New-look Guildford set to enter preseason

The Guildford Flames returned to the ice this week after a busy few days that included participant inductions, a media day, and a supporters’ Q&A.

Head Coach Paul Dixon is getting ready to guide a refreshed roster into the 2025/26 marketing campaign, with various gamers coming in new to each Guildford and the Elite League. He gave us his ideas head into the brand new season:

“We’re all actually excited to get going once more. We’ve made some modifications over the summer season and are wanting ahead to seeing how this new-look crew comes collectively.

We’ve bought a two-week coaching camp forward. It’s about getting aware of the brand new guys, placing our programs in place, and reinforcing what’s anticipated of us: that Guildford model of hockey. The purpose is to get everybody settled in and up to the mark as shortly as doable.

We’ve modified over half the roster this yr, so it truly is a brand new crew. Final season was demanding with the damage disaster we went by, I don’t suppose I’ve ever recognized a yr prefer it, however after a protracted summer season we are able to’t wait to get going once more.”

The Flames will play three pre-season video games, beginning with this weekend’s house conflict in opposition to French aspect Amiens.

“You may practice and practise for hours, however nothing replicates a sport state of affairs,” Dixon continued. “It’ll be good to face Amiens and assist the fellows shake off the rust. From there we transfer into the second week of camp earlier than enjoying Cardiff and Coventry, after which we’re straight into league motion in opposition to Nottingham and Sheffield.”