THIS MONTHS EPL NEWS HEADLINES AND SITE UPDATES

28th July 2010

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GUI

BAS

Following last week's announcement the Bison roster was complete, British netminder Dean SKINNS signs on as number two in goal from the Flames.

28th July 2010

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SHE

Another of ex-coach Jon Rowbotham's Scimitars' re-signings, British forward Tom SQUIRES signs for Steeldogs.

28th July 2010

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BRA

Bees to train with juniors. Coach Cox says, 'There's a couple of guys we're going to have a look at, but if nothing happens I have no doubts about current squad.'

28th July 2010

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PET

SWI

Ex- GB U18 Phantoms' D-man Nick COMPTON, a product of the Swindon junior system, signs for Wildcats. Compton has also played in the US.

28th July 2010

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USA

TEL

Coach Watkins signs final import Canadian Chris ALLEN a D-man on a 2-year contract. ALLEN has played in  the NHL, Europe and EIHL ending last year in US

27th July 2010

site update

SITE UPDATE - EPL Roundup for week ending 25th July 2010 ADDED - click on Roundup1 above.

27th July 2010

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SWI

Slovakian forward Jozef KOHUT rumoured to be re-signing for Wildcats, although nothing will happen while Coach ALDRIDGE is in Austria.  

27th July 2010

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SHE

Lewis BELL (GBR), formerly with the Scimitars and re-signed by ex-coach Jon ROWBOTHAM, re-sings for the Steeldogs' blueline.

27th July 2010

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SWI

Wildcats say future of Canadian import Jason Cassells and British D-man Andy FINN still undecided.

27th July 2010

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FRA

SWI

Wildcats' Russian forward Raimonds DANILICS signs for Montpellier, France.

27th July 2010

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ENL

SHE

British forward Shaun ASHTON signs for Steeldogs from Scimitars after a season with ENL Spartans where he achieved a point per game.

26th July 2010

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ENL

SHE

Forward Nicky LEWIS (GBR) signs for Steeldogs from ENL Invicta where he scored an impressive 71 points from 38 games last season.

26th July 2010

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SHE

Brit Lloyd GIBSON signs for the Steeldogs blueline from last seasons' Scimitars.

26th July 2010

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MIL

GB U18 D-man Ross GREEN re-signs for Lightning. Coach Nick POOLE says, 'I believe he will be one of the best British defenders in the UK in a few years.'

26th July 2010

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SHE

D-man Arron STRAWSON (GBR) is the next to sign for the Steeldogs having originally been re-signed from the Scimitars by Jon Rowbotham.

26th July 2010

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GUI

Forward Stuart POTTS (GBR) re-signs for the Flames for his seventh consecutive season.

26th July 2010

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SHE

Ex-Spartans' British forward Mark TURNER, who joined the Scimitars last season, signs for Steeldogs as twelfth on roster.

24th July 2010

site update

SITE UPDATE - New Article Added - Elite Leap in the Dark - is the import increase right? Click ‘ARTICLES’ link at right head of page

24th July 2010

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ENL

SHE

Simon OFFORD, 6 feet 4 inch British D-man and former ENL Spartans' captain signs for Steeldogs.

24th July 2010

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PET

Young British forward Luke FERRARA, who Coach Cruickshank says should be in the GB side 'sooner rather than later', re-signs for Phantoms.

24th July 2010

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PET

British forward Shaun YARDLEY re-signs for Phantoms where he holds the all-time record for club appearances

24th July 2010

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BAS

Coach Steve MORIA says team now complete. ' I look forward to the 2010 Bison season and I think we are strong in every department.' he added.

23rd July 2010

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SHE

Last season's Scimitars' British Defenceman-of-the-Year Lee HAYWOOD signs for Steeldogs.

23rd July 2010

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SHE

Another former Scimitars' forward who made his debut last year, Andy HIRST (GBR),  signs for Steeldogs.

23rd July 2010

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ENL

SHE

British forward Oli BARRON signs for Steeldogs from Scimitars via a year with ENL Spartans.

23rd July 2010

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USA

MAN

Canadian Curtis HUPPE (F) signs for Phoenix. HUPPE, an experience North American player, previously played for Coach HAND at Belfast Giants in 2004.

22nd July 2010

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SHE

Former Scimitars forward Chris SYKES (GBR), who made his EPL debut last season, signs for Steeldogs.

22nd July 2010

team news

SHE

Statement from Steeldogs so-say clearing up position of previously signed Scimitars' players suggests but does not confirm all will be offered new contracts.

22nd July 2010

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SHE

Russian born netminder Dimitri ZIMOZDRA, who is technically not an import, becomes third re-signing from Scimitars.

22nd July 2010

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SHE

Matej KANGYAR (SVK)(F) first import to sign for Steeldogs, and second re-signing from Scimitars.

22nd July 2010

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SHE

British forward Stuart BRITTLE (GBR) signs for the Steeldogs, the first player direct from last year's Scimitars' roster.

21st July 2010

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SHE

Netminder Ben BOWNS (GBR) first of Scimitars' re-signees to join Steeldogs along with statement suggesting all positions are open again.

21st July 2010

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TEL

I like the shape of the Tigers' roster.' says Coach Tom Watkins. 'It has experience, youngsters and some grit. A playoff place is a realistic target for us.'

21st July 2010

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ENL

SHE

Coach Matt Darlow's second forward to be signed is Brit Craig Elliott previously of ENL Spartans.

21st July 2010

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ENL

SHE

British forward Scott MORRIS is Steeldogs’ ‘ FIRST ’ signing. MORRIS, a product of the Sheffield Academy, has been playing with ENL Spartans.

21st July 2010

team news

SHE

Steeldogs say names of newcontracted players to be announced from today but no mention of players already signed as Scimitars?????  

21st July 2010

team news

BRA

Assistant coach Greg RANDALL says Bees last year ' were at times tactically and defensively naïve' without a bench coach. Gareth COX will change that.

20th July 2010

site update

SITE UPDATE - EPL PRE-SEASON  FIXTURES ADDED TO FIXTURES & RESULTS PAGE 1

20th July 2010

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ENL

TEL

Forward Josh BRUCE (GBR) signs from Coventry ENL where he trained with the Elite team after a spell with the Ontario Hockey Academy in Canada.

20th July 2010

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ENL

TEL

Former Tigers' D-man Ashley STANTON (GBR) re-signs after a year with ENL Titans and says he is so happy with his recall it's 'like Christmas.'

20th July 2010

site update

SITE UPDATE - EPL Roundup for week ending 18th July 2010 ADDED - click on Roundup1 above

20th July 2010

team news

GUI

Kirk Humphries, Flames' commercial manager, says too many injuries to too many imports cost them silverware last season, so more Brits this campaign.

20th July 2010

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GUI

Flames all-time top point scorer Milos MELICHERIK re-signs for a seventh season. The Slovakian forward will also be assistant coach and U18 head coach.

20th July 2010

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EIHL

SHE

Steelers selling owner Bob Phillips says he doesn't know if contracted players will actually turn up for next month's start. Could this benefit Steeldogs?

20th July 2010

team news

EIHL

EIHL

Steelers owner Bob Phillips says Elite teams don't like to play pre-season friendlies, and '...EPL teams will not be ready by the start of the season.' ?????

20th July 2010

team news

MAN

Ex-EIHL Vipers' forward Dean HOLLAND, a recent Phoenix signing, says, ' It doesn't bother me playing in the EPL, the hockey is just as good.'

19th July 2010

team news

EIHL

SHE

Steeldogs in talks with Steelers to stagger home game dates with intention to avoid clashing and improve fan base.

19th July 2010

player news

MAN

The Phoenix rumour mill: Former player Joe Tallari who has been playing in his native Italy will be the first import forward signed.

17th July 2010

team news

SHE

Sheffield businessman and Academy coach Shane Smith is new Steeldogs' owner, assistant coach Matt DARLOW becomes new head coach.

16th July 2010

team news

SHE

Scimitars re-branded Steeldogs and will run with two already-signed imports and train with Steelers. Squad of 21 = 3 NMs, 6 D-men + 12 Fs.

16th July 2010

team news

SWI

Coach Ryan Aldridge says he welcomes Wildcats' first opponents Telford Tigers back to the EPL. ' I hope for Telford they have a good year.' he added.

16th July 2010

game news

PET

Phantoms release fixtures for coming season.

16th July 2010

player news

MAN

Top EPL points scorer Tony HAND who starts new season at aged 43 with 27 ice years behind him says, ' I'll play on a little longer yet.' And why not?

15th July 2010

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SLO

GB U18 defenceman Billy PHILLIPS re-signs for Jets after joining from Romford last summer. Coach Pete Russell says that completes the blue line.

15th July 2010

team news

EIHL

SHE

A week after coach and GM walked out EIHL Sheffield Steelers' owner Bob Phillips says he is selling club. No mention about talks with Scimitars.

14th July 2010

team news

SHE

Scimitars call on fans to help club re-launch with matchnight assistance, match reports, articles and sponsorship. Contact club if interested.

14th July 2010

team news

SHE

Scimitars safe, according to site, and will release ' the team's new identity, name and colours' at this Friday's fans' forum 19.00 iceSheffield.

14th July 2010

team news

SWI

Wildcats release fixtures for coming season.

14th July 2010

game news

GUI

Flames release fixtures for coming season and challenge match details: away to Bison 11th Sept and home on 12th Sept.

14th July 2010

team news

TEL

Tigers' Coach Tom Watkins says he is about to sign his forth import and will reveal the name shortly as soon as the paperwork is completed.

14th July 2010

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USA

TEL

Former Tigers' D-man Tomas JANAK signs as a result of recent open trials. The Slovakian has been playing in the US and will join Tigers as a forward.

13th July 2010

team news

MAN

Phoenix GM Andy Cositigan re-signs due to work and family reasons but owner Neil Morris says, '…watch out, This man is far from leaving the club…'

13th July 2010

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GUI

British forward Rob LAMEY re-signs for the Flames for a fifth season where he will add to his 518 games.

13th July 2010

game news

SLO

Jets announce fixtures including challenge matches against Wildcats and Bees already posted.

12th July 2010

game news

EIHL

TEL

Tigers to play away to Coach WATKINS's old team EIHL Coventry on 4th Sept where he holds the Blaze record of over 600 games played in ten years .

12th July 2010

game news

SWI

Wildcats announce challenged games against Jets on 8th Sept then away on 15th Sept, also home to Tigers on 11th Sept and away on 12th Sept.

12th July 2010

site update

SITE UPDATE - EPL Roundup for week ending 11th July 2010  ADDED

12th July 2010

team news

BAS

Bison release fixtures and challenge games dates. Host Bees 8th Sept, host Flames 11th Sept and away to Flames 12th, and away to Bees 16th Sept.

12th July 2010

game news

MAN

Phoenix release fixtures with a note stating league has been asked to clarify some of their face-off times.

11th July 2010

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GUI

MIL

British forward Gary CLARKE returns to MKL for eighth season after a year with the Flames where he ended the season as a top ten British goal scorer.

10th July 2010

site update

SITE UPDATE - EPL FIXTURES FOR 2010-2011 SEASON ADDED

10th July 2010

game news

EPL

EPL fixtures released. First games Saturday 18th September 2010

9th July 2010

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SHE

MAN

D-man Pavel GOMENIUK quits Scimitars for Phoenix due to Sheffield clubs uncertain future says spokesperson.

9th July 2010

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SLO

20-year-old British forward Carl THOMPSON re-signs for Jets for sixth consecutive season.

9th July 2010

game news

BRA

Bees announced first league fixtures to take place weekend of 18th / 19th September 2010, as predicted on this site end of May.

9th July 2010

game news

BRA

Bees announce pre-season challenge games away to Bison on 8th and back home on 16th Sept, and away at Jets on 11th and home to Jets on 12th Sept.

9th July 2010

player news

ENL

TEL

Tigers will not be signing D-men Stuart BATES or Simon HARRISON, as reported in some circles. Both have decided to stay with Titans in ENL.

9th July 2010

player news

SHE

MAN

ODD!!!    Phoenix signing Pavel GOMENYUK, who spells his name ‘GOMENIUK’, was reportedly signed by Scimitars in June.

9th July 2010

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MAN

Phoenix sign their first import player as Ukrainian D-man Pavel GOMENIUK joins from EIHL Hull, according to Phoenix.

7th July 2010

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ENL

SWI

Forward Steve Fisher (GBR), ENL Cardiff top scorer with over two points per game finally signs for Wildcats after 2 month's talking & strong opposition

6th July 2010

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TEL

Former Tigers' captain Daniel CROFT (GBR)(D) re-signs following a year out of the sport when Telford left EPL but stayed in training with ENL Titans.

6th July 2010

site update

SITE UPDATE - EPL ROUNDUP FOR WEEK ENDING MIDNIGHT 4th JULY ADDED TO ROUNDUP PAGE 1 - click navigation button above

6th July 2010

player news

MAN

Phoenix' D-man Ben Wood (GBR), who started last year as a forward, says of season’s performance, 'We should have at least finished second, if not won it.'

6th July 2010

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GUI

Former GB international Neil LIDDIARD returns to the Flames' blueline for his eighth season where he has clocked up more than 400 games.

3rd July 2010

team news

SHE

Scimitars' owners Ian Johnson and Gary Aspley unexpectedly resign; 'new owner' talks continue with unnamed person associated with Sheffield Academy.

2nd July 2010

player move

EIHL

SHE

Scimitars’ James ARCHER (GBR)(F) signs for EIHL Stingrays after seven games last season on a 2-way deal,  and third attempt by the Hull team. to get him.

1st July 2010

player news

BRA

Injury-hit Peter JASIK (SLO)(F) says, 'My knee was fine by the end of the season.' And the back? '...better since I've had a break and is fine as well.'

1st July 2010

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BRA

BAS

Carl GRAHAM (GBR) signs for Bison from Bees as final D-man on Basingstoke roster.Boss Steve MORIA says, 'He will add a little bit of grit to the defence.'