Peter "Jonker" Johnson Podcast Interview

Series 4 opens with a true giant of British ice hockey, Peter "Jonker" Johnson—player, coach, mentor and innovator whose influence spanned five decades. Introduced to the game at Durham Ice Rink aged 10, Jonker rose through the junior ranks and debuted for the Durham Wasps at just 16. He reflects on the realities of hockey in the 1960s and '70s—no helmets, heavy kit, fierce rivalries and the unique culture of Durham. A key figure in the Wasps' glory years, Jonker later became head coach, leading Durham to the 1985–86 League Championship and earning Coach of the Year honours. One of his proudest moments saw three generations share the scoresheet: "Goal by Johnson, assisted by Johnson and Johnson." Inducted into the British Ice Hockey Hall of Fame (1989), Jonker went on to transform the Humberside Seahawks, guiding them to Division One titles, promotion, Wembley appearances and sustained top-level success. He later focused on junior development, winning multiple youth championships, and served with Great Britain as a senior and junior international coach. In 2015, Jonker was fittingly named "Coaches Coach of the Century", a perfect reflection of his lasting legacy in British ice hockey.

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Peter "Jonker" Johnson Podcast Interview is an episode from Old Time Hockey UK Podcast - The puck drops here! by Ken Abbott.

This episode is 01:09:50 long.

This episode was published on Aug 31, 2019.

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