EIHL looking into January return

Further to the government’s announcement that the Elite League has been included in the Winter Survival Package, talks are progressing about the possibility of when top-flight ice hockey could get back on the ice. As was communicated on Thursday afternoon, … Continue reading

Othmann to play in Switzerland until OHL season commences

Flint, Mich. – The Flint Firebirds announced today that forward Brennan Othmann has been granted a conditional temporary transfer, as a result of the COVID-19 virus, and will return to Flint once the 2020-21 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) season commences. Othmann, 17, … Continue reading

Duba takes coaching role to step back from playing

Sheffield Steelers’ Challenge Cup-winning goalie Tomáš Duba has announced his retirement from professional hockey. He is joining Finnish side Peop Hockey as a goalie coach and hanging up his skates aged 39. Arriving in Yorkshire in summer 2019. Duba played … Continue reading

Initial response to UK Government’s ‘Winter Survival Package’

The Elite Ice Hockey League has welcomed today’s announcement by the UK Government that ice hockey has been included as part of the £300 million ‘Winter Survival Package’ across a range of sports, with an initial allocation of £4 million … Continue reading