The Day the Rink Closed !

29 years ago to this day, on Sunday 3rd October 1993, Peterborough’s “Ice Arena” played host to a Benson & Hedges Cup fixture between Pirates and the Romford Raiders. It…

Happy 40th Birthday Peterborough Ice Hockey

On Sunday 23rd May 1982, the citizens of Peterborough were first introduced to the sport of ice hockey. With the rink having opened in late 1981, individuals with an interest…

Last of the Pirates hangs them up !

At 44:44 in tonight’s NIHL Play-Off game between Swindon Wildcats and Basingstoke Bison, fans will stand and applaud the Wildcats #44 Neil Liddiard as he plays his final game in…

Bretton Ice Rink – 40 Today !

23rd November 2021 marks the 40th anniversary of the opening of Bretton ice rink which opened in 1981 albeit not quite to plan ! In the late 1970s, Cambridge City…

Thirty Nine Years ……. and Counting !

This Sunday marks the 39th Anniversary of competitive ice hockey in Peterborough. As Phantoms host the Telford Tigers in the NIHL Autumn Cup, so 39 years ago to the day,…

The NIHL National League 2021/22 Champions will be ……

As if I can work it out ! Anyway, as is tradition, here’s the lowdown and predictions for the season ahead as I see it ……. BASINGSTOKE BISON (5th) Having…

RIP Dennis “Doc” Guttman

Sad to report that another legend of Peterborough ice hockey, Dennis “Doc” Guttman, has passed away this morning after a period of ill health. “Doc” was a Director of the…

Re-United in the Phantoms High Seats !

  The Phantoms fanbase has lost another true legend in recent days after Ray Wells passed away after a long battle with illness, just over six months after losing his…

Bananaman – Our Very Own Fanbase Superhero!

The 1980s is often reflected on by Peterborough hockey fans of a certain age as a decade full of characters and it most certainly was. The fledgling sport in the…

NIHL National League ….. Hopes, Dreams, Expectations, Predictions !

So that’s pre-season done and dusted and now the real business starts with back-to-back games with the Bracknell Bees this weekend. Based on a blend of logic and plain stupidity,…