The Slapshot Syndicate Podcast

21/06/2026

“Pretty easy decision.” 👀

After returning home to Canada at the end of the season, Dylan Stewart took time to speak with family and weigh up his options.

Then the call came from fellow Canadian and Bristol player/assistant coach John Dunbar.

After battling against Dunbar and Jake Bricknell last season, Dylan explains why the opportunity to join them in Bristol was one he couldn't pass up.

🎧 Full episode available now on our YouTube channel.

🔗 - https://youtu.be/SrNJPhPpNxQ?is=jdnc-BI0XCPE17_S

20/06/2026

SLAPSHOT SPECIAL - EPISODE #22 🔥

This week, Rossy sat down with Dylan Stewart following an impressive debut season in British hockey with the Solway Sharks 🏒🦈

After arriving from Canada, Dylan quickly established himself as one of the league's most dangerous forwards, finishing as Solway's leading scorer with 75 points in 51 games. Despite a difficult start to the season for the Sharks, Dylan played a huge role in the team's remarkable turnaround during the second half of the year.

Now, after a standout campaign in Dumfries, he's preparing for a new challenge with the Bristol Pitbulls. 🐶

In this episode we discuss:
🏒 Reflecting on his first full season in the UK with the Solway Sharks
📈 Finishing as Solway's leading scorer with 75 points
🦈 Solway's difficult start and impressive second-half resurgence
🔥 Building chemistry with Jonny Yantsis
🔄 The January roster changes and playoff push
💭 The frustration of falling just short of the playoffs
🏟️ Life in Dumfries and his time with the Sharks
🚚 How the move to Bristol came about
🐕 Expectations for the Pitbulls and the season ahead

This and so much more available now over on our YouTube channel - don't miss it! 🎧

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20/06/2026

GUEST CALLING… 📞

🦈 Solway's top scorer.
🔥 75 points in 51 games.
🐶 A new chapter begins.

Tonight at 7pm, Dylan Stewart joins us to reflect on a season of what-ifs with the Solway Sharks, the chemistry behind one of the league's most dangerous lines, and his move to the Bristol Pitbulls ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.

Join us over on the Slapshot Syndicate YouTube Channel — this one isn't to be missed! 🙌

🔗- https://youtu.be/SrNJPhPpNxQ?is=GbuSvZB-21V0QiO1

18/06/2026

CAPTAIN T🅰️NNER! ⚡️

Not many players earn a letter this quickly. 👏

Tanner Hopps explains how he came to be trusted with a leadership role by the Brisbane Lightning and what he feels he brings to the Lightning leadership team! 💪

Full episode available now on the Slapshot Syndicate YouTube channel 🎧

🔗- https://youtu.be/IIqD6Q1a-hg?is=oB1C5la9x1Q_MB3s

17/06/2026

SLAPSHOT SPECIAL - EPISODE #21 🔥

This week, Rossy sat down with Brisbane Lightning forward and Assistant Captain Tanner Hopps, one of the most dangerous offensive players in the AIHL today. 🏒⚡

After an outstanding debut season in Brisbane that saw him score 33 goals and 80 points, Tanner returned for a second year and has continued his incredible form, establishing himself as one of the league's elite forwards while taking on a leadership role within the Lightning organisation.

In this episode we discuss:
🇨🇦 Growing up and developing through the Canadian hockey system
🏒 His journey through the BCHL, AJHL, NCAA and USports
🌏 How the opportunity to join Brisbane Lightning first came about
🔥 Becoming one of the AIHL's most productive forwards
📈 The offensive growth that has taken his game to another level
🅰️ Earning an Assistant Captain role in just his second season
⏸️ His unusual decision not to play winter hockey between AIHL seasons
⚡ Brisbane's season so far and ambitions for the months ahead
🤝 Relationships with fellow imports and life inside the Lightning dressing room
🇦🇺 Why hockey fans around the world should be paying more attention to the AIHL
👏 A message to the Brisbane Lightning fans

This and so much more premieres at 10am (UK) / 7pm (AEST) over on our YouTube channel - don't miss it! 🎧

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16/06/2026

GUEST CALLING… 📞

80 points in his first AIHL season.
Assistant Captain in his second.
Still filling the net. 🔥

Tonight at 7pm (AEST), Tanner Hopps joins Rossy to talk about his journey from Canadian junior and university hockey to becoming one of the AIHL's most dangerous forwards with the Brisbane Lightning.

We discuss his incredible offensive production, earning a leadership role in just his second season, Brisbane's ambitions for the year ahead, and why more hockey fans should be paying attention to the AIHL. 🏒⚡

Join us over on the Slapshot Syndicate YouTube Channel — this one isn't to be missed! 🙌

📺- https://youtu.be/IIqD6Q1a-hg?is=bmWToa768DQMcRmp

14/06/2026

“It’s definitely the best year of my career so far.” 💪

After spending nine years developing his game in North America, Kyle Watson returned to the UK and enjoyed a season to remember.

A National Cup win with the Sheffield Steeldogs, appearances in the Elite League with the Sheffield Steelers, a senior Great Britain call-up, and now a full-time move to the Fife Flyers. 👏

Kyle reflects on a remarkable 12 months and the journey that has led him to this point. 🎙️

🎧 Full episode available now on our YouTube channel.

📺 - https://youtu.be/s1JSIf6HzLE?is=8_akjpP07M6AFwA7

12/06/2026

SLAPSHOT SPECIAL - EPISODE #20 🔥

This week, Rossy sat down with Kyle Watson following a breakthrough season that saw him help the Sheffield Steeldogs lift the NIHL National Cup, earn a Great Britain senior call-up, and secure a full-time Elite League contract with the Fife Flyers 🏒🚀

After spending nine years developing his game in North America, Kyle returned to British hockey and quickly became a key figure in one of Sheffield's most successful seasons in recent years.

In this episode we discuss:
🇺🇸 Leaving the UK at 16 and spending nine years in North America
🎓 Developing through junior hockey and NCAA III with Trine University
🏒 Returning home and signing with the Sheffield Steeldogs
🏆 Winning the NIHL National Cup in his first season back in Britain
📈 Sheffield's resurgence and challenging at the top of the league
⚔️ The highs of the Cup Final and the disappointment of the playoff semi-final
⭐ Making appearances for the Sheffield Steelers in the Elite League
🇬🇧 Representing Great Britain at senior level
🚀 Signing his first full-time Elite League contract with the Fife Flyers

This and so much more premieres tonight at 7pm over on our YouTube channel - don't miss it! 🎧

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12/06/2026

Meanwhile in Australia… 😅

As you may have noticed, Rossy has been well involved with the AIHL this off-season. 🇦🇺

There was one moment from this past weekend that Rossy thought the National fans would enjoy seeing - former Basingstoke Bison defenceman Zach Shankar laying waste to the opposition forward 🚂

If you haven’t checked out the AIHL yet, we’d strongly recommend it, there’s goals, fights and hits like this galore! 🔥

🎥- AIHL.TV

12/06/2026

GUEST CALLING… 📞

🏆 Cup winner.
🇬🇧 Great Britain international.
🚀 Elite League contract.

This Friday at 7pm, Kyle Watson joins us to reflect on a breakthrough season with the Sheffield Steeldogs and discuss the journey that has taken him from North America to the Elite League.

Join us over on the Slapshot Syndicate YouTube Channel — this one isn't to be missed! 🙌

📺 - https://youtu.be/s1JSIf6HzLE?is=cqcE4Qa58DMddw-V