Wayne Crawford Podcast Interview

Wayne Crawford, better known as "Reggie" , joins Ken Abbott to relive a 13-season UK career full of big characters, passionate fans, and unforgettable moments. From junior hockey at Maple Leaf Gardens , being drafted by the Detroit Red Wings (1980) , and an agonising near-miss NHL debut, Wayne reflects on early highs and hard lessons—including a Team Canada stint and a surreal "almost high-five with a monkey" story in Russia. His UK journey begins at Peterborough Pirates , where he falls in love with the crowds, Animal Corner , and a famous 7–7 comeback vs Durham . After a turbulent spell at Whitley , a call from Chuck Taylor makes Telford Tigers his true home—despite injuries, suspensions, and controversy (including the infamous Kirkcaldy incident). Later chapters include Superleague Bracknell Bees , silverware with Basingstoke , and a fairytale finish captaining Guildford Flames to a treble at age 39. Best player he ever played with? Wayne Gretzky . What he misses most? The dressing room, the lads, and the banter.

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Wayne Crawford Podcast Interview is an episode from Old Time Hockey UK Podcast - The puck drops here! by Ken Abbott.

This episode is 01:02:41 long.

This episode was published on Feb 15, 2022.

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