EPL NEWS - AUGUST 2010

31st Aug 2010

MAN

Brit Tom DUGGAN (F) who signed for Phoenix from the Flames in May said he felt he was 'restricted' in Guildford and wanted more ice time than he was getting there.

26th Aug 2010

SWI

Coach ALDRIDGE says, ‘ Our line up is about done, and I like the way the team is looking.’

26th Aug 2010

SHE

Steeldogs announce another pre-season game, this time against Northern League Fife Flyers on Saturday 4th September 2010.

26th Aug 2010

SWI

GB U18 James HADFIELD (GBR)(NM) signs for Wildcats from seven games with Scimitars last season. Coach Aldridge says he is good enough to challenge Douglas.

26th Aug 2010

MAN

Swedish forward Marcus KRISTOFFERSSON signs from Swedish lower league.

25th Aug 2010

BRA

Coach COX said of Richard FACEY: ' Last year he led his team in goals and hits so I expect him to be a physical presence and give us something a bit different.'

25th Aug 2010

BRA

I'm a physical player and a fairly big boy - I like to hit, play the pass and play the puck,' says Bees new signing Richard FACEY. 'I just want to make a contribution.'

25th Aug 2010

TEL

Coach Watkins invites Telford U18 Adam TAYLOR to train with Tigers. 'His skating ability is as good as any of the players I’ve signed this year.' he said.

25th Aug 2010

EPL Roundup week ending 22nd August 2010 added - click Roundup button above.

24th Aug 2010

BEL

SHE

Latvian forward and former Sheffield junior player Edgar BEBRIS signs for Steeldogs from Belarus becoming import number three.

24th Aug 2010

CAN

BRA

Richard FACEY (GBR)(F) signs from Bees informal sessions after 3 seasons in Canada. Coach COX says he is equally comfortable as a forward or defenceman.

24th Aug 2010

MAN

Phoenix's Stingrays' signing James ARCHER says, 'I made a commitment to Tony and the club and Manchester is where I’ll be playing next season.”

24th Aug 2010

MIL

Jacob HERON signs for the Lightning from their junior programme. Coach Nick POOLE said he would be used to cover injuries and suspensions to start with.

24th Aug 2010

MIL

Finnish forward Andre SMULTER re-signs for the Lightning where last year he was second highest in the points with almost two per game.

23rd Aug 2010

EPL Roundup and hockey articles added to EPL Update Service  mailing list.

23rd Aug 2010

PET

Phantoms need equipment manager. Training given. May suit keen fan who can be available match nights plus one training evening. See club website for more details.

23rd Aug 2010

SHE

Oliver BARRON, the British forward signed by the Steeldogs in July has been released by club due to 'unforseen circumstances'.

23rd Aug 2010

SHE

British defenseman Chris WILCOX, who previously iced for the Scimitars last season in his EPL debut, signs for the Steeldogs.

21st Aug 2010

GUI

BRA

Coach COX says of season's team rosters: 'Most squads are very similar to last season's, but a couple of guys Guildford have brought in have caught my attention.'

21st Aug 2010

PET

Phantoms announce completion of regular roster for coming season. 'I really like the look of our team,' said Coach Cruickshank, 'I think we have found the mix I wanted.'

21st Aug 2010

BEL

PET

Darius LELENAS (LIT)(F) signs from Belarus. Coach Cruickshank said, 'I needed to make sure we got the quality we were looking for. I think we have found a gem.'

20th Aug 2010

EPL

New signings as % of current rosters - Wildcats 50%, Bees & Phoenix 47%, Bison 39%, Jets 33%, Steeldogs 32% and Flames 31%, Phantoms 23%, Lightning 7%.

20th Aug 2010

SITE UPDATE - NEW  EPL Roundup for w/e 22nd August 2010 ADDED - click on Roundup button above.

20th Aug 2010

SITE UPDATE - NEW ARTICLE ADDED - ‘Who’s A Big Boy, Then?’ (SOGs & blocked shots) click Articles button above or at bottom of page.

19th Aug 2010

EIHL

MAN

Stingrays  back in EIHL so will Phoenix Coach HAND be as generous with ex-Hull's James ARCHER as he was with release of Robert FARMER to Canada in June?

19th Aug 2010

BRA

Bees' Coach Cox says it is unlikely any EPL team will be able to challenge the top five of Lightning, Flames, Bison, Jets or Phoenix for the league title this season.

19th Aug 2010

BAS

Basingstoke Buffalo ENL's Daniel LACKEY, signs on with 2-way contract with Bison. The 20-year-old British D-man iced three times for the Bison last season.

19th Aug 2010

SITE UPDATE - EPL Roundup week ending 15th August 2010 ADDED - click on ‘Roundup1’ button above.

18th Aug 2010

BRA

Bees' Coach Cox, with 18 already signed, has to decide whether to add one or two more Brits from informal training sessions or another experienced campaigner.

18th Aug 2010

EIHL

MAN

New Phoenix signing from EIHL Stingrays James ARCHER said before team saved, 'I was devastated about what happened at Hull, but I have put that behind me now.

17th Aug 2010

PET

Phantoms'  Coach Curtis Cruickshank says name of final import will be announced at the end of this week.

17th Aug 2010

BAS

Bison captain Nicky CHINN (GBR)(F) says British hockey would be improved if only four imports were allowed in all leagues and he could be Buzz Lightyear. Cool!

17th Aug 2010

PET

Thomas JEFFERY, British D-man with the Phantoms re-signs. Coach Cruickshank said, ' I think his physical style of play will make him very useful this coming season.'

17th Aug 2010

PET

British netminder Damien KING, who joined Phantoms last season from the junior programme, re-sings for a second term.

17th Aug 2010

EIHL

SLO

Former Bison forward Shaun THOMPSON dropped last week by EIHL Braehead having signed in only May, signs for Jets as lil’ bro Carl's replacement.

17th Aug 2010

MAN

Coach Hand says he doesn’t want just any two final imports: ' I'm looking all the time. We still have three weeks and I want to make sure we are signing the right players.’

17th Aug 2010

EIHL

MAN

As rumoured, Phoenix sign British forward James ARCHER from defunct EIHL Stingrays despite claims the Hull team will be saved by Coventry Blaze.

16th Aug 2010

SLO

Jets' Coach RUSSELL says, 'I have made the decision to make one further addition to the team on the offence…We will be announcing the addition very soon.'

16th Aug 2010

SLO

Jets' forward Carl THOMPSON (GBR), who had hoped to play full-time this season says cannot due to studies and work commitments so drops to part-time status.

16th Aug 2010

PET

SLO

Jets sign 18-year-old British netminder Ryan BAINBOROUGH from Phantoms as back-up netminder to Greg ROCKMAN. Coach RUSSELL says goalie line complete.'

15th Aug 2010

SITE UPDATE - New article added - ‘A Ref Too Far’ (too many refs unsighted?)  click Articles button above to read.

14th Aug 2010

EIHL

TEL

Tigers' pre-season friendly against EIHL Coventry Blaze moved to Wednesday 15th September 2010.

13th Aug 2010

EIHL

BAS

Former Bison forward Shaun Thompson and Wildcats forward Sam BULLAS dropped by EIHL Braehead Clan having signed in May in favour of 'local depth' players.

13th Aug 2010

EIHL

SWI

Ex- Wildcats' forward Samuel BULLAS re-signs after controversial release by EIHL Braehead Clan for whom the 19-year-old signed in May.

13th Aug 2010

BRA

Bees' new coach Gareth COX says, 'Our goal is to make the playoffs. I have confidence in myself and the owners have confidence in me so I just have to prove myself.'

13th Aug 2010

MAN

With the collapse of EIHL Hull was Phoenix coach Tony HAND playing canny in waiting for the release of British forward James ARCHER?

13th Aug 2010

EIHL

EPL

EIHL Hull Stingrays closes its doors releasing a total of seventeen players among them British forwards James ARCHER, Lee ESDERS and Lee MITCHELL

12th Aug 2010

SHE

Sheffield Steeldogs post early-season fixtures. All other teams have now posted at least some if not all of their fixtures.

11th Aug 2010

TEL

Coach Tom WATKINS says he hopes to have a full team on the ice early next month and wants to arrange a training session for the fans before season starts.

11th Aug 2010

ENL

TEL

D-man Mike JONES (GBR) signs for Tigers from ENL Invicta Dynamos having been successful at the Tigers’ open trials.

11th Aug 2010

ENL

TEL

Andy McKINNEY (GBR) signs for Tigers from open trials. The 19-year-old forward has briefly iced for Tiger's, Phoenix and last season played for ENL Trafford Metros

10th Aug 2010

SWI

For a bit of fun, why not check out the Wildcats Prediction League at this site -  http://www.swindonhockey.co.uk/                or click link above

10th Aug 2010

SITE UPDATE - EPL Roundup week ending 8th August 2010 ADDED - click on ‘Roundup1’ button above.

7th Aug 2010

SITE UPDATE - NEW - Ice Hockey Articles Page ADDED - click on ‘Articles’ button above.

7th Aug 2010

MIL

Michael WALES (GBR)(F) re-signs for Lightning for an eighth season. Coach Poole says, 'He is an annoying player to play against and I want him to stay that way!'

6th Aug 2010

SITE UPDATE - EPL Roundup for week ending 1st August 2010 ADDED - click on Roundup1 above.

5th Aug 2010

BAS

Coach Steve Moria says, ' I am happy with the squad we've got. I'd like to make the play-odds this year and hopefully, come April, get a trophy or two in the bag. '

4th Aug 2010

SWI

Slovakian forward Jozef KOHUT re-signs for Wildcats where last season he led in assists. Coach Aldridge says he is a player that can change a game at any moment.

3rd Aug 2010

BAS

One governing body in charge of all leagues to regulate teams, promotions/relegation and better standard of consistent refereeing.' says Bison D-man Rick SKENE.

3rd Aug 2010

MAN

Coach Tony Hand says remaining imports will both be forwards, one will be an all-out attacking player, the other will have a defence roll, but no names yet.

2nd Aug 2010

MAN

GUI

GB Under-18 and Under-20 international D-man Joe GRAHAM joins Flames from Phoenix.

1st Aug 2010

PET

Phantoms' Coach Curtis CRUICKSHANK: ' Our jigsaw is almost finished for the coming season. I am truly happy with what we have in place so far.'