League Record So Far; 12 - 1 - 5, 2nd Place, 25pts Mixed results reveal weaknesses in a system that needs changes and sorely needs some returning players or a new defensive signing to provide options and more cover. As previously written, the tenuous balance of the roster size will soon meet its challenges when... Continue Reading →
CARDIFF, WALES - The Devils withered and slipped to an early knockout round exit to Glasgow Clan, as the travel weary home side couldn't muster the energy or ambition to close out the round and advance through. Congratulations are in order for the Clan, who inflicted the South Wales clubs first defeat to Scottish opposition... Continue Reading →
First Leg; 4-3 Devils Lead RECAP - After a very subpar first period, with horrendous decision making and lack of details, this resulted in a power play masterclass that put them under pressure early on. Adding to the slow start, Pietroniro got thrown for a boarding play. As the game wore on, the depleted group... Continue Reading →
League Record So Far; 9 - 1 - 4, 2nd Place, 19 points Devils face Dundee Stars in their next instalment of their Scottish road trip, first stopping by at Braehead Arena vs Clan in the Challenge Cup, which wrought some controversy as well as some discerning comments from coach Pete Russell. The good guys... Continue Reading →
League record so far; 9 - 1 - 4, 19 points, 2nd place It has been a whirlwind couple of weeks for the organisation and its fans, from a successful trip to Grenoble, France for IIHF Continental Cup action, to an up and down league run, that saw a wagon officially end. Then there was... Continue Reading →
Published November 30th 2023 Touted as a future captain for the organisation, the 25 year old forward from Reading, England has been the main prospect and project for the last 5 seasons, however so far in this campaign, he has iced 12 times, being scratched several times, which has made a massive hit in his... Continue Reading →
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 →
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