The way the team has been set up and laid out has surprised many already this season, with the early part of the season featuring a line of Barrow - Olischefski - Busch. It was a choice considering higher skilled options for goal generation, but the method worked. Forecheck was great, game flow disruption was... Continue Reading →
The next three games for the Devils are in cup action, with a trip to Sheffield first to play the title holders, then home to Flames before a mid week clash with Blaze at home. This weekend, albeit just the cup, is a perfect litmus test for the top teams in the league, the CHL... Continue Reading →
Final; 3-2 Cardiff Devils This was a night of tight checking, north-south hockey and a lot to chew over for the league, as another slate of EIHL hockey was marred by inadequate officiating. However, the home team managed to survive the Storm surge and skate away with crucial points in a barmy weekend of elite... Continue Reading →
League Record So Far; 6 - 1 - 0, 12pts, 1st Place CARDIFF, WALES - Storm roll into town following a convincing win over fellow purple clad rivals, Glasgow Clan, with a 6-3 final outcome. Prior to this game, they had a 50% win rate in the league so far, whilst boasting one of the... Continue Reading →
League Record So Far; 6 - 1 - 0, 12pts, 1st Place Cup Record So Far; 2 - 1 - 1, 5pts, 5th Place CARDIFF, WALES - It was a weekend to remember for those visiting from Calgary and across North America to join the owners, their families and the players own in tow, combining... Continue Reading →
League Record So Far; 4 - 1 - 0, 8pts, 1st Place CARDIFF, WALES - This weekend has many events going on for the Devils and their fanbase, as a flood of friends, family and the ownership group descend upon the Welsh Capital for their 10th anniversary homecoming tour. This will mean a huge amount... Continue Reading →
Final; 3:1 Belfast Giants Devils opened the scoring in the first period of what was their only offensively competitive display over the 60 minutes, until Giants capitalised first on pressure, luck then and empty netter. Here are my key takeaways from the road game in Belfast; 1. Bowns Brilliant, but Not Enough Ben Bowns brought... Continue Reading →
League Record So Far; 3 - 0 - 0 CARDIFF, WALES - Devils head on the road to first face Belfast Giants, then Guildford Flames in a tough road schedule that could promise continuation of an early start that has pleased many fans, leaving others second guessing what the team can bring this season. Many... Continue Reading →
Devils host the Storm in the CC reverse leg from last Friday then hit the road to be part of the home opener for struggling Scottish team Glasgow Clan, as they look to increase their run of results from the start of the season. Home vs Storm Devils fans will be hoping for more of... Continue Reading →
League Record So Far; 2 - 0 - 0, 1st Place Cup Record So Far; 2 - 0 - 0, 2nd Place CARDIFF, WALES - It was a weekend of plenty for the Devils and their fans as the team comfortably blew away their competition in both league and cup action, with identical tallies at... Continue Reading →
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