Cameron Hill

Cameron Hill, a sports journalist and commentator for Off The Ball, dives into the fascinating links between Ireland and ice hockey. He reveals how ice hockey evolved from an 18th-century form of hurling, thanks to William Cochrane in Nova Scotia. Hill explains the influence of Irish immigrants in shaping the sport and highlights notable figures like Olympic star Geraldine Heaney. The conversation also touches on the formation of the NHL and the cultural ties that continue to connect Irish heritage to this thrilling ice sport.