Swindon Wildcats

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Swindon npower Wildcats are an Ice Hockey team; they were originally formed with this name in 1986 as a council-operated venture before being privatised in the early 90s. Changes in ownership led to a name change for the 1996/97 season (Swindon IceLords). Subsequent owners in a short period of time saw several different clubs play out of the Swindon rink, including Swindon Chill (1998-2000), Swindon Phoenix (2000-2001) and Swindon Lynx (2001-2004).

Former player Steve Nell, referee Mark Thompson, and encumbent volunteers secured the operation of the team in 2004, immediately reverting the club to their original name much to the delight of the resurgent fan-base.

Sponsored by national energy company, RWE npower plc, the npower Wildcats compete in the English Premier Ice Hockey League.

[edit] Team Roster

COACHING STAFF
HC  Peter Russell
AC  Ray Taylor
AC  Simon Anderson

GOALTENDERS
35  Joe White
49  Mike Brabon

FORWARDS
11  Joel Petkoff
12  Adam Brittle
15  Jamie Hayes
17  Juraj Rusic
18  Shannon Taylor
22  Robin Davison
26  Grant Bailey
36  Greg Martyn
39  Ciaran Long
41  Gareth Endicott
72  Marek Hornak

DEFENDERS
6   Lee Brathwaite
8   Yousif Abu-Saada
16  Alex Symonds
53  Wayne Fiddes
55  Mikael Juhlin

English Premier Ice Hockey League

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