Richmond Flyers
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| League: | British National League | |
| Founded: | 1977 | |
| Home Ice: | Richmond Ice Rink | |
| Capacity: | 1250 | |
| Ice Size: | 200ft x 81ft | |
| City: | London, United Kingdom | |
| Colours: | Blue and Gold | |
| Captain: | {{{captain}}} | |
| Head Coach: | Unknown | |
| Ownership: | Unknown | |
The Richmond Flyers were an ice hockey team from London, England. Founded in 1977 as the London Phoenix Flyers the name was changed in 1980 to Richmond Flyers. In 1992 the club ceased operating as their home ice, Richmond Ice Rink was demolished to make way for flats overlooking the River Thames.
FORMER PLAYERS
ANDY NUNN - GOALIE
STEVE CONDRON - DEFENCEMAN
MICK ANGEL - DEFENCEMAN
BERNIE WOOLCOTT - LEFT WING
NICK FITZPATRICK - RIGHT WING
MARK ADAMS - CENTRE ICE
Richard Meacock campaigned vigorously for many years to get a new rink built. Sadly he passed away in April 2006, the last great champion of Richmond ice rink.
