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Flames extinguish Wildcats hat trick.

Last Friday evening the Swindon Wildcats saw their run of late consequently come to an end, after losing out to the visiting Guildford Flames. Despite overcoming the Flames twice earlier this season, it was not to be Swindon’s night as they fell the wrong side of 7-5 scoreline. The night originally opened well for the […]

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The sprit Christmas deserts Phantoms as Wildcats ghost 7 at the link

Wednesday evening saw the Swindon Wildcats continue their pre-Christmas win streak, after defeating the Peterborough Phantoms on home ice. A three game win streak paved the way into the night’s fixture and within seconds, that momentum was soon apparent. An initial onslaught from the first puck drop gave the Wildcats a push on net and […]

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Cubs at play on ice.

Swindon Wildcats boasts one of the highest number of under 10’s playing ice hockey in the country. Fielding 4 teams the club is looking for funding to take the youngsters to Sheffield for a national tournament and fundraising included selling cup cakes at the recent Peterborough game. The cubs were on ice at the normal […]

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Sports shorts – Wildcats

Two For One At Telford Swindon Widcats fans may have seen that the Telford Tigers are running a special promotion for supporters ahead of Sunday’s EPL game at the Telford Ice Rink in a bid to gain further interest in the club from the local community. Although the offer is primarily aimed at “home” supporters, […]

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Wildcats blast 4 past the Steeldogs for second win in a week.

The Swindon Wildcats made it two wins from two games last Saturday evening, after defeating the Sheffield Steeldogs once more in as many games. The ‘Cats opened the game well and dominated from the initial faceoff. However after a quick counter attack Sheffield found themselves with the games’ opening goal as Lubomir Korhon would strike […]

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What have Jahmene Douglas and X-factor to do with sport?

Answer: The all turn on Swindon’s Christmas Lights. Yes Swindon’s sporting heroes and Olympic torch bearers lined up alongside the X-factor sensation  Jahmene Douglas to switch on Swindon’s Town Centre Lights. Almost 3 time the average County Ground crowd, about 28,000, gathered in the Parade and Wharf Green to see the fun and interviews with […]

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Lightning strike 5 times against wildcats.

The Swindon Wildcats saw their recent home run of late come to an end on Sunday night, as their hopes were doused by an MK Lightning side. The night opened well for the ‘Cats, who themselves welcomed back the Finnish Matius Perkkio [pictured], with the import quickly landing his mark on return. After a dominant […]

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Wildcats extinguish Pheonix with 4-2 win at the Link

Swindon Wildcats claimed one of their biggest victories in recent home outings, after overcoming the league leading Manchester Phoenix. Although suffering a late overtime defeat to the Phoenix the previous weekend, the ‘Cats showed why home ice is so important after displaying a full sixty minute performance. Despite seeing the traveling side open the scoring […]

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Wildcats tame the Tigers.

Swindon Wildcats earned a much needed 2 point victory, as they tamed the Telford Tigers with an eventual 4-2 scoreline. A fairly even first period clash was soon broken after the home side drew first blood through top scorer Aaron Nell. A move upon the Tigers net although drawing multiple saves from netminder Declan Ryan, […]

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Wilson’s return with blades finishes 0-0.

Danny Wilson’s Sheffield United came to the County Ground unbeaten and left with the record in tact having played out a 0-0 draw against a depleted Swindon Town. Another record was broken as brothers Nathan and Louis Thompson both started. This is the first time since 1947 that siblings have been in the same team. […]