We now know that we will be facing off against Kirkcaldy Kestrels in the playoffs.
The first game will be at Auchenharvie Ice Rink on Saturday 16th March (time to be confirmed) for the 1st leg, before heading to Fife Ice Arena on Sunday 24th March (time to be confirmed) for the 2nd leg.
The aggregate winner will progress to the last four, where they will compete in the SNL playoff weekend to be held at Fife Ice Arena.
Lets show them what it means to be WILD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TODAY SEES THE PENGUINS (U12) AND THE DEVILS (U18) TRAVEL TO FIFE, TO TAKE ON KIRKCALDY.
GOOD LUCK TO BOTH TEAMS.
LETS GO NORTH AYRSHIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FOR MORE FIXTURE UP DATES GO TO :
http://fixtures.naihc.co.uk/pls/apex/f?p=FIXTURES:HOME:17529529503481:::::
Our Snl Netminder, Malcolm Anderson, is currently cycling from Lands End to John O’Groats, raising money for Cerebra.
If you would like to help visit his Just Giving Page.
We are delighted to announce that Paul Heavey from the BOBIHC will be assisting our coaches this year. He will be advising coaches on the latest drills and coaching techniques and will attend some practices to asses how the club and the players are progressing.
Paul Heavey has over 14 years experience as a professional Head Coach with teams including the Cardiff Devils, Scottish Eagles, Manchester Phoenix, and Sheffield Steelers. Paul has also coached with the GB National Program at both Senior and Junior Levels and has represented his country at several World Championships and training camps. ‘Heaves’ has won every championship available in the Modern era both as a player and a coach.
We have been talking to Mark Anthony Laws about his Ice hockey specific off ice training programme, called Combine Culture.
His team will be at Harvies on Tuesday 24th July, 1530- 2130 and the GB fitness coach will be conducting tests, you dont even have to pay to try. If you want your scores to be put on the database, then you will have to subscribe. You dont even need to take part, you can just pop in for an informal discussion.
You can contact Mark directly at marklaws2011@hotmail.co.uk,
Subscribe to his facebook feed at www.facebook.com/marklaws2011
Check out his web site www.combineculture.co.uk
How do you know how much stronger you need to be if you want to be the best?
Now you can know exactly where you stand, and what you need to do to improve!
Combine Culture aims to test all players in a range of Ice Hockey specific testsn creating a database of results so you know exactly where you rank for each test.
We want to create a ‘culture’ where every player in the UK is desperate to improve their athletic development, and give themselves the best chance of reaching their full playing potential.
Once you join Combine Culture you can compare yourself to all other players – based on age, gender, playing position, geographic location or playing standard.
We will test you 3 times per year in your home town, and provide weekly educational material to help improve your results!!
Combine Culture is coming to Scotland very soon.
Tuesday 24th July 9.30am-2.30pm at Kilmarnock
Tuesday 24th July 3.30pm-9.00pm at Stevenston.
Wednesday 25th July 9.30am-4.00pm at Glasgow (To be confirmed).
Friday 27th July 9.30am – 5.00pm at Dumfries.
Any player, any age, any gender, any ability – all are welcome.
Please come along and take part in the tests.
If you want an annual subscription it is just £40 per year, or £5 per month via standing order.
Annual subscription gets you 3 different tests in your home town, certificate for each test with results on each one, progress chart, weekly advice from Great Britain fitness coach on how to improve your scores, plus chance to win prizes for being a top performer AND for most improved!!
Look forward to seeing you soon!!
Mark
Just a quick note to let you know about the last training sessions before the summer break:
Wednesday 27th June,
restarting Wednesday 1st August
Thursday 28th June
restarting Thursday 2nd August
North Ayrshire Predators after winning the Brian Findlay Tournament
The Brian Findlay tournament was won by our very own Predators. A fantastic climax to their season and a great achievement for our club as we continue to grow together!!!
I am sure you will all join us in congratulating the guys !!!!!!!
Having got the better of Kirkcaldy Kestrels and local rivals Kilmarnock Storm in the group stages of the Spring Cup, North Ayrshire Wild found themselves in the Final against league and Scottish Cup winners, Dundee Comets. The end of season finale was played over two legs with the Auld Lang Sign sponsored Wild at home for the first game.
Comets were first to score with a goal from McNicol at 7.27 but this was followed by a period of first class hockey from the Wild. Alan Maitland got a double at 9.37 and 9.43 followed by another double from Martin Cardno at 12.39 and 12.55 which stung the league winners. Comets pulled themselves back into the game with goals from McPhail (14.02) and James Smith (14.21) to leave Wild with a goal advantage at the end of a blistering first period.
Comets equalised early in the second with a power play goal from Reekie (22.09) but Wild got there noses back in front at 22.30 when Ian Clark slide one past net minder Michie. Wild`s lead was short lived as another power play goal by Hogan (23.28) and and a second from McPhail (27.21) put Comets in front. The visitors ended the period with a two goal advantage after Johnston netted at 35.30.
Wild pressed Comets hard in the third and it was, Man of the Match, Martin Cardno who got his hat trick on 50.06. Comets came back at Wild with McPhail also getting his hat trick at 54.18 and scoring was rounded of by Skipper Scott Cowan getting a power play goal, Wilds seventh of the night at 56.32.
With only one goal separating the teams all was to play for the following night up at Dundee.
The first period was all about Comets as the Dundee team raced into a four goal lead which started with a power play goal at 2.38 from Hogan. This was followed by goals from James Smith (15.44), Malcolm (16.56) and Johnston (17.35) to leave Wild with an uphill task it they wanted to stop the home team from getting there hat trick of this seasons trophies.
An early goal from Findlay (21.49) put Comets five in front but this inspired Wild to produce another period when they don’t know when to give up. Man of the Match, Alan Maitland again scored a double at 21.56 and 25.31 which was followed by a Scott Cowan goal at 30.38 to silence the Dundee support who though it was all over.
Comets added a sixth though McNicol at 41.55 but Neil Smith kept Wild in the hunt with a strike at 43.36. With time running out for the Ayrshire side, Hogan got a couple of quick goals at 45.27 and 45.42 to seal Comets win and the 2012 Spring Cup .
Dundee Comets have been the team to beat all season and Wild have shown there not far off the pace with Comets only winning by a single goal in a couple of games. A third place in the league, Scottish Cup semi-finalists and Spring Cup runners up are what Wild have achieved this season and have, at times, played some excellent ice hockey.
If the team can find some consistency, next season could be even better.
The team would like to thank all who have helped achieve these results over the season. Especially our sponsors and game helpers at North Ayrshire Ice Hockey Club.