Around the Rinks – Wed 16 Jan 19

Good morning, hockey fans!

We’re at hump day so check out what’s been happening around the country as we bring you the headlines this morning

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Sheffield Steelers delivered the biggest story of the day by releasing three of their players (Sheffield Steelers, Yorkshire Post, British Ice Hockey)

It was a rest day in Tallinn for the World Championships Division II Group A, but GB coach Slava Koulikov was praising his team for the attitude they showed in Monday’s 13-1 victory over Korea (Ice Hockey UK, British Ice Hockey)

Cardiff Devils coach Andrew Lord full of praise for his team after a four-point weekend (Dai Sport)

This week’s Monday After column, although a little late, talks of how the big year for British ice hockey has started well (British Ice Hockey)

Basingstoke Bison’s Zizzi Night to raise funds for Ark Cancer Centre charity is coming soon, for anyone wishing to go and lend their support (Basingstoke Bison)

Glasgow Clan are handing their laptop to defence man Zach Sullivan as he takes over Twitter on Thursday (Glasgow Clan)

It was a big night for legend David Longstaff, Whitley Warriors’ player-coach, as his footballer son, Sean, scored his first goal for Newcastle United in their FA Cup tie at Blackburn Rovers last night

Congrats to Sean Longstaff on his first senior goal for Newcastle Utd! https://t.co/lMkgj7OiBY

— Whitley Warriors (@WhitleyWarriors) January 15, 2019

Sheffield Steelers’ Dave Simms has revealed on Twitter reinforcements are coming for the Steelers after they released three players

https://twitter.com/Simmsey/status/1085275333279002625

Finally, a special message from FreeSports commentator Aaron Murphy:

Join us LIVE on @FreeSportsUK tomorrow for @officialEIHL action as the @Mcr_Storm host the @flamesicehockey from 19:00!#EIHLonFreeSports 📺🏒pic.twitter.com/XyagTarMil

— Aaron Murphy 🎙 (@MurphOnIce) January 15, 2019