all domestic honours in the 1991-1992 season . Kristian Lloyd Well done Weaver! "The romance and the fairytale that Durham Wasps was, should be kept as that.". Unfortunately the team only lasted one season before the costs of maintaining the rink came to a head and the rink was sold to be redeveloped. Anthony Payne (c) "It's a leisure facility that attracts a sort of footfall. Plays in - Town Durham, GBR Founded 1947 . But the Wasps' dream ended with the sale of the ice rink in 1996. Come the end of the war, Icy was finally able to construct a more permanent rink, famously using coffin wood to construct the stands. Ben Watkins He decided to move away from ice production, but stuck with what he knew, devoting his time and money to the construction of an ice-rink on the bank of the Wear. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. Team Captains "C" Mike O'Connor "A" Rick Brebant . But no matter what it is very sad the big blue machine is no longer a feature of our Sunday nights. I would pull you up on one thing. The Wasps won 52 with Mario Belanger scoring within 30 seconds in the first period. Every physical remnant of the Wasps, it seems, has disappeared, even the trophy haul that the team amassed in their fifty-year existence. A second 'Legends' game was played with Whitley Warriors, Sunday 6 May 2012, again at Whitley Bay, and in memory of former Durham Wasps manager Kenny Swinburne. Just south of Darlington lie a swathe of RAF airfields, which airmen from the Royal Canadian Air Force called home during the war. Fantastic article evoking many if not all the feelings I have about the rink. Father and Son face off at golf resort - Pro Golfer Matt Killen and father Frankie, former Durham Wasps Ice Hockey net minder at Ramside Hall Hotel and Golf Club This means their exact team totals were not available. Josh Bassett, Nizaam Carr and Vincent Koch are among those to secure new clubs, Our free email updates are the best way to get headlines direct to your inbox. Nobody even knows where the cups are, says Jonker, in John Hall's era, all the trophies went missing and nobody has seen them since.. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Category:Durham_Wasps_players&oldid=1155389537, Ice hockey players in England by defunct team, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 4.0, This page was last edited on 17 May 2023, at 23:43. Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Ivor Bennett, 1961-07-29 England. Will Porter (Bristol Bears): Pat Lam acted swiftly following the injury to Harry Randall to bring in the talented scrum-half as cover. But Jan Eskildsen remains upbeat: "I haven't got time to judge their opinion, I'm building an ice rink before December, that's my focus.". They say they were losing money and, without further backing, could not afford to carry on. FORMER Durham ice hockey player Jonathan Weaver has signed for Telford Tigers which is thought to make him the last Durham Wasp still on ice. When the compressor failed one morning it became obvious immediately to the people who had control of the rink finances at the time that 30K+ could not be found for a temporary repair and they had no option but to wind up the business and sell. Adam McDonough Tickets are available from Newcastle Arenas box office and also from Breakout ice hockey shop on Gilesgate bank in Durham, priced at 5 for adults and 2.50 for children under 12. Even though tip-off was at 6:30, from as early as 10:00am, a queue would be forming outside the rink. Being injured for large parts of the last season we played was difficult and then not being able to play for almost 12 months has been tough but it has put a lot of things into perspective. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Will Simonds (Chinnor): Young centre took an opportunity with National League One side Chinnor. Whilst at Bristol he helped set up . Many of these derbies happened during the Castle Eden Cup, a tournament that featured the big teams in the North East.
Durham Wasps Statistics and History - Hockeydb.com Now the ice hockey team could make a comeback if plans to build a new rink materialise. He joined Telford Tigers in 2014 and after an injury-hit 2019-20 season made a comeback late in the season to help the team win league and cup titles. It proved impossible to keep the team going and the 2010/11 season was the last featuring a Newcastle team.
The Rise and Fall of the Durham Wasps - Old Time Hockey UK denotes that the player only appeared in the playoffs.
Legends Game - Durham Wasps take on Whitley Warriors Editors' Code of Practice. If one came in and said, I've got a bit of a bad knee, he'd be on the plane home the next morning. It was a tactic that paid off for the Wasps, as throughout the years quality imports were brought in who not only had a massive influence on the team at the time, but also how ice hockey was played in Durham. During the 1930s there wasn't much call for ice due to the increasing use of refrigerators. Great home grown talent was complemented by world class foreign players. The Wasps like my Judo where and are a huge part of my growing up to watch a group of Home Grown Heros grow into the Superb team they turned out to be. Therefore would you be able to leave a rating, preferably a 5 star rating and review on iTunes. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, 1st Floor, Chartist Tower, Upper Dock Street, Newport, Wales, NP20 1DW Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. But that sporting dream died when the rink closed in 1996. At the same time, the rink was in need of significant investment. It was devastating, says Jonker speaking about the sale, it was the lifeblood of this city, gone. From the age of ten, Jonker would make his way down to the rink almost everyday after school. The team was bought by Sir John Hall and moved to the neighbouring city of Newcastle Upon Tyne in August 1996. The only reason we didn't get relegated was because the league got expanded the same year, says Walker. contact the editor here. Sir John Hall is not a popular man in Durham. Mark Florence Playing career [ edit] The Durham Wasps began their prosperous start to hockey just after the war, and were started by Michael Davey of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, along with a few other Canadians, who after the war made their homes in Durham. Under league regulations, teams were only allowed to have four foreign players, called imports, on the books at any one time. A new unrelated team, the Newcastle Vipers were founded in 2002 to keep the city's ice hockey heritage alive, but due to low crowds and problems getting regular ice time at the Arena, in November 2010 the Vipers were forced to move in with the 'old enemy' and play for part of their final season out of the Hillheads rink in Whitley Bay. "Of course we were losing money. denotes that the player's career team information is inaccurate due to incomplete data made available by a league. PAYNEY PIRATES Special counsel John Durham, who investigated potential government wrongdoing in the early days of the Trump-Russia probe, defended his report in an often-contentious congressional hearing . "I would like to say it's not ice hockey, it's ice. The public's reaction was hostile and bitter. A to Z Encyclopaedia of Ice Hockey entry British Ice Hockey Hall of Fame entry Cameron Dodson (Stade Aurillacois Cantal Auvergne): The second row was the only signing Wasps made following the lifting of their recruitment freeze in the summer. Martin King
Durham Wasps | Ice Hockey Wiki | Fandom John Frederick james smith, known simply as Icy, was a local businessman who would go on to become one of the forefathers of British ice hockey. Nobody seems to know what exactly happened for sure. Full construction of the Riverside Rink was hampered by the lack of manpower in war time, and so Icy made do with a massive marquee which, legend has it, was one of the largest in the world at the time. provide media training opportunities to our team of more than 150 students. As the Wasps grew, so too did the crowds. All 5 Star reviews get a shout out on the Podcast. Paul Dixon Weaver said: I am really pleased to be returning for the forthcoming season. Gary Barr said: We have been overwhelmed by the support from fellow team-mates of Ians who have agreed to come and pay tribute to him in this way. Half a mile from Durham Cathedral once lay a building that held almost as much, if not more, significance for those that call this city home. That still leaves 28 members of the senior squad who, as yet, have not secured a new club or had it officially announced, they are: Alfie Barbeary, Tim Cardall, Ali Crossdale, Tom Cruse, Kieran. Then this January 2009, Jan Eskildsen took a major step towards resurrecting the dream. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Dan Frost (Exeter Chiefs): Hooker was snapped up by Rob Baxter on injury dispensation as Iestyn Harris recovers from back surgery. If anyone requires any further information you can contact Gary at his email address g.barr91@yahoo.co.uk Doors open on August 27 at 6:15pm Tournament begins 7:00pm Tournament ends (approx) 9:10pm. Originally a one-off game, former Durham Wasps players from the 80s and 90s reformed to play former local rivals Whitley Warriors on 4 May 2008 at Whitley Bay Ice Rink, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the formation of the club, and in support of the ongoing campaign to bring back an ice rink. Hall's master plan was to develop a massive sporting complex just west of Newcastle's city centre at Leazes Park. Harold Evans. Made out of corrugated steel and concrete, it was a grey, dull structure that, if you didn't know any better, you wouldn't look twice at. Michael Bowman Four ex-Durham Wasps players will lead the teams competing in a tournament in memory of former star Ian Defty later this month. The Smiths have never spoken publicly about that period, until now. He brings so much to the team with his experience, know-how and all-around competitive nature, he is an example to all the younger players as to what it takes to succeed. Simon Kears They were great. They had everything at the ice rink. Simon Leach Ian, who hailed from Durham, died in April of this year, aged 28, having enjoyed a semi professional career spanning more than 12 years with several clubs, including Newcastle, Whitley Bay, Durham, Hull, Guildford and Dumfries/Solway. Sign up for EP Premium and verify your profile to access these benefits. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Learn how and when to remove this template message, Great Britain men's national ice hockey team, Great Britain women's national ice hockey team, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Durham_Wasps&oldid=1159261844, Sports clubs and teams disestablished in 1996, Articles lacking sources from January 2008, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 4.0, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, This page was last edited on 9 June 2023, at 07:41. Paul Ferone Originally a one-off game, former Durham Wasps players from the 80s and 90s reformed to play former local rivals Whitley Warriors on 4 May 2008 at Whitley Bay Ice Rink, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the formation of the club, and in support of the ongoing campaign to bring back an ice rink. Then Mario, Rick and Mike O Connor. Im delighted to have him on the roster once more.. We only use official stats. The Durham Wasps were far and away the most successful sports team ever seen in the North East of England. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. While the Wasps got great crowds for every match they played at the Riverside Rink, by far and away the most well attended were local derbies. The Smith family also think the whole scheme is a bit of a fantasy. Loved reading the article guys,as a long time Nottingham Panthers fan I well remember Big Blues visits to Lower Parliament Street in the mid to late 80s and early 90s and how we usually got a lesson in how to play hockey! Like Icy Smith who made the first ice stadium, Jan is trying to build Durham's second rink in a period of financial meltdown. So you may see players with all zeros for statistics. That's when Icy Smith stepped in. After hanging up his skates he moved to Bristol as General Manager of the Frogmore Street ice rink. Shaun Kippin Hecklers Corner. The Newcastle team, after several changes, is now known as the Newcastle Vipers . Learn how your comment data is processed. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Welcome to Palatinates website.
ICE HOCKEY: Ex Durham Wasps player signs for Telford Tigers Where 15 former Wasps are now playing - and the 28 searching for clubs In the beginning To trace back the fascinating story of the Wasps and their Riverside Rink, one has to look to the Second World War. The Ian Defty Memorial Trophy will be up for grabs in the four-way tournament on Wednesday, August 27 at the Newcastle Arena.
Trump-era special counsel Durham defends his report on Russia probe : NPR The Wasps were notoriously ruthless with imports. During the glory years, Icy's grandson Tom was the President of the Wasps, and his great grandson Paul became the player coach. During his two years with the Newcastle Vipers, he was a member of the Findus Cup-winning side. Players, coaches and staff were all included in the 167 people who lost their jobs last month when Wasps Holdings Limited entered into administration. Your version of events regarding the sale of the the Wasps and the ultimate closure of rink is somewhat inaccurate.
Peter or Jonker, as most hockey folk know him, enjoyed a career spanning five decades. Around this time, John Hall, then owner of Newcastle United Football Club, laid plans to form a centre of sporting excellence in Newcastle. Anthony Johnson For 13 years there has been no rink or ice hockey team in Durham. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Everyone was scared of coming to Durham. 1990 Three seasons later, division 1 side the Humberside Seahawks, shocked the world by paying a 35,000 fee to the Durham Wasps for the transfer of sons Stephen, Anthony and Shaun. nice article, glad to see the students of durham taking an interest in the wasps, the fall of the wasps was a lot more complicated than stated. Required fields are marked *. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Therefore, when in 1996 one of the wealthiest and most influential men in the North East came knocking with a big money offer, things changed forever. And it was the Sunderland basketball team that was poached by Hall and named the Newcastle Comets. Johnathan Hesler Some would say john hall stole the wasps others that the life of the wasps extended even if under new colours. A Gannett Company. From a player's perspective, Jonker says the atmosphere was unmatchable.
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Durham Wasps - Revival Games - EP Contact Book listing of your profile (optional) You are in: Inside Out > North East > Return of the Wasps? Wasps Legends - who are the group bidding to save Wasps? This featured some players who the new Wasps owners decided not to retain, as well as players from the junior teams. Simon McGinnety Since then attempts at reviving the Wasps have been next to non-existent, with Walker citing money and land as the biggest issues, there's no shortage of desire. Speaking about life after the Wasps, Jonker adds: I cannot understand where kids go to now. Its funny as I was only telling my son about the Durham Wasps the other night while we were watching the Sheffield Steelers. My heros Ian Dobson, Hepp Tindale, Jonka Phil and Davy Macdonald Micky Curry Keith and John Franklin Lordy Roly Glyn Hall Ivor Bennet, Paul and Damien Smith. Hockey season ran in the winter months, with games taking place on Sundays. Weaves is one of the best British players of all time, said Telfords head coach and general manager, Tom Watkins. Defty was also involved with the Great Britain squad for many years and won a gold medal as assistant captain of the under-19 Great Britain squad in the European championships. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to From the outside, the building was nothing in comparison to the Norman works of human ingenuity that dominate the landscape. Over 2,300 fans turned up to witness this . Biyi Alo (Racing 92): Was the first to land a new club but has yet to make his debut in France. After a season of playing out of Crowtree, Wasps were taken to Newcastle and renamed the Newcastle Cobras. And that's where the key is.". According to Walker, there is astrong desire for an ice rink. My Line-Up Add Player Add Staff Add Roster/Stats EP Contact Book NHL Draft Guide Fantasy Guide EP Rinkside Contact Elite Prospects Go Premium for Elite Prospects Support. Durham Ice Rink has a long and colourful history.
Paul A Smith - Member of the Board - The Tony Blair Sports Foundation Therefore would you be able to leave a rating, preferably a 5 star rating and review on iTunes. With the rise of teams such as the Cardiff Devils and Sheffield Steelers, the Wasps started to struggle to fund a competitive team. Four thousand people once watched their games, making Durham one of the most intimidating places in any sport for visiting teams. Head down on a Friday night, and such were the crowds that Jonker guarantees that you wouldn't be able to see the ice., After making his way through the youth system, Jonker made his debut for the Wasps at the age of sixteen, a moment that he describes as everything I ever wanted. Jonker was an early product of a youth system that would become known nationwide for producing quality, homegrown talent. He is a former captain of the famous Durham Wasps and is in the top 10 all time leading premiership goal scorers for the sport.
Elite Prospects - Durham Wasps - Where are they now? However, this being North England as opposed to North America, ice skating rinks were hard to come by. While all of the Castle Eden Cup games were a matter of regional pride, the team with whom the Wasps held the strongest rivalry were the Whitley Bay Warriors: When you went to Whitley, Jonker says, you knew you were going just for a good fight. It had begun as a sibling rivalry involving the Smiths. The Durham Wasps were an ice hockey team located in Durham and was one of England's most well-known names in ice hockey.
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