The Cats Whiskers
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Bluesky account for our occasional ramblings relating to the Nottingham Panthers and EIHL - Run by fans, not connected to the club or league in any way
Warm Ups in Progress! #BetteridgeTestimonial
November 18, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Warm Ups in Progress! #BetteridgeTestimonial
Well, tonight’s the night for Ollie Betteridge’s testimonial and if you missed our chat with him last week, you’ve got just about enough time to listen before the shenanigans begin!
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2025-26 Season – Episode Ten: Ollie Betteridge
In a special edition of the podcast, Tina and Adam chat to Testimonial receiving Ollie Betteridge. The conversation includes Ollie’s junior career, debuting for Panthers, Team GB, fatherhood …
thecatswhiskersonline.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Well, tonight’s the night for Ollie Betteridge’s testimonial and if you missed our chat with him last week, you’ve got just about enough time to listen before the shenanigans begin!
thecatswhiskersonline.com/2025-26-seas...
thecatswhiskersonline.com/2025-26-seas...
It’s a decent substitute for what should have been Conti Cup Semi-final weekend!
November 16, 2025 at 6:10 PM
It’s a decent substitute for what should have been Conti Cup Semi-final weekend!
Yesterday we were able to sit down for a great chat with Ollie Betteridge ahead of Tuesday's Testimonial, we'd like to thank Ollie for his time and The Nottingham Panthers for facilitating, you can listen to the conversation here:
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2025-26 Season – Episode Ten: Ollie Betteridge
In a special edition of the podcast, Tina and Adam chat to Testimonial receiving Ollie Betteridge. The conversation includes Ollie’s junior career, debuting for Panthers, Team GB, fatherhood …
wp.me
November 14, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Yesterday we were able to sit down for a great chat with Ollie Betteridge ahead of Tuesday's Testimonial, we'd like to thank Ollie for his time and The Nottingham Panthers for facilitating, you can listen to the conversation here:
wp.me/P6zbpB-1Q5
wp.me/P6zbpB-1Q5
We’ve been lucky enough to sit down and fire a few questions at ‘man of the moment’ Ollie Betteridge this evening, check back tomorrow morning for the full conversation ahead of his Testimonial on Tuesday #OllieOllieOllie
November 13, 2025 at 7:52 PM
We’ve been lucky enough to sit down and fire a few questions at ‘man of the moment’ Ollie Betteridge this evening, check back tomorrow morning for the full conversation ahead of his Testimonial on Tuesday #OllieOllieOllie
Our own Paul Balm’s new book is now available at : amzn.eu/d/3sP7m14 . It's an updated version of the day to day guide covering everything that has ever happened to The Nottingham Panthers -games, incidents, birthdays. Fully updated to the end of last season.
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October 30, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Our own Paul Balm’s new book is now available at : amzn.eu/d/3sP7m14 . It's an updated version of the day to day guide covering everything that has ever happened to The Nottingham Panthers -games, incidents, birthdays. Fully updated to the end of last season.
After a glitch in the matrix last week, we were finally able to get together for a podcast recording, there was a fair bit to cover so it's a smidgin longer than our usual offerings, but we'd be chuffed if you could find the time to give it a listen:
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2025-26 Season – Episode Nine
After a slightly longer delay than originally planned, Adam, Tina and Ant get together to look back on the last month in Panthers land. They also discuss the fallout from *that* FT article as well …
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October 26, 2025 at 10:15 PM
After a glitch in the matrix last week, we were finally able to get together for a podcast recording, there was a fair bit to cover so it's a smidgin longer than our usual offerings, but we'd be chuffed if you could find the time to give it a listen:
wp.me/P6zbpB-1Q0
wp.me/P6zbpB-1Q0
October 25, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Still time to get some discussion points added to, what we loosely call, the agenda! We’ll be podcasting after this evening’s game against Dundee
Right hockey fans, we’re actually ahead of ourselves for a change! We’re going to podcast after the game on Sunday, let us know if you’d like to add any discussion points to the conversation.
October 19, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Still time to get some discussion points added to, what we loosely call, the agenda! We’ll be podcasting after this evening’s game against Dundee
Right hockey fans, we’re actually ahead of ourselves for a change! We’re going to podcast after the game on Sunday, let us know if you’d like to add any discussion points to the conversation.
October 17, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Right hockey fans, we’re actually ahead of ourselves for a change! We’re going to podcast after the game on Sunday, let us know if you’d like to add any discussion points to the conversation.
Today, 15th October, was the 25th anniversary of the launch of The Cats Whiskers. The original fanzine was first sold on 15th October 2000.
5 printed copies were made, followed by the website, TCW Live, Cat's Whiskers TV & the podcast.
Thank you all for your continuing support.
5 printed copies were made, followed by the website, TCW Live, Cat's Whiskers TV & the podcast.
Thank you all for your continuing support.
October 15, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Today, 15th October, was the 25th anniversary of the launch of The Cats Whiskers. The original fanzine was first sold on 15th October 2000.
5 printed copies were made, followed by the website, TCW Live, Cat's Whiskers TV & the podcast.
Thank you all for your continuing support.
5 printed copies were made, followed by the website, TCW Live, Cat's Whiskers TV & the podcast.
Thank you all for your continuing support.
ICYMI: Amongst our last podcast, there's also been some fine written contributions recently. Apparently, it's been a busy couple of weeks.
Latest Podcast - wp.me/P6zbpB-1PA
Latest articles from:
Adam - wp.me/P6zbpB-1Pv
Ben - wp.me/P6zbpB-1PG
Tina - wp.me/P6zbpB-1PT
Latest Podcast - wp.me/P6zbpB-1PA
Latest articles from:
Adam - wp.me/P6zbpB-1Pv
Ben - wp.me/P6zbpB-1PG
Tina - wp.me/P6zbpB-1PT
2025-26 Season – Episode Eight
Tina’s in her front room with the 3 A’s — Adam, Andy and Ant — chatting through the last month in Panthersland while tuning into the Panthers vs. Blaze webcast. Expect a few of laughs, a bit of ran…
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October 7, 2025 at 9:18 AM
ICYMI: Amongst our last podcast, there's also been some fine written contributions recently. Apparently, it's been a busy couple of weeks.
Latest Podcast - wp.me/P6zbpB-1PA
Latest articles from:
Adam - wp.me/P6zbpB-1Pv
Ben - wp.me/P6zbpB-1PG
Tina - wp.me/P6zbpB-1PT
Latest Podcast - wp.me/P6zbpB-1PA
Latest articles from:
Adam - wp.me/P6zbpB-1Pv
Ben - wp.me/P6zbpB-1PG
Tina - wp.me/P6zbpB-1PT
Following the widespread condemnation of a recent hockey related FT article, Tina has been motivated to weigh in:
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Stranger Than Fiction
Tina takes a rare in-season foray into article writing in response to the recent FT article that has caused much discussion and widespread condemnation from the British hockey community. I’m not of…
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October 5, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Following the widespread condemnation of a recent hockey related FT article, Tina has been motivated to weigh in:
wp.me/P6zbpB-1PT
wp.me/P6zbpB-1PT
Regular article contributor Ben Ellington has shared his thoughts on the Continental Cup pricing structure following the release of details earlier this week, you can read here:
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Continental Deal
After the schedule and ticket prices were revealed for the IIHF Continental Cup Super Final, taking place at the Motorpoint Arena in January, regular TCW contributor Ben Ellington gave us his thoug…
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October 3, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Regular article contributor Ben Ellington has shared his thoughts on the Continental Cup pricing structure following the release of details earlier this week, you can read here:
wp.me/P6zbpB-1PG
wp.me/P6zbpB-1PG
We podcasted last night while watching @nottinghampanthers.bsky.social vs Coventry Blaze on the Blaze webcast.
Have a listen to the chaos on this link:
thecatswhiskersonline.com/2025-26-seas...
Have a listen to the chaos on this link:
thecatswhiskersonline.com/2025-26-seas...
2025-26 Season – Episode Eight
Tina’s in her front room with the 3 A’s — Adam, Andy and Ant — chatting through the last month in Panthersland while tuning into the Panthers vs. Blaze webcast. Expect a few of laughs, a bit of ran…
thecatswhiskersonline.com
September 29, 2025 at 8:01 AM
We podcasted last night while watching @nottinghampanthers.bsky.social vs Coventry Blaze on the Blaze webcast.
Have a listen to the chaos on this link:
thecatswhiskersonline.com/2025-26-seas...
Have a listen to the chaos on this link:
thecatswhiskersonline.com/2025-26-seas...
Podcasting while webcasting, an interesting concept and you’ll be able to listen to the product of that very soon! #multitasking #letsdothathockey
September 28, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Podcasting while webcasting, an interesting concept and you’ll be able to listen to the product of that very soon! #multitasking #letsdothathockey
Ok folks, this is probably way too little notice and we know some of you will be at the game but we’re going to try podcasting while watching the webcast this evening, let us know if you have any questions or discussion topics to add to the agenda!
September 28, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Ok folks, this is probably way too little notice and we know some of you will be at the game but we’re going to try podcasting while watching the webcast this evening, let us know if you have any questions or discussion topics to add to the agenda!
Adam has put together his thoughts following last weekend’s disappointing start to the regular season for @nottinghampanthers.bsky.social
Totally understand there’s a game going on right now, it’s ok, it’ll be here when you’re ready 😉
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Totally understand there’s a game going on right now, it’s ok, it’ll be here when you’re ready 😉
wp.me/P6zbpB-1Pv
Great Expectations
Adam Reddish shares his thoughts on the current state of fan feeling following a disappointing opening weekend of the season for The Nottingham Panthers. Sometimes I contemplate if life would be be…
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September 19, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Adam has put together his thoughts following last weekend’s disappointing start to the regular season for @nottinghampanthers.bsky.social
Totally understand there’s a game going on right now, it’s ok, it’ll be here when you’re ready 😉
wp.me/P6zbpB-1Pv
Totally understand there’s a game going on right now, it’s ok, it’ll be here when you’re ready 😉
wp.me/P6zbpB-1Pv
Goal Devils
3-6
Am off to the pub
3-6
Am off to the pub
September 13, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Goal Devils
3-6
Am off to the pub
3-6
Am off to the pub
Devils goal scored by Brandon Estes 58:36
3-5
3-5
September 13, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Devils goal scored by Brandon Estes 58:36
3-5
3-5
Devils around the net, beat a scrambling Grande
3-5
3-5
September 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Devils around the net, beat a scrambling Grande
3-5
3-5