Pre-season Record; 3 - 0 - 5; Last 5GP, W-SOL-L-L-L It has been an eventful pre-season schedule again for the Devils, with their time and roster split between Team GB and their own preparation, which has left some question marks on commitment to the season already by some, with diluted expectations for the campaign ahead.... Continue Reading →
Final; 1-2 (SO) CARDIFF, WALES - Visiting Panthers take game one of the Aladdin Cup in a shootout, capping off an entertaining clash of two well drilled teams. Here are five key takeaways from the final home pres-eason game at the Vindico Arena. 1. Net Battle for the Ages Both goalies put in a performance... Continue Reading →
It is the final home game of pre-season for the Devils and the squad is almost back together. Results have been sporadic for the warm up phase before things officially get underway next week, with the squad being utilised for domestic and international duties. On top of this, a couple of fan favourites have picked... Continue Reading →
Pre-season; 1 - 1 - 0 The home team dispatched their visitors comfortably in game two, creating an aggregate score (and overall win for those who count) at 7:6 with a 6-2 win and a few notable moments as the 24/25 season looms ever closer. Following the defeat from the previous nights game, where the... Continue Reading →
The Eagles soar into town for a pre-season double header against the Devils to help launch the highly anticipated season with gusto. Players new, returning and known all look sharp, from Mac Carruth to Zach O'Brien and Sam Duggan to Joey Martin. Herlev rock up in town, where a certain Guillaume Doucet knows the club... Continue Reading →
If this offseason could be described in one word, I would say that it was 'unrelenting'. It has been against the norm, relentless, catching many off guard, with lots of surprises early in the mornings and some off the cuff announcements being dropped, sending fans into deep dive frenzies amongst the usual 'glad you are... Continue Reading →
Recap It has been an incredible roller coaster ride, not with just the ups and downs of results, but also the journeys and external incidents that has made this one of the most memorable seasons for all EIHL fans, for better or worse, in victory or tragedy. Memorials were created, vigils were made, players have... Continue Reading →
Disappointment and elation in equal measure as another EIHL season comes to a close and a long off-season begins. Celebrations are in order to Grand Slam Champions, Sheffield Steelers, who made no mistake in taking advantage of a shocking major penalty call, that ultimately decided the outcome of a show piece event, the final game... Continue Reading →
This is it. The big finale. The final four teams are locked in, the fans have started to arrive and begin the festivities. It is the biggest weekend on the EIHL calendar. The biggest investment to the league as a whole and the biggest social gathering most hockey leagues world wide would likely encounter. The... Continue Reading →
Just over a year ago, I speculated an almost complete haul of not just Devils players, both returning and new, but also ran up a count of almost 20 signings, including a number of goalies and one particularly exciting prospect, Cameron Pound to join the EIHL for this past season. Some left, as you can... Continue Reading →
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