Guildford Phoenix
Ice hockey team in Guildford, Surrey / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Guildford Phoenix[1] are an amateur ice hockey team based in Guildford, England. They currently play in the NIHL 2 South West Division.[2] The Guildford Phoenix are a minor league affiliate of the Guildford Flames of the Elite Ice Hockey League.[3]
Guildford Phoenix | |
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City | Guildford, Surrey |
League | NIHL 2 South West Division |
Founded | 2017 |
Home arena | Guildford Spectrum (capacity: 2,200) |
Colors | Maroon, Blue |
Head coach | Stuart Potts |
Captain | Nick Minhinnick |
Affiliate | Guildford Flames |
Website | GJIHC Phoenix |
Franchise history | |
2017–present | Guildford Phoenix |
The Phoenix is the senior men's team of the Guildford Junior Ice Hockey club[4] and was set up as part of the progression pathway for Guildford junior players into senior hockey. After one or two seasons with the Phoenix, many players have gone on to play in the National league or NIHL 1.
Phoenix gained extensive media coverage in October 2019, following the signing of former Chelsea and Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Čech.[5]