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 →
Moving Onward to Manchester Storm
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 →
Midweek Look: Devils at Flames
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 →
A Look Ahead to Storm at Home
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 →
5 Takeaways From The Challenge Cup Double Winner Weekend
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 →
Post-Game Review; 10 Observations
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 →
Devils Announce a New Signing
And he looks very good... This week Cardiff Devils announced the new signing of power forward Brandon Alderson, from Oakville, Ontario, Canada. This was made due to an injury for Evan Mosey, suffered in the home game vs Glasgow Clan last week, so a decision may have been made to move Chad Pietroniro on Defence... Continue Reading →
5 Takeaways From Opening Weekend
Also, A Look Ahead to Belfast Giants CARDIFF, WALES - The Cardiff Devils opened their regular season account with a 4 point weekend, home against Glasgow Clan and away to Sheffield Steelers. Regular Season; 2 - 0 - 0 1. Dominance Puck possession and zone control was a commanding facet of their game across both... Continue Reading →
Post-Game Review; 10 Observations
Challenge Cup Game 1 vs Guilford Flames CARDIFF, WALES - The Cardiff Devils took the opening 23/24 season game with a 4-2 win in Challenge Cup action, against the Guildford Flames through a back and forth battle in a stellar comeback fashion. Here are the 10 key moments from the match; 1. Sanford starts as... Continue Reading →
Pre-season Wrap Up
Pre-season Record; 6-1-1 Devils end their preseason with back to back defeats against a highly physical and tenacious Steelers outfit that had their work cut out for them every shift. Steelers sealed their double win over Cardiff in OT, after a spirited comeback, that was engineered through costly mistakes and missed assignments from their hosts.... Continue Reading →
