League Record So Far; 8 - 0 - 3 Both teams are one point apart in league standings at 2nd and 3rd respectively. A win for Devils would see them claim top spot and a win for Stars would see them leap frog the visitors into 2nd place. Current League Standings, taken via EIHL @... Continue Reading →
Following a busy month of hockey where the Devils have played at home (Wales), England, Scotland and France. There have been 10 games played so far this month, with another to go midweek on the road too Dundee. The last milestones post was published here https://hockeysteve.co.uk/2023/10/23/expected-milestones-23-24-season/ - so lets see what is new. Joey Martin;... Continue Reading →
League Record; 8 - 0 - 3, 16pts, 2nd Place CARDIFF, WALES - A first time encounter this season for Devils and Flyers, including a first look for new Flyers coach, Tom Coolen, who unfortunately had to bus it on the road for a few hours following a home game prior to the clash on... Continue Reading →
Challenge Cup Game 8 vs Guildford Flames Group Stage Record; 6 - 0 - 2, 12pts, 1st Place, 3rd Seed Overall CARDIFF, WALES - An extremely fatigued Devils team were utterly bombarded by their visitors in the opening frame that proved an obstacle too much to overcome, in a dead rubber game that had more... Continue Reading →
Photo Credit via X/Twitter @TheAbbieC Emotional, Poignant, Respectful, only one element mattered, Adam Johnson The opening frame went as expected, cautious, considered, subdued. The arena as a whole had those undertones, from the initial tribute all the way to the final whistle. It felt at times like a scrimmage and who can blame the teams... Continue Reading →
There isn't a need to go too deep into the recent events that have rocked the hockey world, as the positives from the incident and collective movement since has shone a light on the EIHL, its competitors and its fans, as being an amazing community. To all organisers, fundraisers, policy makers and genuinely compassionate fellow... Continue Reading →
Additions-Subtractions Challenge Cup Record 23/24; 3 - 0 - 1 (WLWW) There have been plenty of movements around the league of late, with early cuts and departures, the flames recently released Kobe Walker, not to mention Anthony Petruzzelli. The latter didn't ice at all after carrying an injury that continued to rule him out, so... Continue Reading →
This weekend will be a home and road affair with EIHL upstarts, Manchester Storm in a quest for 4 points and a stake in the contention for the EIHL title. Regular Season So far; 2 - 0 - 2 Storm sit 3rd with 3 points ahead of Cardiff Devils after a promising start to their... Continue Reading →
CARDIFF, WALES - Cardiff Devils made back to back wins this weekend in Challenge Cup action to extend their lead and tighten their grip on their group, by putting up 11 goals and earning a shutout along the way. This was the type of play as promised by Coach Russell during the summer and it... Continue Reading →
EIHL vs Belfast Giants CARDIFF, WALES - Hard working Devils fall at home against Belfast Giants in a tense game at the Vindico Arena, that left a sour taste for Devils fans, plucky relief for the travelling team and their fans. Here are 10 key points from the game 1. Lots of production, minimal reward... Continue Reading →
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