The Guildford Flames returned to the ice this week after a busy few days that included player inductions, a media day, and a supporters’ Q&A.
Head Coach Paul Dixon is preparing to lead a refreshed roster into the 2025/26 campaign, with a number of players coming in new to both Guildford and the Elite League. He gave us his thoughts head into the new season:
“We’re all really excited to get going again. We’ve made some changes over the summer and are looking forward to seeing how this new-look team comes together.
We’ve got a two-week training camp ahead. It’s about getting familiar with the new guys, putting our systems in place, and reinforcing what’s expected of us: that Guildford brand of hockey. The goal is to get everyone settled in and up to speed as quickly as possible.
We’ve changed over half the roster this year, so it really is a new team. Last season was demanding with the injury crisis we went through, I don’t think I’ve ever known a year like it, but after a long summer we can’t wait to get going again.”
The Flames will play three pre-season games, starting with this weekend’s home clash against French side Amiens.
“You can train and practise for hours, but nothing replicates a game situation,” Dixon continued. “It’ll be good to face Amiens and help the guys shake off the rust. From there we move into the second week of camp before playing Cardiff and Coventry, and then we’re straight into league action against Nottingham and Sheffield.”
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