Ice Hockey

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Opening Night: The Jets Are Back

Saturday night was special. After months away, the Slough Jets finally returned to home ice for the first game of the new season — and what a buzz it was. There’s nothing quite like opening night. The first time the doors swing open, the fans flood into the Hangar, and […]

The weekend buzz

Weekends in Slough mean two things for me: music and hockey. From 8.30 to 10.30 on Friday, I’ll be behind the decks at Slough Ice Arena, playing the tunes that get the crowd moving. But soon, Saturday nights will also mean match nights, as the Slough Jets hit the ice […]

League vs Play-offs

The question arises every year as to which is more “valuable”, the League or the Play-offs? Obviously in the case of two separate winners the one that wins each one will say them! But here’s my take on it. To win the Play-offs you have to win your very last […]

Bison 1718 vs Wildcats (Game 1)

Saturday night was once again hockey night in Hampshire as the Basingstoke Bison lined up against the visiting Swindon Wildcats. The Bison were once again short benched as a full strength Wildcats rocked up. Stephen Matthews was the man in charge with Justin Lalonde and Flynn Sitch-Cunningham on the lines. […]

Bison 1718 vs Fire (Game 1)

Saturday night saw the Bison return to home ice when the Cardiff Fire visited the rink for the first time in the season. The Fire’s visit saw former Bison Captain Nicky Chinn return to Hampshire. Matt Thompson took charge of the game and at 6.41pm the puck dropped. Basingstoke Bison […]

Bison 1718 vs Redhawks (Game 1)

The Basingstoke Bison played host to the Streatham Redhawks for the first time in the season. The home team were shortbenched with Grant Rounding, Dan Davies and Stuart Mogg missing but Roman Malinik made his debut while it was a return to the Basingstoke Arena for Ryan Watt in his […]