Swindon Wildcats

Swindon npower Wildcats are an Ice Hockey team; they were originally formed with this name in 1986 as a council-operated venture before being privatised in the early 90s. Changes in ownership led to a name change for the 1996/97 season (Swindon IceLords). Subsequent owners in a short period of time saw several different clubs play out of the Swindon rink, including Swindon Chill (1998-2000), Swindon Phoenix (2000-2001) and Swindon Lynx (2001-2004).

Former player Steve Nell, referee Mark Thompson, and encumbent volunteers secured the operation of the team in 2004, immediately reverting the club to their original name much to the delight of the resurgent fan-base.

Sponsored by national energy company, RWE npower plc, the npower Wildcats compete in the English Premier Ice Hockey League.

Team Roster

COACHING STAFF
HC  Peter Russell
Equipment  Thomas Long 

GOALTENDERS
01  Nathan Craze
35 Buff - Joe White

FORWARDS
12  Adam Brittle
11  Matthew Davies
16  Lee Richardson
13  Jamie Hayes 
22  Robin Davison
25  John Weaton
23  Joel Petkoff
18  Shannon Taylor
39  Ciaran Long 
89   MVP AND PLAYER OF THE SEASON JACK STAGG
 DEFENDERS
53  Captain Wayne Fiddes
88  Shane Moore
51  Michael Holland
41  Tomas Janak
84  Jan Vrtik
55  Michael Farn

MASCOT
00  Willie Wildcat

NICKNAMES
01 Crazey
12 Brit
13 Hazey
53 Fiddsey
23 Pecker
39 Stringbean