League Record So Far; 23 - 9 - 1, 47pts, 2nd Place It was a Pride Night that brought along some controversy, last minute changes, panic and a typical game that seemed out of reach, always being chased, yet the character of the team pulled it through, to round off an affair that was buoyant... Continue Reading →
Up Next for Devils; Olympic Events, League Games & Pride Night
CARDIFF, WALES - As written at Chasing The Puck https://chasingthepuck0.wordpress.com/2024/01/10/cardiff-wales-hockey-town/, the last few weeks have been busy down the bay, featuring a heavy league schedule and the IIHF 2024 Continental Cup Final. The latter was widely accepted as a huge success for the club, arena, sport in the UK and for the IIHF's faith in... Continue Reading →
Double Header vs Giants Review; 5 Key Takeaways
League Record So Far; 22 - 1 - 9, 45pts, 2nd Place It was one for the ages and the sum of how things have been for both clubs this season in a double date with a destiny that seems all be certain in terms of league outcome. It was very much needed for both... Continue Reading →
Post-Game Review vs Flames; Key Observations
League Record So Far; 19 - 1 - 9, 39pts, 3rd Place Regular Season Series; 2:2 CARDIFF, WALES - Devils add to their previous 4 point weekend with a clinical, dominant performance, to blank their visitors 4 zip in a great game of hockey at the Vindico Arena. In back to back games against the... Continue Reading →
Devils Catch Up & Preview vs Flames
League Record So Far; 18 - 1 - 9, 37pts, 3rd Place Devils recently put up a 4 point weekend in response to collecting Bronze at home in the Continental Cup, for what was a memorable weekend of great hockey and fan fare. The team reacted well and made sure to close out both games... Continue Reading →
Match Preview vs Dundee Stars
League Record So Far; 16 - 1 - 9, 33pts, 4th Place Dundee roll into town following a mixed outcome from the Continental Cup and now a steady focus on the year-end of the season, the business end to the 23/24 EIHL campaign. Ambitions were bright at the start of the season, with eyes on... Continue Reading →
Continental Cup Final: Weekend Preview
VINDICO ARENA, CARDIFF, WALES, UK - This weekend, the Cardiff Devils host the 2024 IIHF Continental Cup Final, with a view to become the victors for the first time in European competition in the clubs history. Their opponents hail from Denmark, Kazakhstan and Poland respectively, each bringing their own strengths and prowess to the finals,... Continue Reading →
January Opener Recap; Devils Fall to Leaders
League Record So Far; 15 - 1 - 9, 31pts, 2nd Place Devils hosted league leaders Steelers at home for the 2024 opener at the Vindico Arena, but fell by the wayside as the visitors barely got out of 2nd gear and steam rolled their hapless opponents. The proceedings started as perfect as you could... Continue Reading →
Morning Kitbag; Coming Up for the Devils
Looking ahead to the next few weeks of hockey for the Devils is an exciting time for all involved. This week there is a top table clash with big implications for the title race, the seasons expectations and how it might determine the offseason. Three EIHL fixtures are on the calendar for the start of... Continue Reading →
Year End Double vs Flames
League Record So Far; 15 - 1 - 6, 31pts, 2nd Place Devils round off 2023 with a road and home battle against rivals Guildford Flames, days after a Festive double win vs Blaze. Devils travel down to the unpleasant eyesore of Guildford, near the M25 with a 3 - 2 - 0 record in... Continue Reading →
