Clan dominate Caps in Scotland’s intercity derby

United Kingdom Elite Ice Hockey League:
Edinburgh Capitals 2-8 Braehead Clan
Tuesday November 21, 2011: The Braehead Arena, Glasgow

By Mark McGeever
First published by Pro Hockey News: Wednesday November 23, 2011.

GLASGOW, UK – The Clan took revenge for Sunday’s defeat in Murrayfield with a crushing 8 ­– 2 win at the Braehead Arena, ensuring the bragging rights stay in Scotland’s biggest city rather than its capital. Continue reading

The Giant Challenge

By Mark McGeever
First published in British Ice Hockey; Tuesday November 22, 2011

A BLISTERING start to the campaign sees Belfast Giants sit comfortably on top of the Elite League table, with only three non-shootout defeats from the opening 19 games setting the standard for any other title hopefuls. In an exclusive interview with Mark McGeever. Head Coach Doug Christiansen made the club’s ambitions clear. Continue reading

Braehead slip as Steelers show their metal

United Kingdom Elite Ice Hockey League:
Sheffield Steelers 4-2 Braehead Clan
Saturday November 19, 2011: The Braehead Arena, Glasgow

By Mark McGeever
First published by Pro Hockey News: Sunday November 20, 2011.

GLASGOW, UK – Sheffield Steelers return south as only the second team to win in Glasgow this season, after a gutsy performance earned a 4-2 victory over Braehead Clan. Buoyed by a noisy crowd and full of confidence after seven wins from eight home games, the hard-hitting Clan were never likely to roll over against title-chasing Steelers.
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