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Just had a txt saying there be no vipers or caps next year, shame if they do go
2 Teams gone
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Re: 2 Teams gone ????????????????????
well im not going to say that it 100%, but it put on the eihl face book page from clan
well im not going to say that it 100%, but it put on the eihl face book page from clan
I would hope that if this is common knowledge amongst those in the know that something is officially annoucned sooner rather than later. With season tickets already on sale it's a bit unfair asking fans to commit a big chunk of money without knowing not only any of the players for next year, or the number of imports but also the number of teams in the league! :?
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Well Nottingham have cut there season tickets from 27 to 25 games next yr
Who else would be able to play in that Northern EPL though? They've been trying to get it going for several seasons but there aren't enough teams who can afford 4 imports.
Plus - I think it's likely that the EIHL import limit will return to 10 for next season. I can't see Fife joining this season (unless Newcastle were to drop out) but quite possibly for 2012-13.
Plus - I think it's likely that the EIHL import limit will return to 10 for next season. I can't see Fife joining this season (unless Newcastle were to drop out) but quite possibly for 2012-13.
Solway would be able to join no doubt as they have had higher class hockey there before as has Blacknurn but that is less likely I guess so a waste of a decent rink.
If the structure was right there would be nothing stopping team like Steeldogs being in a Northern EPL.
Lets be honest we have the worst schedule in the EIHL.We would be better travel wise in EPL but we are happy to make the step up but I just don't see Fife doing it and will push to get in a better league without the expense of trying to compete with the big arena teams.
Such a shame as its a great hockey town and I used to love going there as a youngster as its probably the feistiest rink in the country and the locals get right behind the team.
If the structure was right there would be nothing stopping team like Steeldogs being in a Northern EPL.
Lets be honest we have the worst schedule in the EIHL.We would be better travel wise in EPL but we are happy to make the step up but I just don't see Fife doing it and will push to get in a better league without the expense of trying to compete with the big arena teams.
Such a shame as its a great hockey town and I used to love going there as a youngster as its probably the feistiest rink in the country and the locals get right behind the team.
I read somewhere recently a rumour (and you know how they can spin out of control) that PR and Neil Black were looking at investment in the Vipers. :?
The club's problems appear multifold though - a poor ice location, a fall in attendances, sponsorship. Very sad day if these clubs drop out this league, particularly as the Vipers have been one of the longest serving clubs at the top level (under various names) and the Capitals were the first Scottish club to join.
If it's a case of survival and rebuild at a lower level, it seems to have worked for Phoenix and Bison. Best of luck to them whatever happens.
The club's problems appear multifold though - a poor ice location, a fall in attendances, sponsorship. Very sad day if these clubs drop out this league, particularly as the Vipers have been one of the longest serving clubs at the top level (under various names) and the Capitals were the first Scottish club to join.
If it's a case of survival and rebuild at a lower level, it seems to have worked for Phoenix and Bison. Best of luck to them whatever happens.
dont know if this one should be in a rumors thread or not but i have heard that fife and manchester may be making an appearence in the EIHL next season, again jsut a little one i hear NO CONFIRMATION at all.
relating to this one tho, i'll be gutted if the vipers and caps arent back next season, i always enjoy seeing those guys play
relating to this one tho, i'll be gutted if the vipers and caps arent back next season, i always enjoy seeing those guys play
Its over for the vipers http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/ic ... -28374890/
Unfortunately, as long as the current owners are in-place, we (Fife) will always be in the diddy leagues :cry:
Maybe you can ask PR to buy us? I've followed the Flyers since the eighties and can remember an upstart team called the Cardiff Devils appearing and sweeping away the opposition (you stole my childhood hero Steve Moria
) I miss the games with you guys and Nottingham.
Maybe you can ask PR to buy us? I've followed the Flyers since the eighties and can remember an upstart team called the Cardiff Devils appearing and sweeping away the opposition (you stole my childhood hero Steve Moria
) I miss the games with you guys and Nottingham.