Challenge Cup Record So Far; 3 - 2 - 1, 7pts, 4th Place The campaign for this years challenge cup has been pretty quiet in South Wales, as the league was the predominant fixture slate up until last weekend. From then, there was 5 games left to play, with a lot of the group nearly... Continue Reading →
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; 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 →
It is the final home game of pre-season for the Devils and the squad is almost back together. Results have been sporadic for the warm up phase before things officially get underway next week, with the squad being utilised for domestic and international duties. On top of this, a couple of fan favourites have picked... Continue Reading →
The Eagles soar into town for a pre-season double header against the Devils to help launch the highly anticipated season with gusto. Players new, returning and known all look sharp, from Mac Carruth to Zach O'Brien and Sam Duggan to Joey Martin. Herlev rock up in town, where a certain Guillaume Doucet knows the club... Continue Reading →
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