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| Peter Hagan (Photo by Blindside Trading Cards) |
They opened their campaign with a narrow 6-4 defeat away to defending champions Cardiff Huskies three weeks ago and are hoping to build on that performance against the Sheffield development side.
There are 5 teams in the league, with Peterborough Phantoms and the Sheffield A team - the Steelkings - making up the full complement. Each team plays the others once home and away and the top four qualify for the play offs at the end of the season.
Looking ahead to Sunday’s game, Mayhem Team Manager and Head Coach Peter Hagan said:
“The team are excited to get back into league action! We had a great game in Cardiff, despite a depleted squad, a new goalie and a brand new skater too!”
“Last season was the closest league for quite a few years, with a bounce here or there meaning 4 teams could’ve won the league, so hopefully be as competitive again. The women will be really going for it as they look to get to optimal performance for the inaugural Women’s World Para Ice Hockey Championships in August…so it should be a great league!”
“We are hoping to try and convert the narrow losses into wins this year and battle for the league and play off titles. We also want to bring new players into the sport, so are always happy to her from anybody who is interested. Next year it could be YOU on the ice!”
“I am looking forward to seeing new players, familiar foes & some great hockey at Widnes…and it’s all FREE!”
Anybody interested in trying out Para Ice Hockey – or sponsoring the Mayhem team - is asked to contact them in the first instance via email to info@manchestermayhem.co.uk
