Wednesday, 30 September 2015
RECAP: Swindon's 5 - 3 win over Sir Tony Hand's Manchester Phoenix
Tonight we face Milton-Keynes Lightning after a mixed bag weekend. Hopefully, we can find some form and get the win! In the meantime, let's recap Swindon's 5 - 3 win against the Manchester Phoenix with an infographic from David Strover:
Sunday, 27 September 2015
Man of the Match 26/09/2015, #26 Jan Kostal
The Wildcats continued their successful campaign with a spectacular 5 - 3 win over the Manchester Phoenix! Once again the Captain, Kostal, put in a strong performance. The Czech forward powered throughout the game, never letting the opposition get the better of him. His efforts were recognised with the award for the Man of the Match.
Well done Jan!
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Well done Jan!
#loudandproud #swsc
Thursday, 24 September 2015
RECAP: Swindon's epic 8 - 4 win over the Bracknell Bees
As we head into the weekend, we recap last weeks home result with an infographic from David Strover. This graphic illustrates the stats for Swindon's 8 - 4 win over the Bees:
Monday, 21 September 2015
Man of the Match 19/09/2015, #20 Miroslav Zalesak
Last Saturday's fixture certainly had the fans on the edge of their seats. Miroslav Zalesak took the Cats ahead with the two goals in the first period. The second period saw the Bees step up the tempo, switching the scoreline in the visiting teams favour. Through determination and a solid team performance the Cats dramatically reversed their fortunes, turning out 5 quick goals, sealing their 8-4 victory.
Just as he started the game, Zalesak continued. He pushed hard, creating opportunities for his team. He scored another goal in the third to secure his hat trick. He also clocked assists on three of the game changing goals in that period.
His efforts were recognised with the award of the Man of the Match.
Well done Miroslav!
#loudandproud #swsc
Just as he started the game, Zalesak continued. He pushed hard, creating opportunities for his team. He scored another goal in the third to secure his hat trick. He also clocked assists on three of the game changing goals in that period.
His efforts were recognised with the award of the Man of the Match.
Well done Miroslav!
#loudandproud #swsc
Sunday, 13 September 2015
Man of the Match 12/09/15, #26 Jan Kostal
Last night kicked off the regular season, when the Cats welcomed the Peterborough Phantoms to the Swindon Ice Arena. Unfortunately it was not to be the home teams night, with the Cats suffering a better 3-6 loss. Despite a scoreline strongly in the oppositions favour, Captain Jan Kostal stayed focussed and worked hard to the end. Kostal was awarded the Man of the Match for his spirited performance.
Well done Jan!
#loudandproud #swsc
Saturday, 12 September 2015
Stevie Lyle: Building the future
So, tonight is the night when the season kicks off... for real this time!
We sat down with the new man at the helm, player/coach Stevie Lyle to find out what he was thinking when he built the new look Swindon Wildcats.
S.W.S.C: So Stevie, in terms of putting the team together, what was going through your mind, which player was going to be the game changer?
Stevie Lyle: There are a couple really, in the challenge games they were just getting going but the two new signings Sami Ryhanen and Miroslav Zalesak were big. And Corey McKewen was a big signing, lots of teams were after him. I decided when I started out I wanted to do things my way, whether they'll be right or wrong we'll soon find out. I thought some freshness would be good! The hardest thing was, some friends of mine, people like Jonas (Hoog) and Moorsey (Shane Moore), it's hard but I hope we will be a better team for it.
S.W.S.C: Did you have a vision to start with of what your team would look like? How did the building of other teams effect your decisions?
Stevie Lyle: To be honest it changes; probably changes every week. You can't really decide a team on what others are doing, you have to decide your own team. Maybe start out with a defensive team one week and that doesn't work because guys sign other places, so you sign some other players. And I eventually got there and, I was happy, because it worked out that I actually got better players than those I had wanted at the start.
S.W.S.C: Did you have many disappointments along the way?
Stevie Lyle: Well I can't call them disappointments really, you know for players, as a player you've got an idea of where you want to play and how much money you want to make. And that's what happens really; you talk to agents, they say yeah the player's coming, two days laters you see on Elite Prospects they have signed in Italy, and you think 'oh, okay' (laughs).
S.W.S.C: The main question we are hearing from the fans with regard to yourself, is where do you see yourself fitting in as a player. Will you be on the bench more; where does Jordan Hedley fit in your plan?
Stevie Lyle: I brought Jordan here because I think he will do well; I want him to do well. If I think he is playing better than me then he will be out there. I don't want to hold him back. There are only so many years, might be this year, you never know until I'm finished. So it's literally just getting another guy ready to take over.
I've known him (Jordan) a few years now, been lucky enough to teach him throughout the summer sometimes. So I know his ability. he has also had some experience in the GB set-up.
S.W.S.C: It's been noted that the type of players you have brought in are 'bigger'.
Stevie Lyle: Yeah, size is going to go a long way. I want to play the same away as we do at home so, you know, we need bigger guys.
S.W.S.C: Will that lend to a feisty season then, do you think?
Stevie Lyle: Yeah, you know, every game we are going to be going out to win. There is going to be no going into Telford and all lines play defensive. We're good enough to win there.
S.W.S.C: We are not going to ask you where you think we are going to place just yet. Let's leave a little time to settle in ...
Stevie Lyle: We are just going to take every weekend as it comes and I will know by Christmas really.
S.W.S.C: On behalf of the fans Stevie, Good Luck for the coming season!
#loudandproud #swsc
We sat down with the new man at the helm, player/coach Stevie Lyle to find out what he was thinking when he built the new look Swindon Wildcats.
S.W.S.C: So Stevie, in terms of putting the team together, what was going through your mind, which player was going to be the game changer?
Stevie Lyle: There are a couple really, in the challenge games they were just getting going but the two new signings Sami Ryhanen and Miroslav Zalesak were big. And Corey McKewen was a big signing, lots of teams were after him. I decided when I started out I wanted to do things my way, whether they'll be right or wrong we'll soon find out. I thought some freshness would be good! The hardest thing was, some friends of mine, people like Jonas (Hoog) and Moorsey (Shane Moore), it's hard but I hope we will be a better team for it.
S.W.S.C: Did you have a vision to start with of what your team would look like? How did the building of other teams effect your decisions?
Stevie Lyle: To be honest it changes; probably changes every week. You can't really decide a team on what others are doing, you have to decide your own team. Maybe start out with a defensive team one week and that doesn't work because guys sign other places, so you sign some other players. And I eventually got there and, I was happy, because it worked out that I actually got better players than those I had wanted at the start.
S.W.S.C: Did you have many disappointments along the way?
Stevie Lyle: Well I can't call them disappointments really, you know for players, as a player you've got an idea of where you want to play and how much money you want to make. And that's what happens really; you talk to agents, they say yeah the player's coming, two days laters you see on Elite Prospects they have signed in Italy, and you think 'oh, okay' (laughs).
S.W.S.C: The main question we are hearing from the fans with regard to yourself, is where do you see yourself fitting in as a player. Will you be on the bench more; where does Jordan Hedley fit in your plan?
Stevie Lyle: I brought Jordan here because I think he will do well; I want him to do well. If I think he is playing better than me then he will be out there. I don't want to hold him back. There are only so many years, might be this year, you never know until I'm finished. So it's literally just getting another guy ready to take over.
I've known him (Jordan) a few years now, been lucky enough to teach him throughout the summer sometimes. So I know his ability. he has also had some experience in the GB set-up.
S.W.S.C: It's been noted that the type of players you have brought in are 'bigger'.
Stevie Lyle: Yeah, size is going to go a long way. I want to play the same away as we do at home so, you know, we need bigger guys.
S.W.S.C: Will that lend to a feisty season then, do you think?
Stevie Lyle: Yeah, you know, every game we are going to be going out to win. There is going to be no going into Telford and all lines play defensive. We're good enough to win there.
S.W.S.C: We are not going to ask you where you think we are going to place just yet. Let's leave a little time to settle in ...
Stevie Lyle: We are just going to take every weekend as it comes and I will know by Christmas really.
S.W.S.C: On behalf of the fans Stevie, Good Luck for the coming season!
#loudandproud #swsc
Sunday, 6 September 2015
Man of the Match 05/09/15, #19 Aaron Nell
This weekend saw the Cats take their first home victory of the season. Final score of this Challenge game was heavily in our favour, with a massive 12-2 on the scoreboard. Aaron Nell mad a huge contribution to this, putting a whopping 4 goals past Bracknell's dumbfounded net minder. Nell also contributed to another 4 of the Wildcats goals, recording assists for these also. He was a force to be reckoned with and was his efforts was awarded the Man of the Match award. His first of many this season?
Well done Aaron!
#loudandproud #swsc
Well done Aaron!
#loudandproud #swsc
Wednesday, 2 September 2015
Man of the Match 29/08/2015, #71 Corey McEwen
Congratulation goes to, new addition to the Wildcats roster, #71 Corey McEwen. He took the honours of collecting the first Man of the Match award for the 2015/16 season. Corey made a tremendous impact in the Cats first outing, putting the word CHALLENGE firmly in the Phoenix camp.
One to watch?
Well done Corey!
#loudandproud #swsc
One to watch?
Well done Corey!
#loudandproud #swsc
Tuesday, 1 September 2015
S.W.S.C Membership 15/16 available NOW! ***September Special Offer***
We are pleased to announce that membership to the S.W.S.C is now open for the 2015/16 season!
Not only are we holding last years prizes, we have an exclusive offer available for renewals and season ticket holders who sign up in September.
***HALF PRICE MEMBERSHIP FOR ALL RENEWALS & SEASON TICKET HOLDERS - SEPTEMBER ONLY***
So, what can you expect this season? The answer is a bigger, better experience! There will be more Members only exclusive events, more events for all, more prize draws...there will also be some surprises along the way!
***HALF PRICE MEMBERSHIP FOR ALL RENEWALS & SEASON TICKET HOLDERS - SEPTEMBER ONLY***
So, what can you expect this season? The answer is a bigger, better experience! There will be more Members only exclusive events, more events for all, more prize draws...there will also be some surprises along the way!
So get on board. This is tipped to be a tremendous season for the Wildcats. Be a part of it! Join up today!
2015/16 (full) prices:
Adult: £5
Child (under 16): £3.50
Family (2+2): £16
Family (2+3): £19
Membership includes:
If you want to know more, you can use the contact form on the right of this page (desktop view only, email address below) or alternatively come and chat to the team on game night. We will be located in front of the Wildcats display cabinet by reception.
#loudandproud
Email: supporters.club@swindonwildcats.com
Adult: £5
Child (under 16): £3.50
Family (2+2): £16
Family (2+3): £19
Membership includes:
- Free gift
- Priority booking for all S.W.S.C supported events/discounted tickets for selected events
- Exclusive members only events (keep an eye out for details)...
- Free entry to monthly prize draws for great Wildcats prizes
- A chance each month to present the S.W.S.C player of the month award
- And much more...
If you want to know more, you can use the contact form on the right of this page (desktop view only, email address below) or alternatively come and chat to the team on game night. We will be located in front of the Wildcats display cabinet by reception.
#loudandproud
Email: supporters.club@swindonwildcats.com
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