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Video – Appletise unveilled as sponsors, August 1991
Tyne Tees news story covering the announcement of soft-drinks manufacturer Appletise as headline sponsor for the Wasps and the subsequent cash injection into the Riverside Rink which saw the blue seats go in and a lick-of-paint all round…
The Summer of 1995
The demise of Durham Ice Rink can be traced back to an explosive off-season which took place during 1995 when it was announced that the Wasps had been sold, and were to move to Newcastle as part of Sir John Hall’s fledgling ‘Sporting Club’ empire under the banner of Newcastle United.
We take a look [...]
Video – Durham Wasps win Wembley, April 1991
BBC Look North footage of Durham Wasps triumph at Wembley in 1991 to clinch the first British Grand Slam of trophies.
Video – ‘Sasha Joins the Wasps’ Documentary, March 1990
Opening sequence demonstrating a typical Durham crowd from the Tyne Tees documentary of 1990. The programme focused on the arrival of Alexander ‘Sasha’ Kozhevnikov – the first Soviet player to sign for a UK club.
Video – Castle Eden Cup intro, February 1988
Archive Tyne Tees footage of the introduction from their Castle Eden Cup coverage of 1989 looking back at the three previous wins for the Wasps in 1986, 1987 and the dramatic penalty shoot-out of 1988.
Video – Ice Rink Closure Protest, August 1996
Archive BBC Look North footage of protest held at Meadowfield Sports Centre by skaters, hockey fans and junior players
Video – Durham City Wasps launch, August 1995
Local news coverage of the launch of the Durham City Wasps. The City Wasps were established to play in the English League following the controversial sale and removal of the Durham Wasps from the Riverside Rink during the summer of 1995.
The following statement from Rex Brown, Durham rink-owner was read out on the night:
“The Newcastle [...]
Video – BBC Sportsnight feature on Durham Wasps, April 1991
A BBC Sportsnight feature from 1991 looking at the history and popularity of ice hockey in Durham and the Wasps’ march towards the Heineken Championship Finals at Wembley in 1991
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