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…

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,…

Back To The Future For Phantoms 2 !

The 2019/2020 season will see a new challenge for Phantoms NIHL2 side as they bring in fresh faces both on and off the ice in a quest to develop the…

Tears of Despair as Phantoms Lose in Overtime !

Phantoms players were left devastated and, in some cases, in tears after losing their National Championship Play-Off Final tonight by the narrowest of margins as Hull Pirates edged them out…

Phantoms 2018/19 – Standing Among Giants ?

With Phantoms achieving a trophy treble last night, already some fans are questioning where this season sits in comparison with the 2008/09 treble winning season but my advice would be…

Phantoms Take a Step Closer to Coventry !

This was a huge fixture for both sides with Phantoms desperate to at least ice their already hard earned cake with a trip to Coventry and Bison desperate to just…

Sunday Showdown – Is It Really Make or Break ?

With many fans viewing Sunday’s game with Swindon Wildcats as “must win” and/or “make or break”, lets take a look at the reality based on the possible outcomes. Before doing…

Let the Battles Commence !

Tonight’s thumping defeat at Bracknell has announced not one but two important messages for Phantoms and their supporters. Firstly, the run-in to the league title has started and, secondly, teams…

Big Points At Stake Over Christmas Period !

The Christmas period sees the NIHL South move into the second half of the season with the “big four” sitting, as expected, in the top four places. With the table…

Cup Final Countdown – Make it a Plus One !

On Friday, Phantoms make their first tilt at serious NIHL silverware when they take on the Sheffield Steeldogs in the final of the Autumn Cup. So what’s it about ?…