Just over a year ago, I speculated an almost complete haul of not just Devils players, both returning and new, but also ran up a count of almost 20 signings, including a number of goalies and one particularly exciting prospect, Cameron Pound to join the EIHL for this past season. Some left, as you can... Continue Reading →
Weekend Preview; The Final Touches
League Record So Far; 36 – 13 – 3, 75pts, 2nd Place Devils host Blaze and then hit the road to Glasgow to finish off the 23/24 regular season before the playoffs begin. Implications The road to the EIHL playoffs will face some more dramatic twists and turns and despite Devils being locked as 2nd... Continue Reading →
Devils Catch Up; Road to Playoffs
Locking in 2nd, Proclaimed Milestones, Aching Pains League Record So Far; 36 - 13 - 3, 75pts, 2nd Place It has been a hot minute since the last article and build up/review, but life does what life brings. It has also been an up and down period of games since the last write up, with... Continue Reading →
Preview vs Giants
League Record So Far; 34 - 11 - 3, 71pts, 2nd Place Cardiff Devils host the Giants in a top table clash that could see the 2nd spot clinched by the good guys, as Giants look to build up some momentum for the playoffs and push to close the points gap between them and their... Continue Reading →
Post Game Review vs Panthers; 3 Key Takeaways
League Record So Far; 34 - 11 - 3, 71pts, 2nd Place Devils survived an incredibly unpredictable game to claim the extra point and secure a shootout win vs a determined Panthers road team desperate to keep their playoffs hopes alive. Panthers clawed their way back multiple times in a back and forth tilt that... Continue Reading →
Preview vs Panthers
League Record So Far; 33 - 11 - 3, 69pts, 2nd Place Devils host the visiting Panthers this Sunday down the bay in what could be a significant outcome for the league in terms of both top and bottom. Of course, the standings won't be affected, but the title and final playoff spot could be... Continue Reading →
Review vs Steelers; Key Moments from THAT Game
League Record So Far; 33 - 11 - 3, 69pts, 2nd Place Devils hosted an expectant Steelers side midweek, where the implications were huge. A win for Steelers and its party time in the Welsh capital, their first league title in several seasons and first since their last, also on this pad. A loss, then... Continue Reading →
Game Day Preview vs Steelers
League Record So Far; 32 - 11 - 3, 67pts, 2nd Place Wednesday night hockey at the Vindico Arena and this one counts. Any team or player in this sport will tell you about 'meaningful' hockey, which is usually reserved for a chance at a long playoff run. Sometimes, it's the biggest moments. This is... Continue Reading →
Weekend Review; Home Stand Part Two
League Record So Far; 32 - 11 - 3, 67pts, 2nd Place This is a different article of late, as the weekend was shared with EIHL Face-Off Podcast co-host, Jordan Byers, read on for his own takes on the weekend games at the Vindico Arena. CARDIFF, WALES - It was another hit and miss this... Continue Reading →
MidWeek Kitbag – Devils Catch Up
League Record So Far; 29 - 1 - 10, 59pts, 2nd Place Cool Runnings Devils have been hot of late, keeping as much pressure on the leaders as possible, even with a sizeable gap. Their recent 12-game unbeaten run got snapped during a thrilling midweek game at Panthers, but they bounced back by snapping another's,... Continue Reading →
