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 →
A Look Ahead to Herlev Eagles: Pre-Season 2024
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 →
Missing Pieces from a Stunning Summer for the Devils
If this offseason could be described in one word, I would say that it was 'unrelenting'. It has been against the norm, relentless, catching many off guard, with lots of surprises early in the mornings and some off the cuff announcements being dropped, sending fans into deep dive frenzies amongst the usual 'glad you are... Continue Reading →
Analysing The Season; Breaking Down The 23-24 Season
Recap It has been an incredible roller coaster ride, not with just the ups and downs of results, but also the journeys and external incidents that has made this one of the most memorable seasons for all EIHL fans, for better or worse, in victory or tragedy. Memorials were created, vigils were made, players have... Continue Reading →
2024 EIHL POFW (& Partial Season) Review
Disappointment and elation in equal measure as another EIHL season comes to a close and a long off-season begins. Celebrations are in order to Grand Slam Champions, Sheffield Steelers, who made no mistake in taking advantage of a shocking major penalty call, that ultimately decided the outcome of a show piece event, the final game... Continue Reading →
ScoutDeck Series; Top Picks for Summer EIHL Recruiters – An Introduction
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 →
