Romford Raiders

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Romford Raiders

League:

EPIHL

Founded:

1987

Home Ice:

Romford Ice Arena

Capacity:

1500

Ice Size:

184ft x 85ft

City:

Romford, London, England

Colours:

White, Gold, and Blue

Captain:

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Head Coach:

Ownership:

Snow Blades Ltd

The Romford Raiders are an ice hockey team based at the Romford Ice Arena in Romford in the London Borough of Havering in East London, England. The team colours are white, gold and blue.

[edit] History

The club was founded in 1987 and coached by Gord Jeffrey, who went on to become a hero amongst the Romford fans. Some of the best-known players to play for the Raiders include Rob Stewart, Dave Whistle and Mike Ellis, all of whom went on to play and coach at the highest levels in the UK.

[edit] Honours

1987/1988: Heineken League Division 2 Champions; promoted to Division 1.
1989/1990: Heineken League Division 2 runners-up; promoted back to Division 1 after play-offs.
1990/1991: Fourth in Division 1; narrowly missed on promotion to the Premier Leagure.
1991/1992: Reached play-offs.
1996/1997: English League (Southern Conference) Champions.
2000/2001: English Premier League play-off Champions.
2001/2002: English Premier League Cup Winners.
2004/2005: English Premier League Cup Winners; reached play-off finals.