StormCast

Manchester Storm have embarked on a four-game road trip that sees them travel the length of the UK in the hunt for Motorpoint Elite League points. We joined the team in Glasgow for the first of those games as Storm took away the points in a 2-1 victory, chatting a trio of noisy fans plus we speak with coaches Cameron Critchlow and Dallas Ehrhardt as well as Brandon Cutler and Lewis Hook. We also r...

Dennis Busby is currently enjoying a second season with the Manchester Storm, but he's had quite the journey to get here. From his beginnings in Barrie, Ontario, to the NHL draft, a year out due to Covid before eventually arriving in Manchester where he has flourished under Cameron Critchlow, Dennis has quite the story to tell. In this chat, recorded just before the start of the season, Dennis tel...

The next two games sees Manchester Storm on the road as they make their way to Cardiff then Coventry in the search for Challenge Cup points. We look ahead to Friday night with the Devils and Saturday with the Blaze as we're joined by player-assistant coach Dallas Ehrhardt and forward Stephen Johnson. We also recap last Saturday's cup opener against Nottingham Panthers and news of the leadership gr...

During 2025/26, Joe Nardi showed himself to be one of the go to guys for Cameron Critchlow and Manchester Storm in what turned into a successful season for the club. So the announcement of his return was one that was always going to go down well among the Storm support. In this episode of StormCast - recorded just before the start of the season - Joe looks back on his first season in Manchester co...

The 2026/27 season is about to begin and the small matter of early Challenge Cup points is on the agenda for Cameron Critchlow and his team. In this episode of StormCast, we look ahead to the weekend double header with Nottingham Panthers in the cup and take a reflective look back on Sunday's homecoming game with Sheffield Steelers. Panthers' webcast commentator Jono Bullard joins us to give the o...

It's been an historic week for Manchester Storm and for one family, the return to the AO Arena meant everything. John Crawley was the club's equipment manager between 1995 and 2002, son Nick played in those first couple of years and now grandson, Josh, is keeping the legacy going. We speak to all three generations of the Crawleys about their experiences as they reflect on an incredible first game...

We're set for an historic weekend as Manchester Storm finally return home to the AO Arena after 24 years. It's been the day Storm fans have waited for with great anticipation as Cameron Critchlow and his team get ready to hit the ice in their new/old home for the first time this Sunday when they take on Sheffield Steelers. To mark the occasion, we speak to the man for whom this weekend means so mu...

It's often said that you need to mad to be a goalie, so we're putting that theory to the test with this bumper edition of StormCast as we're joined by all three Storm goalies - Drew DeRidder, Evan Weninger and Tyler De La Bertouche for this episode. How well do they work together? How do they enjoy being part of this Storm team and why do they put themselves in the way of pucks? Anything you want...

It was a long summer for Swedish forward Anton Karlsson, but he's fit and raring to go after linking up with Manchester Storm in the new season. In this latest edition of StormCast, the former Fife Flyer looks ahead to the new campaign with his new club, reflects on his time in Scotland last season, talks life in the SHL as a younger player and also reveals which Eurovision winner is better 01:45...

Defenceman Patrick Kudla is the latest StormCast guest as we continue to meet the team for 2026/27 and is one of the new faces joining the team in the new season. From starting out in his native Guelph, Patrick joins us to tell us what it's like to be a Storm player, what makes a good defenceman, his experience of the NHL draft, discusses his European adventures and why he'll be on his best behavi...

For Brad Jenion, returning to the AO Arena is about more than just playing hockey in a bigger venue - it's a love affair that began as a child. The British defenceman is the latest guest on StormCast as his dreams continue to be fulfilled - from pulling on a Storm jersey as a Storm player to representing GB on the world stage and now, playing in the place where his love of hockey began. Brad joins...

Brady Gilmour's penalty shot that took Manchester Storm to the play-off finals weekend for the first time in the Elite League era will ensure his place in the club's history. Now he's back and ready for season two with the club as he discusses that big moment, his first season experience and what it's like to not only play for your country, but win a gold medal too. We get to know Brady in the lat...

Five seasons. One Storm. And Stephen Johnson is back. In the latest episode of StormCast, we catch up with one of Manchester Storm’s familiar faces as Stephen Johnson returns for his fifth season with the club. Stephen reflects on his journey in Manchester, what keeps bringing him back to the Storm, and how it feels to be entering another chapter in the club’s story as the team prepares for a new...

Before his recent wedding, Storm forward Loren Ulett got the StormCast treatment as he discussed his return for what will be a fourth season at the club, reflecting on his journey along the way, looks the future and why head coach Cameron Critchlow has played such a key part in his career in recent years. 01:32 - Big day ahead 02:57 - Another year in Manchester 08:10 - Cam the boss 09:00 - Last se...

Tim McGauley has signed for Manchester Storm and is about to cross the UK off his list of countries he has played in from a career that has taken him to various parts of the globe. We hear all about his travels, why playing at the AO Arena was an attractive one for him and he explains what life was like in a competitive hockey family. 02:13 - Moving to Manchester 09:04 - Family 15:05 - European tr...

New Manchester Storm defenceman Drydn Dow is the latest guest on StormCast following his summer move from Dundee Stars. After spending seven seasons with the Stars, Drydn reflects on the decision to begin a new chapter with the Storm and discusses what made Manchester the right fit for the next stage of his career. He also looks back on his time with the Stars, the lessons learned over the years a...

Manchester Storm's newest forward, Kyle Maksimovich, joins StormCast for his first in-depth interview since signing with the club. Kyle discusses his journey to Manchester, what attracted him to the Storm, and reflects on a successful year in Denmark with Herning Blue Fox.  He reflects on his career so far, the experiences that have shaped him as a player, and the qualities he hopes to bring...

Who better to have on our first episode of StormCast than the man who will lead Manchester Storm for a second season? Head coach Cameron Critchlow is our first guest in the maiden first episode of StormCast, where he discusses the summer recruitment, how much he's looking forward to the new season and what the off season is like as a coach. 01:58 - Play-off reflections 06:25 - The AO Arena 12:08 -...

Welcome to StormCast, the brand-new official podcast of Manchester Storm. In this special trailer episode, we introduce the podcast and give you a taste of what's to come as the club embarks on an exciting new era at the AO Arena. Hear what you can expect from future episodes, featuring exclusive interviews with players, coaches, management and former Storm favourites, plus behind-the-scenes stori...