Friday 25 October 2013

Ice Hockey: Blackburn Hawks Set To Soar

Blackburn Hawks ice hockey team have a busy weekend ahead of them as they entertain Sutton Sting at the Blackburn Arena on Saturday evening (5.45 face off) and then travel to Billingham on Sunday evening to face league leaders Billingham Stars.

The Hawks have won 3 of their 5 opening games in the NIHL Moralee Conference  with their only defeat coming in last Sunday's home game against last season's league champions Solway Sharks. which finished 1-2 (see photo left - by John Milton).

Also on Saturday night, Manchester Minotaurs take on Sheffield Spartans at Altrincham and on Sunday, Sutton entertain Whitley Warriors at iceSheffield

In the NIHL Laidler Conference, Widnes Wild hold their first ever home competitive fixture on Sunday evening  following the completion of works to install seating at their new rink.  They take on Blackburn Eagles who have lost all 7 of their games so far this season 6.15 pm face off.

Also on Sunday league leaders Deeside Dragons take on Sheffield Senators in a 6.40pm face off.  On Saturday evening Hull Stingrays entertain Coventry Blaze at the Hull Arena in a 5pm face off.

More information:  www .blackburnhawks.com    www.eiha.co.uk