League Record So Far; 2-0-0, 4pts, 3rd place (Joint 1st) CARDIFF, WALES - Devils hosted two prickly teams in purple this weekend, playing a different style in front of the fans for the start of a long home stand. They got what they needed, a 4 point weekend, unbeaten start to the regular season and... Continue Reading →
Game Day Preview; Homestand Launches with First EIHL Regular Season Matchup vs Storm
CARDIFF, WALES - It has been a hot minute since the Devils played the real stuff - regular EIHL season games in a quest for the elusive championship. This weekend, they face off against both of last seasons' losing playoff finalists, Manchester Storm, then Glasgow Clan. It is a welcome refresh from challenge cup action,... Continue Reading →
Weekend Review; .500 Form Continues
Challenge Cup So Far; 3-0-3, 6pts, 2nd Place L5GP; 2-3-0 CARDIFF, WALES - Devils hosted a desperate Panthers team that was also licking their wounds from a subpar start to their campaign, before heading on the road to face a Steelers team, also in the same boat, waiting to pounce on a weary, depleted Devils... Continue Reading →
Weekend Preview; Tough Games Ahead
Challenge Cup So Far; 2-0-2, 4pts, 3rd Place CARDIFF, WALES - Devils host a wounded Panthers team this Friday before hitting the road to Steelers the following day, in what could very well be the weekend that determines their fate in the cup and a glimpse of what to truly expect for the full season... Continue Reading →
ScoutDeck; Carter Ashton
The 35 year old from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada is a veteran forward that can play both wings, has a 6'4 frame, weighs in at 95kg and has been described as a two way, powerful skater with a strong net front presence. A player that creates space for his line mates, able to out battle opponents,... Continue Reading →
Weekend Review; Home Wins, Road Losses, Plenty to Work On
Challenge Cup So Far; Group A; 2-0-2, 4pts, 2nd Place CARDIFF, WALES - It was another weekend of a gritty win at home, followed by a collapse on the road, this time, sparking a needed debate on roster usage, strengths and if the club need to assertively place the money where it was taken and... Continue Reading →
Opening Weekend Review: Home Win, Road Loss, Milestones Met, A Lot of Work to do
10 Observations to the Weekend CARDIFF, WALES - Devils opened their EIHL season account in the Challenge Cup vs Flames after a prolonged pre-season, with a banner raising, a return of a high value player and some heroics to boot. Then, Devils hit the road for their second game of the weekend to face-off vs... Continue Reading →
Weekend Preview; CC Curtain Raiser vs Flames, Then Blaze on the Road
CARDIFF, WALES - It was a hot start in pre-season action for the Devils, as they dispatched each team that visited and only had one blip on the road vs Panthers, which was a tale of two halves. They commanded each game with focus, intensity and patience, despite some gloves off shenanigans. There were also... Continue Reading →
Pre-Season Week 3; Showdown vs Steelers
Devils host then hit the road vs Steelers this weekend in a contest that will provide at least some substance for the roster and how the new players will adapt against their closest competition for the season ahead. This will be the first week for the men from Yorkshire, who have completely rebuilt their team... Continue Reading →
Pre-season Review; Weekend One
CARDIFF, WALES - With the anticipation to get to the rink and see some hockey, this weekend put on a show, where eventually, some of that broke out. The first game between Denmarks' Odense Bulldogs and the Devils threw up 13 goals and over 200 PIMS, with multiple ejections, an incoming ban from the IIHF... Continue Reading →
