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Ever wondered what really happened in those big moments in Cardiff Devils history, both on and off the ice? Ever wonder if that Rumor you read on the forum was actually true? Every Episode Gareth Huish and John Donovan will sit down with Neil Francis, a man who has done it all as Cardiff Devils coach, be it as a player, Coach or ambassador. Find out the real stories behind your favorite Cardiff Devils players, Games, moments. This is Behind the Bench with Neil Francis.
Episodes
Saturday Aug 17, 2019
Behind The Bench Episode 9 part 1 - Devils on tour
Saturday Aug 17, 2019
Saturday Aug 17, 2019
It's pre season in British Ice Hockey, a time for teams to forge new game plans, invite new players into the fold, and for those players to ease gently into life in their new surroundings, of course, it doesnt always work out like this.....
In This Episode, Gaz, John and Franny look back at some of the Devils pre season tours away from British Soil, breaking down some of the funniest and memorable pre season moments and the real story behind what went on in Devils locker rooms in those early season periods, in this episode:
- The Return of One Punch!
- What really happened at meet the players evening in 2006
- The debut of Disco Stu in Devils colours
- And the corruption of Steve - O.
All this and so much more in Behind the Bench with Neil Francis!
Thursday Aug 01, 2019
Episode 8 - The Sheffield Steelers
Thursday Aug 01, 2019
Thursday Aug 01, 2019
Ask any Cardiff Devils fan who they want to beat more than any other at the beginning of a season and who will they say? the majority will likely say the Sheffield Steelers.
It's a rivalry that has endured for 25 years, but where did it start? where did Sheffield come from to make such a mark on Cardiff Devils history? we have the answers:
On this episode:
- Steelers beginnings
- Who were the Stars that put the Steelers on the map?
- We find a fact about the 90's ice hockey scene that John didn't know....
- and of course, Dave Simms and his influence on the early days and beyond of the Sheffield Steelers and British Ice hockey.
Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
Behind the Bench Episode 7 - Captains - Part 2
Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
So we roll on to the Big Blue Tent and Viola Arena era of Captains, The era were Captains really did go above and beyond in a Devils Jersey.
In this episode you will have:
- The story behind Brad Voth losing the Captaincy
- Mac Faulkner the miracle worker
- The most Successful captain in Jake Morisette
- And just who really cheered up Gerad Adams!
All this and whole lot more on Behind the Bench! with Neil Francis.
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
Episode 7 Part 1 - Captains
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
To be as Successful as the Cardiff Devils have been over the years, and in order to overcome the adversity the club has gone through in it's 30 year history, it takes a special kind of player to have the respect of their peers to be the leader of the locker room, to be the Captain.
In part 1 we go from 1986 to 2004 listing all of the captains during this time, from Farmer to Cooper to Ware and all in between we breakdown what made them the Captains they were, and how they forged their own legacies.
Also in this episode:
- How Close was Franny to Leaving the Devils in the mid 90's?
- Is Stephen Cooper jinxed when wearing the C?
- and just how does Ivan Matulik say goodbye in Welsh?
All this and a whole lot more in Behind the Bench! With Neil Francis.
Friday May 31, 2019
Episode 6 - Wembley Memories
Friday May 31, 2019
Friday May 31, 2019
Hot on the Heels of the Cardiff Devils latest Playoff Triumph in Nottingham we travel all the way back to the late 80's and early 90's to find out the early playoff memories of the Cardiff Devils.
In this episode:
- Wembley Catering
- Back Seat Posse take on the playoffs
- Barry Davies appreciation society
- John Donovan gives all the information you need for a Sking trip to Scotland.
- Devils 12 - 1 victory over the Sheffield Steelers memories.
And a whole lot more!!!!!
Thursday May 02, 2019
Behind the Bench Episode 5 part 2 - the Line that Never was (Forwards)
Thursday May 02, 2019
Thursday May 02, 2019
So we roll on to the forward lines, the Goalie and D are set we have:
Lehman in Net
Elfring and Weaver as D men.
In this episode Gaz John and Franny will choose 3 forwards to argue their case for inclusion. to complete the line up.
In this episode:
- Franny and Gaz drop the gloves
- The real story behind the Devils pursuit of Colt King
- and the final line is revealed.
All this and a whole lot more on Behind the Bench, with Neil Francis!
Wednesday Apr 03, 2019
Episode 5 Part 1 - The Line that never was...... (goalies and D men)
Wednesday Apr 03, 2019
Wednesday Apr 03, 2019
Do you ever sit in your seat and say to yourself 'I wish my team could sign that guy?' we've all done it, for a variety of different reasons.
Well in this episode the 3 Amigos sit down and try to create their line of players they would have loved in a Devils shirt.
Each of the hosts will pick their own players to put forward, and then argue it out as to which one should make the final line.
Episode 1 is goaltender and Defenceman.
Also in this episode:
- Matt Elich Stories
- John's memory loss post Heineken Era
- Nick Duff (mentioned for about a second, go look at Elite Prospects!)
Tuesday Mar 19, 2019
Episode 4 - Gone Too soon...... Part 4
Tuesday Mar 19, 2019
Tuesday Mar 19, 2019
The Ben Hur of Podcast topics finally comes to an end! It's gone too soon part 4!
In this episode:
-Frank the tank!
-Deeds and his twitter assaults
-The Cardiff Crosby returns
- Tyson Strachan we hardly knew ye!
And lots lots more!
Thursday Mar 07, 2019
Gone Too Soon.......Part 3
Thursday Mar 07, 2019
Thursday Mar 07, 2019
So we keep rolling with the list of names of Devils greats (and some misfits!) who made fleeting appearances in the famous Jersey.
But the Broadcast team get their first gone too soon as well! John Donovan is struck down with a case of responsible adulting, and has to sit this one out, but he will return like all the greats do!
But That didn't stop the great stories coming, in this episode!
- Franny talks about the ongoing quest to find One Punch, and has a word for our critics.....
- Matt Miller - The Goalie Killer!
- Jon Pelle confidence issues?
- and how close did the Devils ever get to getting Craig Weller back in a Devils jersey?
All this and a whole lot more on Behind the Bench with Neil Francis
Tuesday Feb 26, 2019
Episode 4 Part 2 - Gone too soon.......
Tuesday Feb 26, 2019
Tuesday Feb 26, 2019
So it's the second episode of Gone too Soon, and this episode we cover the rest of the Superleague and the Devils first part of the Elite League, right up until the end of the Iconic WNIR...... In this episode we will cover - The Sports Cafe and it's link to a former Devil. - The Mumps! - John Craigheads hair - And of course the Iconic image of Rejean Stringer. all this and a whole lot more! on Behind the Bench with Neil Francis.