FINLAND – In the round up of Finnish SM-Liiga teams, we first take a look at Espoo Blues. The Blues (formerly known as Kiekko-Espoo) is one of the youngest teams taking part in the SM-Liiga competition. Established in 1984 as … Continue reading
Author Archives: Janne Virtanen
The Nighthawks are flying high
BASINGSTOKE, UK – The Chelmsford Nighthawks have continued to dominate the John Cleighton Hills Memorial Cup. The team is still undefeated in the cup competition, though their latest victories have not come in such a dominant fashion as they had … Continue reading
A look into the Finnish SM-League
FINLAND – The Finnish SM-Liiga (SM-League) is one of the top European leagues. In 2008 it was ranked as the second highest level of play in Europe by the IIHF, however, in recent rankings SM-Liiga has lost out to both … Continue reading
John Cleighton-Hills Round-up
BASINGSTOKE,UK – John Cleighton-Hills Memorial Cup is quickly progressing to half way point to the top teams. At the very top of the tables the only change has been that of Swindon and Chelmsford swapping places in the cup. Chelmsford … Continue reading
IIHF World Championships boring?
BASINGSTOKE – UK. What a year it has been for international hockey. Vancouver 2010 Olympics graced us with the worlds brightest stars and with a brilliant climax to the games between USA and Canada. Fast forward to May and Germany … Continue reading
Swindon, Chelmsford Running away with it
BASINGSTOKE, UK – The John Cleighton-Hills Memorial Cup is fully underway, with most teams playing every weekend until the playoffs in August. So far the top of the table has been dominated by Chelmsford Nighthawks and Swindon Panthers who have … Continue reading