LONDON, UK – Twenty years ago the English National League was dubbed as the most newsworthy competition in British hockey. An anomaly gave the competition a unique edge over the higher tiers in 1991/92 but as we approach 2011/12, can the … Continue reading
LONDON, UK – The locker room door flew open with such force that the row of players sat nearby literally jumped off the bench they were sitting on. The joking and laughing instantly stopped and a wild eyed man strode … Continue reading
LONDON, UK – The season has not even officially ended in the English National League, yet the recruitment drive for 2011/12 has already begun. The most notable figure joining the league is new Chelmsford Player-Coach Gary Clarke as the Essex … Continue reading
LONDON, UK – A glance at the fixture list is a stark reminder of the commitment now required by players to compete in the English National League South. Forget the skiing holiday in Switzerland and forget the winter break to … Continue reading
LONDON, UK – When a young Dave Richards first laced up a pair of skates and hit the ice of the famous Harringay Arena in the mid 1940’s, it is doubtful whether he anticipated his involvement in London ice hockey … Continue reading
GILLINGHAM, UK – When the then, newly appointed Invicta Dynamos coach Kevin Parrish’s phone rang in 2004, he would have had no idea that the player on the other end of the line would have such a major impact on … Continue reading
