Whitley Warriors will play Edinburgh Capitals at Murrayfield Ice Arena on Saturday 12 November, the day before the home game, meaning the Northern Challenge Cup will now take place in one weekend.
The game was postponed earlier this week due to delays in the opening of Murrayfield Ice Arena but swift arrangements between the clubs has allowed a new date to be announced quickly. Tickets already purchased for the original date will be valid for the rescheduled fixture but in the event that supporters can’t make the new date, ticket refunds will be available – check edcapitals.com for more details.
Speaking about the Northern Challenge Cup series last month, Capitals Head Coach Steven Lynch said, “We look forward to these challenge games for a number of reasons. They give us a chance to assess our team against a quality NIHL opponent and where we may potentially need to improve. It also gives us an opportunity to fly the flag for the SNL league and help raise its perception south of the border. Should we compete and challenge Whitley, it may give other Scottish clubs food for thought about cross border competition down the line which can only benefit and raise the standard of hockey in Scotland in the long run. It has always been my ambition to attempt this, previously through junior hockey and now through seniors.”
Edinburgh Capitals vs Whitley Warriors @ Murrayfield Ice Arena, Saturday 12 November 2022, face off 6:30pm
Whitley Warriors vs Edinburgh Capitals @ Whitley Bay Ice Rink, Sunday 13 November 2022, face off 5:00pm