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Wildcats blast 4 past the Steeldogs for second win in a week.

The Swindon Wildcats made it two wins from two games last Saturday evening, after defeating the Sheffield Steeldogs once more in as many games. The ‘Cats opened the game well and dominated from the initial faceoff. However after a quick counter attack Sheffield found themselves with the games’ opening goal as Lubomir Korhon would strike […]

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What have Jahmene Douglas and X-factor to do with sport?

Answer: The all turn on Swindon’s Christmas Lights. Yes Swindon’s sporting heroes and Olympic torch bearers lined up alongside the X-factor sensation  Jahmene Douglas to switch on Swindon’s Town Centre Lights. Almost 3 time the average County Ground crowd, about 28,000, gathered in the Parade and Wharf Green to see the fun and interviews with […]

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Lightning strike 5 times against wildcats.

The Swindon Wildcats saw their recent home run of late come to an end on Sunday night, as their hopes were doused by an MK Lightning side. The night opened well for the ‘Cats, who themselves welcomed back the Finnish Matius Perkkio [pictured], with the import quickly landing his mark on return. After a dominant […]

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Wildcats extinguish Pheonix with 4-2 win at the Link

Swindon Wildcats claimed one of their biggest victories in recent home outings, after overcoming the league leading Manchester Phoenix. Although suffering a late overtime defeat to the Phoenix the previous weekend, the ‘Cats showed why home ice is so important after displaying a full sixty minute performance. Despite seeing the traveling side open the scoring […]

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Wildcats tame the Tigers.

Swindon Wildcats earned a much needed 2 point victory, as they tamed the Telford Tigers with an eventual 4-2 scoreline. A fairly even first period clash was soon broken after the home side drew first blood through top scorer Aaron Nell. A move upon the Tigers net although drawing multiple saves from netminder Declan Ryan, […]

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Lightning strike wildcats.

The Swindon Wildcats saw the start of their November fixtures hit a set back last Saturday evening, after falling to a 6-3 loss at the hands of the MK Lightning. A night that saw the away side open the scoring at the 3 minute mark through Carr, soon led the way for what was an […]

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Bisons stampede to win over wildcats

Bisons stampede to win over wildcats The Swindon Wildcats saw themselves at the wrong end of a 4-2 scoreline last Saturday night, as they lost out to the visiting Basingstoke Bison. Despite having not lost at home in regulation since the start of the month, the Wildcats had to see the streak end as the […]

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Wildcats snuff out the Flames.

The Swindon Wildcats gave an outstanding display last Saturday evening, as they snuffed out the the visiting high flying Guildford Flames in impressive style with a 6-2 win. The night’s fixture opened up with end to end action and although sharing chances apiece, Swindon soon opened the scoring on home ice. After being gifted a […]

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Jets blast Wildcats.

A Friday fixture saw Swindon Wildcats entertain M4 rivals the Slough Jets, in what was the first competitive meeting at the Link Centre between the two sides. With both teams always bringing an action packed affair, this fixture was to be no different as the two took to the ice. With just over 5 minutes […]

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Manchester Phoenix rise to win in a shootout.

The Swindon Wildcats got their 2012/13 campaign off the mark last Saturday evening and although finally falling short in a shootout, would take a solid point against the visiting Manchester Phoenix. With last year’s EPL playoff finalists as opposition, it was clear the ‘Cats knew what to expect as the first puck dropped. A physical […]