Challenge Cup Game week 2 Devils host Guildford Flames in their 3rd game of this seasons' Challenge Cup campaign, aiming to maintain their 100% record so far. Flames would be looking to continue their form, after destroying Panthers in their last game, but struggled on the road vs Steelers. Currently, Devils' Cole Sanford leads his... Continue Reading →
Challenge Cup; 2 - 0 - 0; 4pts, 1st Place Group A CARDIFF, WALES - It was a tough schedule and a tall order following an average pre-season with continued questions that absorbed the fan base throughout the offseason. It even started in a typical fashion - a broken down coach on the way to... Continue Reading →
Don't call it a retirement, call it a comeback Writer; Stephen Pye Editor; Stephen Pye @hockeysteve8719 The puck is yet to drop on the season and already knives are out for some teams, as a few fanbases are clamouring, desperately, to put a better team to the sword. Be it the Cardiff Devils, Fife Flyers... Continue Reading →
Last Season From a roster that had so much potential, their campaign ended with a final for the ages, after a colossal collapse in the standings as well as adding to another final loss. Two domestic finals, a 4th place held together with sweaty, tired leg tape and a European triumph, making this club the... Continue Reading →
The third week of pre-season features a road and home double header clash with EIHL Title Contenders, Sheffield Steelers, whom in turn, start their own pre-season preparations vs Cardiff Devils. Devils are currently 2 - 0 - 1 in their last 3GP, vs mixed opposition of both inferior and structured but lower standard teams in... Continue Reading →
CARDIFF, WALES - Concordia University came to town after narrowly losing to Panthers the night before, with many expecting a game that would weigh heavily in favour of the home team. As speculated in the build up this week, this Canadian University team were not to be underestimated due to their efficient structure, hard-nosed play... Continue Reading →
CARDIFF, WALES - It was a double header weekend to start the new season at the Vindico Arena and the team didn't disappoint. They took on the struggling outfit of Rapaces de Gap from the French Ligue Magnus, with a handful of absentees and minimal time together, but swept the French Fife 5-1 in both... Continue Reading →
CARDIFF, WALES - Since starting this almost two years ago, the hope was that there would be less new eras and some stability. As the build up starts, the team are being put through their paces on and off the ice, likely at a higher intensity than before. Along with this, they also dropped this... Continue Reading →
CARDIFF, WALES - It has been a hot minute since the final announcement was made to confirm the official 25/26 season roster in South Wales, a summer that has split opinion right down the middle. Discussions about physicality over goals, goals over everything else and some, naïve arguments, that the goals already exist, so no... Continue Reading →
What to expect from the new coach; system, recruitment style, the current roster, changes and potential targets The 2024-25 EIHL Season The Cardiff Devils finished a disappointing 4th place last season, after a valiant beginning to their campaign, at one point having a healthy lead at the summit of the table. As the season wore... Continue Reading →
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