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Phoenix star in cancer fundraiser

6:59am Tuesday 23rd June 2009

Manchester Phoenix forward Adam Walker is training hard for the 2009-10 ice hockey season, but ahead of the season beginning in September, he’s aiming to put his training to good use for the Macmillan Cancer charity.

EPL: Phoenix Begin Countdown

8:55pm Wednesday 17th June 2009

MANCHESTER Phoenix will kick off their English Premier League campaign on the weekend of September 19.

EPL: Phoenix sign versatile Finn

8:37am Friday 12th June 2009

Manchester Phoenix player/coach Tony Hand has signed his first non-British trained player and is confident that play anywhere Jaakko Hagelberg will be a key addition to his first EPL roster.

ELITE LEAGUE: Talbot returns to Steelers

8:26am Friday 12th June 2009

Joey Talbot is the latest Steeler to turn his back on the Euro and re-sign for David Matsos.

ELITE LEAGUE: Devils part with Prpich

8:10am Friday 12th June 2009

The Cardiff Devils have parted company with abrasive forward Mike Prpich. The 6’, left-shooting forward has suffered at the hands of the injury bug in the last few seasons, but enjoyed a strong season on the ice last year as Devils joint top point-getter with American Jay Latulippe.

ELITE LEAGUE: Jaszczyk returns for Hull

7:57am Friday 12th June 2009

Andrew Jaszczyk has returned as Excel Hull Stingrays’ back-up goaltender for the 2009/2010 bmibaby Elite League campaign.

EPL: Bison sign top British forward

8:04am Friday 12th June 2009

Basingstoke Bison have announced the signing of top British centreman Tom Long.

Blackburn Hawks escape ice hockey drop

Blackburn Hawks escape ice hockey drop

3:26pm Thursday 11th June 2009

BLACKBURN Hawks have escaped relegation after being reinstated to the English National Ice Hockey League North Division One.

ELITE LEAGUE: Blaze sign Phoenix favourite Fulghum

3:48pm Monday 8th June 2009

Coventry Blaze Head Coach Paul Thompson has confirmed the signing of American winger, Luke Fulghum from Manchester Phoenix ahead of the 2009/10 Elite League ice hockey season.

Marketing Expert Back At Phoenix

12:10am Friday 5th June 2009

ONE of the main driving forces behind the success of ice hockey in the region is returning to work with the Manchester Phoenix.

Phoenix Look Overseas

10:07pm Thursday 4th June 2009

TWO overseas players have been offered contracts to join Manchester Phoenix for the forthcoming season.

Phoenix land Nottingham double

10:59pm Sunday 17th May 2009

Manchester Phoenix player coach Tony Hand promised the clubs supporters an exciting, hungry and talented group of British players and he’s completed the homegrown element of his squad with the double signing of Nottingham born forwards James Neil and Robert Lachowicz.

Phoenix snap up all-action Wood

10:50pm Sunday 17th May 2009

Manchester Phoenix player coach Tony Hand has pulled off his second signing coup from the Coventry Blaze as following the acquisition of netminder Steven Fone, all-action forward Greg Wood looks set to become a fan favourite in Altrincham next season.

Ambitious Fifer joins Phoenix EPL revolution

10:38pm Sunday 17th May 2009

A yearning to play in North America is the driving force behind 19-year old Scottish forward Iain Bowie and he believes signing for the Manchester Phoenix can only help his cause.

Elite League to run with eight clubs

10:26pm Sunday 17th May 2009

The 2009-10 ice hockey season will see the Elite League operate with eight clubs after the decision by the Manchester Phoenix to follow the Basingstoke Bison and withdraw from the league.

Phoenix reveal first EPL signings

10:32pm Sunday 17th May 2009

Manchester Phoenix head coach Tony Hand has announced his first signings as he looks forward to the club icing the 2009-10 season in the English Premier League.

Phoenix join the English Premier League

10:19pm Sunday 17th May 2009

Manchester Phoenix officials have confirmed that extensive business planning has seen the club opt to withdraw from the Elite League in favour of competing in the English Premier League.

Steelers are Playoff Champions again

8:07am Thursday 9th April 2009

The Steelers are Play Off Champions and can add that trophy to the league title they won four weeks ago. Jody Lehman recorded his 10th shut out whilst the goals came from Steve Munn and Ryan Finnerty.

Elite League clubs reach agreement

7:40am Thursday 9th April 2009

Following negotiations at a meeting of the nine clubs on Monday, the Elite Ice Hockey League has announced that a new format involving all the clubs has been reached.

Phoenix rise sends Blackburn Hawks down

THANKS FOR EVERYTHING: The Hawks players leave the Altrincham ice on Sunday

1:53pm Wednesday 8th April 2009

Blackburn Hawks have been relegated from the English National Ice-Hockey League after losing a 15-goal thriller away to Manchester Phoenix.

D-Day as Blackburn Hawks bid to beat dreaded drop

12:00pm Saturday 4th April 2009

IT'S win or bust for Blackburn Hawks, as the curtain falls on the English National Ice Hockey League season this weekend.

Controversy as Phoenix face league 'snub'

11:47am Wednesday 1st April 2009

JUST days before its flagship closing weekend, the Elite Ice Hockey League has been plunged into controversy after accusations that three clubs were being 'managed out' of the League.

Brave, battling Phoenix miss out again

8:48am Friday 27th March 2009

Knockout Cup 2nd Leg:

Blackburn Hawks on relegation brink

ANDY SLATER

9:53am Wednesday 25th March 2009

Blackburn Hawks’ league status hangs by a thread after the local ice hockey aces conceded a last-gasp equaliser in the first leg of their relegation play-off against Manchester Phoenix.

Phoenix battle through injuries to win

12:05am Monday 23rd March 2009

Phoenix 4 Belfast Giants 3

Phoenix stung by Hull in shootout

8:26am Friday 20th March 2009

Phoenix 5 Hull Stingrays 6

Blackburn Hawks shine as relegation play-off looms

12:29pm Wednesday 18th March 2009

Blackburn Hawks ended their league season in style with a thrilling 4-4 draw away to Coventry Blaze.

Burgoyne breaks Phoenix hearts

12:26am Wednesday 18th March 2009

Challenge Cup Final second leg

Tired Phoenix caught out by Vipers

10:08pm Sunday 15th March 2009

Saturday: Basingtoke Bison 1 Phoenix 7

Blackburn Hawks set for play-off dress rehearsal

12:00pm Saturday 14th March 2009

BLACKBURN Hawks’ general manager Andy Slater has urged his players to use tonight’s game with Coventry Blaze as a dress rehearsal for the end-of-season play-offs.


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