In this episode of the Paisley Pirates Podcast, we’re joined by Paisley Pirates forward Bradley Annan for an honest and powerful conversation about his journey through Scottish ice hockey.

From growing up in a hockey family in Fife to making the move to the Lightning Pirates (Lanarkshire) and breaking into the Scottish National League (SNL), Bradley shares the moments that shaped him — including the turning point where his confidence “skyrocketed” and he realised the level he could truly compete at.

We talk about:

• Junior hockey in Scotland and developing through the ranks
• His transition from Fife to the Lightning Pirates
• Breaking into senior SNL hockey with the Paisley Pirates
• Adapting to the speed and physicality of senior ice hockey
• Playing with pride in the Pirates jersey
• The mindset of a hard-working, aggressive forechecking forward
• Balancing life as a full-time electrician with competitive hockey
• Becoming a dad at 20 and juggling family, work and sport

Bradley speaks openly about confidence, ice time, earning trust from coaches, and what it really takes to compete in Scottish senior hockey while managing real life responsibilities off the ice.

If you’re interested in Scottish ice hockey, the SNL, junior player development, Lightning Pirates, Paisley Pirates history, or what it takes to make the step into senior hockey — this episode gives you a genuine behind-the-scenes look.

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In this episode of the Paisley Pirates Podcast, we sit down with one of our newest signings, Aiden Wilson.

From learning to skate at six years old, to playing abroad in Canada and Sweden as a teenager, Aiden talks us through the highs, the setbacks, and the resilience required to build a career in hockey.

He opens up about:

– Growing up in the UK system
– The mental challenges of elite sport
– Visa uncertainty and last-minute contracts
– What happened during his time at Fife
– Balancing night shifts with professional hockey
– And how joining the Paisley Pirates helped him rediscover his love for the game

This is an honest, reflective conversation about adversity, perspective, and what it really takes to chase a hockey career in the UK.

No gossip. No finger-pointing. Just one player’s story.

This episode of the Paisley Pirates Podcast is a different kind of conversation.

Fraser Kerr joins Calum for an open, heartfelt discussion about hockey, identity, and what happens when injury forces everything to slow down.

Fraser reflects on his journey into the sport, his time away from hockey while serving in the Army, and eventually finding a true home with the Paisley Pirates. But the heart of this episode lies in the present, as Fraser speaks candidly about the serious injury that has sidelined him, the surgery and rehabilitation that followed, and the uncertainty that now surrounds his return.

He shares what it meant to have teammates visit him in hospital, to receive messages checking in when the days felt heavy, and to feel supported by a club that goes far beyond the rink.

Among the challenges, Fraser also talks about perspective. About fatherhood. About watching his wee boy fall in love with hockey. And about why, even in the toughest moments, he still believes the best chapters aren’t written yet.

This is a story about resilience, community, and why hockey is sometimes the least important part of the game.