Career
In 1935 he moved to England where he coached for Richmond Hawks before taking up coaching duties for both Harringay Racers and Harringay Greyhounds. In 1936, Nicklin, together with J.F. Ahearne, put together a Great Britain national team from players who had learned the game in Canada but who were qualified by birth to play for Great Britain. Introducing more British players Nicklin coached the Great Britain to two European Championship titles in 1937 and 1938.