Solihull Vikings

Cobras will travel to Solihull tomorrow for a challenge match with the vikings.

Coventry Tournament: 22nd – 23rd June
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The weekend saw the Vikings head to Coventry over Saturday and Sunday to compete in their annual Rec Tournament. Going in as the previous 2 years winners there were high expectations for the Vikings to come out on top again making it 3 years on the bounce.

4 group games were played, Coventry Spitfires, Coventry Centurions, and Cleveland Comets x 2. The Vikings won all 4 games taking us top seed into the knockout stages.

A quarter final, semi final and the final on the Sunday ending 4 -1 in the Vikings favour and taking home the cup. All 7 games were won with a total of 28 goals going in. Nearly held a clean sheet for the whole weekend but unfortunately in the last 10 seconds in the final the Spitfires managed a long range shot.

Huge thank you to Chris Jenkins from the MK Hurricanes for helping us out between the posts for the weekend.

Dan Edis 7 + 5
Paul Kennedy 6 + 4
Jack Larose 3 + 6
Nick Alley 2 + 6
Jake Pattison 3 + 4
Luke Jones 5 + 1
Tim Cocksworth 2 + 3
Jack McKay 0 + 3
Rob Kelly 0 + 3
Jonathan Stobart 0 + 2

Next game is an away cup game. Sunday 7th July Streatham Chiefs Ice Hockey Club

ITS THREE IN A ROW FOR THE VIKINGS!

Congratulations to Solihull Viking on winning this year’s Memorial Tournament Cup Final

Solihull Vikings vs Coventry Spitfires 12 - 2
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Sunday night the Vikings were at home again facing the Coventry Spitfires. Last time these 2 teams met was in the final of the Coventry tournament last summer which went in the Vikings favour. Unfortunately, the Coventry net minder pulled out last minuet which saw the Vikings our Micky Burke lend a helping hand and go in-between the posts for the opponents.

Lots of puck possession throughout the game, 1st period ending 1 – 0 Vikings. The 2nd & 3rd periods saw a plethora of goals & assists for all 9 forwards again.

Thank you to Coventry Spitfires for the game.

Paul Kennedy 3 + 3
Nick Alley 3 + 2
Tim Cocksworth 1 + 2
Dan Edis 0 + 3
Jack Larose 2 + 0
Mark Turner 1 + 1
Jake Pattison 1 + 1
Stu Green 0 + 2
Michael Arundell 1 + 0
Jonathan Stobart 0 + 1
Robert Kelly 0 + 1

Man of the Match – Nick Alley

MOM votes his “top boy” of the game and presents our new gold hardware to hold onto until the next game.

Top Boy - Jack Larose

Next game is home against MK Hurricanes – 18/05/2024 @ 8.30pm

Solihull Vikings vs Streatham Chiefs 9 - 4
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The 2nd home game for the Vikings in the Summer Cup saw us go up against a strong Chiefs team.

Following on from 4 back-to-back losses, the Vikings were victorious and came away with our 1st win of 2024. It was fantastic to see all 9 forwards made it onto the points board and several of the defensemen.

Jack Larose 3 + 0
Jonathan Stobart 0 + 3
Tim Cocksworth 1 + 2
Paul Kennedy 1 + 1
Nick Alley 1 + 1
Dan Edis 1 + 1
Stu Green 1 + 1
Michael Arundell 0 + 2
Jake Pattison 0 + 2
Mark Turner 1 + 0
Matt Williamson 0 + 1
Mike Rodger 0 + 1

Man of the Match – Jack Larose.

Solihull Vikings vs Peterborough Dynamo 4 - 8
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Saturday night saw the Vikings on the road again, this time it was the return cup match against Peterborough Dynamos. After failing to secure the home win a few weeks prior the Vikings were determined not to have a repeat this time around.

Vikings were quick off the mark once again going up 1 – 0 after 2.46. A very tight 1st period with end to end play. 3 -1 to the Dynamos at the end of the 1st after a very late in the period powerplay goal for the Dynamos. The 2nd period is what let the Vikings down, conceding 3 penalties, 4 goals, 2 of which were whilst shorthanded. Going into the 3rd the Vikings were 7 – 2 down. The final period saw a stronger performance from the Vikings with 2 more goals and only conceding 1 giving the end result of 4 – 8.

Well done to Jack Larose, great to see him putting up a goal in his 1st appearance as a Viking.

Jack Pattison 2 + 0
Paul Kennedy 0 + 2
Nick Alley 1 + 0
Jack Larose 1 + 0
Dan Edis 0 + 1
Jack Hardy 0 + 1
Michael Arundell 0 +1

Man of the match – Nick Alley

Next game is at home against Streatham Chiefs. 23rd March/FO 20.30

Solihull Vikings vs Tri-Base Lightning Hockey 6 – 9

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On Saturday Vikings were on the road again in Cambridge. Vikings got off to a great start putting the 1st goal away in less than 2 minutes. This was quickly responded though by Tri-base moments later. Both teams put up a great fight which made for some great spectator hockey. Play was end to end with both team putting up goals one after the other.

1st period end 4 -3 to Tri-Base, 2nd period was 2 -2, one of goals conceded whilst shorthanded, the other in the final 5 seconds of the period. The final period of the game let the Vikings down. Lots of end-to-end play with only 2 lines proved fatal in the closing moments. With the Vikings down 6 – 7 and 10 mins left to go we were optimistic this could be ours still. With tired legs, it saw Tri-base holding strong until the very end. They managed 2 late goals with 1.55 and 1.18 seconds on the clock putting the final score to 6 – 9.

Great effort all round and thank you to our hosts for a great game. We are looking forward to the return match.

Nick Alley 2 + 3
Paul Kennedy 2 + 2
Jonathan Stobart 1 + 1
Mark Turner 1 + 0
Jack Hardy 0 + 1
Tim Cocksworth 0 + 1

Man of the match – Nick Alley

Next game in this away Saturday Peterborough Dynamo@ 8.30

Solihull Vikings 2 - 10 Peterborough Dynamo

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Vikings fall at home. Unfortunately took way too many penalties, conceding 7 PPGs, the bulk of which coming during a 5 minute power play during the 2nd period. Dynamos were very clinical on the power play so credit to them and a big thanks for travelling to us for the game.

Stats
Man of match - T Cocksworth

L Jones 1+0
M Rogers 1+0
D Edis 0+1
T Cocksworth 0+1

Our next 2 games are on the road. Away in Cambridge against tri - base on 24/02 and the return leg against the dynamos on 02/03.

Vikings kick off their cup campaign later tonight against Peterborough Dynamos.

Last 2 fixtures between the 2 of us have favoured the home team. Should be a good one.

Stick around after the barons for some good rec hockey.

Solihull Vikings vs Cobras Hockey 7 - 9

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Vikings 2nd away game of the season takes us to North Wales to face off against the Cobras in Deeside, Flintshire. Looking to make amends for our defeat on the road against Peterborough the Vikings came well prepared ready to ice 3 lines.

The 1st 12 mins of the game let the Vikings down conceding consecutively to put us 5 – 0 in the very early stages of the game. From here it was an uphill battle against the Cobras. 1st period ending 5 – 1.

The 2nd period saw the Vikings wake up and take the game to the Cobras having a lot more possession in the offensive zone and putting up 24 shots on goal resulting in a 2-2 period. Score as of the end of the 2nd 7 – 3 to the Cobras.

After a much-needed ice cut the Vikings were determined not to have another away defeat so came out with speed. Penalties got the better of both teams in the 3rd resulting in very little 5-5 play. The Vikings had their best period of the game putting away 4 more goals. Nailing biting back and forth scoring at each end. The Vikings could never quite bridge the large gap created in those 1st 12 mins of the game.

Looking forward to a return match at Planet ice in the near future.

Paul Kennedy 3 + 1

Mark Turner 2 + 0

Nick Alley 1 + 1

Jez Potter 1 + 0

Dan Edis 0 + 1

David Shorney 0 + 1

Mikey Rodger 0 + 1

Man of the match – Mikey Rodger

This Saturday....

Vikings have a scrimmage 20:30 - 21:30 on Sunday 21st. Drop a message if you’re interested in coming down

We have a few spaces left on our session tomorrow (8th) 21:30 - 23:00 £15.

First come first serve. Drop us a message if you fancy it.

Reminder. Neck guards are now mandatory, you won’t be able to ice without one.

Vikings have an Xmas scrimmage Monday 21:30 - 23:00 £15.

We are capping at 30 so first come first serve, drop us a message if you fancy it.

Solihull Viking vs Coventry Snipers 19-8
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Off the back of a big defeat in Peterborough the Vikings were keen to make amends. 2nd home game of the season resulting in a big win against the Snipers.

Our last few meetings with the Snipers have always been very close, usually only a goal or 2 between us. The Vikings iced 3 strong lines which showed in the result.

The game didn’t start in our favor conceding first at only 1.03 mins. This lead for the Snipers was short lived as we responded at 1.21 mins. From there the possession and goals continued for the Vikings.

1st Period ended up 8-3 to the Vikings and after the 2nd 16 -3. The final period saw a change in direction with the Snipers bagging 5 unanswered goals, the final result 19-8 to the Vikings.

19 goals and 25 assists seeing all forward players contributing to the score board and the majority of the defense.

Great team effort all round.

Nick Alley 4+2
Jake Pattison 3+2
Tim Cocksworth 1+4
Michael Arundell 3+1
Luke Jones 2+2
Jack McKay 2+2
Jon Stobart 1+2
Dan Edis 1+2
Mark Turner 0+3
Hans Senoner 0+3
Paul Kennedy 2+0
Mikey Rodger 0+2

Man of the match – Nick Alley

Vikings are back on home ice tomorrow night 20:30 at planet ice solihull. Hurting from an away loss, looking to make amends and get back to winning ways.

We are against our friends from the Coventry snipers. Always a great game for the neutral.

Free entry. Face off 20:30.

Solihull Vikings vs Peterborough Dynamos 4-15
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First away game of the season for the Vikings with a short bench against a tough opponent. Conceding in the first 42 seconds of the game. The first period ended up Vikings down 1-4

2nd period saw a flurry of goals for the dynamos taking the score to 4-11. By the end of the 3rd it ended 4-15.

Jack Hardy 1+1
Jake Pattison 1+1
Jack Herbert 1+0
Stu Green 1+0
Tim Cocksworth 0+1
Jack McKay 0+1

Man of the match - Nick Alley

Next home game this Sunday, 3rd December @ 8.30 against the Coventry Snipers

Solihull Vikings travel for their 1st away game of the season this Sunday.

Peterborough Dynamo @8.30

Solihull Vikings vs. Birmingham Rockets 8-5
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A great comeback win last night for the Solihull Vikings!! What a way to start the season!!

A slow start to the first period for the Vikings…end of the first 20 minutes down 5-1.

The second picked up pace with a lot more possession in the Rockets end zone. 3 goals from the Vikings left them going into the third only 5-4 down.

Third period saw the majority of the possession in the Vikings favour! Opening the period at 3.09 minutes saw a power play goal taking it to 5-5. The game finished with a further 3 goals resulting in an 8-5 win!!

Paul Kennedy 2+1
Luke Jones 1+2
Dan Edis 0+3
Tim Cocksworth 2+0
Hans Senoner 2+0
Jon Stobart 1+0
Matt Williamson 0+1
Mikey Rodger 0+1
Rob Kelly 0+1
Stu Green 0+1

Man of the Match - Tim Cocksworth

Vikings season opener against Birmingham rockets this Saturday 20:30 face off.

Free entry. Should be a good one.

Planet Ice Solihull.

Any guests planning on coming on tomorrow please let us know prior if you can (unless you have already told us)

Any other interests we are on ice from 21:30 - 22:30 tomorrow. £15 drop in.

Solihull Vikings End of Season 22/23

Player stats and results from the season attached. Along with the following awards:

Players player - Nick Alley
Management Player - Jake Pattison
Top Points - Dan Edis

Going into the new season the management team remains the same:

Team Manager - Stu Green
Head Coach - Tim Cocksworth
Captain - Dan Edis
Ass Captain - Tim Cocksworth
Ass Captain - Stu Green

Couple other honourable mentions:

Top PIMs - Michael Arundell
Ironman - Dan Edis

Along with debut seasons for the following:

Debut Season
H Senoner
J Herbert
J Porter
Will Reed
A Yorke

On to next season we have our first 2 games booked in 11th November & 3rd December. Registration begins 1st October and we are still looking for new players.

Anyone that’s interested please drop a message.

Vikings training tonight

21:30 - 22:30

Drop a message if you fancy a skate

Vikings training tonight, still looking for new players. Any one interested please drop us a message.

21:30 - 22:30 Monday nights under the lights.

Vikings 8 - 4 Peterborough Dynamos

A strong performance from the Vikings to close out the season and remain undefeated at home.

Big thanks to Dynamos for travelling and giving us a game. Look forward to the return leg next season.

Stats:
Man of the match - P Kennedy

J Pattison 3+0
D Edis 2+2
J McKay 1+2
R Kelly 1+1
M Turner 1+0
M Arundell 0+3
P Kennedy 0+3
H Senoner 0+1
J Hardy 0+1
M Williamson 0+1
M Burke 0+1

New registrations start from October 1st for the next season. Vikings are always looking for players to join, drop a message if interested.

Vikings training tonight 21:15 - 22:15.

Drop a message if you fancy it, first one is free.

Vikings training tonight 21:15 - 22:15

Drop a message if you fancy a skate

This weekend the Vikings dust off the OAPs for the masters tournament

Lineup as follows (including guests)

Michael Burke
Stuart Green
John Thegreen Green
John Freeman
Jez Porter
David Shorney
James Poxon
Janis Arsenjevs
Gareth Cummins
Darren Allott

I will try and keep up with the scores as they arrive via carrier pigeon.

Solihull Vikings are looking for new players. Drop us a message if interested.

Training Mondays 21:15 - 22:15.

Vikings win the plate at rec fest !!

After a 2-1 loss in the opening game Vikings went on to win all other games, missing out on a spot in the top group for Sunday by 1 goal (decided by goals scored not go difference) at the end of Saturday.

We then went on to win all games on the Sunday in the plate group.

Our own Nick Alley picked up forward of the tournament but standout player pick up several goals was the one and only John Freeman.