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.

This week on the Paisley Pirates Podcast, Calum sits down with one of British hockey’s most decorated players — Craig Peacock.

With over 750 professional games under his belt, international caps for Team GB, and silverware from his years with Belfast, Glasgow, and Manchester, Craig opens up about life after the EIHL, balancing the game with family life, and why he just couldn’t quite hang up the skates for good.

Now part of the Paisley Pirates, Craig shares what drew him to the club, how it feels to be back in a tight-knit locker room, and what it means to help guide the next generation of players. From playoff memories to Monday-morning grafts, this one’s an honest and heartfelt chat about passion, purpose, and the pull of the game that never really leaves you.