DURHAM, UK – With the demise of the Newcastle Vipers and uncertainty surrounding the future of the Northern League, hockey in the north east is currently at its lowest point for a number of years. It looks almost certain that … Continue reading
Author Archives: Chris MacKenzie
Blaze appoint Soderstrom to coaching team
DURHAM, ENGLAND – Coventry Blaze have appointed long serving defender Matt Soderstrom to their back room staff. It is understood that Soderstrom will work alongside Blaze assistant coach Luc Chabot and that he will also work as the club’s defensive … Continue reading
Lepine to return to Nottingham
DURHAM, England, – It has been confirmed that enforcer Guy Lepine will return to the National Ice Centre next season to ice for the current Play Off Champions the Nottingham Panthers. Lepine enjoyed a superb first season in the British … Continue reading
Zajac heads north to link up with the Braehead Clan
DURHAM, UK – Former Newcastle Vipers blue liner Sam Zajac has signed for the Braehead Clan ahead of the 2011/12 season. Zajac impressed in his first Elite League campaign as he established himself as a solid reliable d-man for the Vipers … Continue reading
Stars of the World Championships – Division 1 Group B
DURHAM, UK – On my recent visit to the World Championships in Kiev (Ukraine) there were a number of players who stood out for me throughout the week long tournament. Several of the top performers in Group B were from … Continue reading
GB take Silver medal home from Kiev
DURHAM, UK -Thankfully there were no volcanic eruptions to stop me from making it to the Ice Hockey World Championships this year. Last years volcanic ash episode prevented me from making it to Slovenia to see GB participate in the … Continue reading