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 →
Final Score; 7-4 Devils rode a ferocious storm on the banks of the River Tay as they battled to book their place in another POFW, the first from the final four games over this bracket. They went from a goal down after early pressure to equalise then take the lead in good form, before steadying... Continue Reading →
Score After One Leg; 4:2. Devils It was an eagerly anticipated game that officially marked the end of the 23/24 season on home ice for the Devils and it was a game that lived up to its expectations. Brine started in net and managed to keep his team as close as possible to their hosts,... Continue Reading →
Quarter Final 1st Leg CARDIFF, WALES - The initial first leg for the 2024 playoff quarter final takes place at Vindico Arena this Saturday night, in an eagerly anticipated clash with Scottish rivals, Dundee Stars. The league series left no doubt which team was the strongest, with Devils dominating their series overall against 7th placed... Continue Reading →
Final League Record; 37 - 14 - 3, 77pts, 2nd Place This was meant to be the time to build momentum for playoffs now that the league position was consolidated. It is hard to keep playing to a high level when there isn't much to play for - Joey Martin. He isn't wrong. Dead rubber... Continue Reading →
League Record So Far; 36 – 13 – 3, 75pts, 2nd Place Devils host Blaze and then hit the road to Glasgow to finish off the 23/24 regular season before the playoffs begin. Implications The road to the EIHL playoffs will face some more dramatic twists and turns and despite Devils being locked as 2nd... Continue Reading →
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