Warriors to face Sharks in St Andrews Cup

Whitley Warriors are to go up against the Solway Sharks in the St Andrews Cup. Warriors and Sharks will take on each other over 2 games with the opening leg taking place at Solway Sharks home rink in Dumfries, Scotland on Saturday 11th October the 2nd leg is scheduled for Sunday 9th November (face off 5pm) at Warriors Hillheads home rink.

The 2 games in the St Andrews Cup will be the first contests between Warriors and Sharks in the 2014/15 season as the first league game between the 2 sides does not take place until later in November.

Solway Sharks Coach Martin Grubb spoke about the St Andrews Cup competition.

“The St Andrews Cup is an annual competition that we play in and have done since 1998.We have played various sides over the years and this year I wanted to play the Whitley Warriors as we have a good friendly rivalry between the clubs.

“I spoke to Warriors Coach Simon Leach and I knew he was looking for more games so it was a good fit for us both and we are looking forward to welcoming Warriors and their supporters up to Scotland for the game.

“It gives both teams extra games and the opportunity to use some fringe players alongside experienced players. I am grateful to Warriors for agreeing to the games and look forward to the match ups.”

Whitley Supporters are reminded that Warriors next game is a home match this coming Sunday (28th September- face off 5pm) when Whitley take on the Sutton Sting in a NIHL North league game.