Telford Tigers news


Telford Tigers fall to defeat against Phantoms

Watch the highlights after Telford Tigers fell to an 8-6 defeat against Peterborough Phantoms over the weekend.


Gloom after Telford Tigers suffer double blow

Telford Tigers player-coach Tom Watkins believes his players “choked” in their biggest weekend of the season, with defeats to play-off rivals Bracknell Bees and Peterborough Phantoms.


Telford Tigers claw a way to victory after despair on the road

Tom Watkins believes consistency is Telford Tigers’ Achilles heel after his side continued their winning streak on home ice with a 5-4 victory over Guildford Flames – after they lost 9-1 in Surrey just 24 hours earlier.


Telford Tigers on prowl for a place in the play-offs

Telford Tigers assistant coach Greg Blais said it was like watching a new team after his side snatched a 3-1 win over EPL title-chasers Sheffield Steeldogs.


Telford Tigers land Castle for play-offs push

Telford Tigers have swooped for winger Tom Castle from Hartford Juniors in the United States after a weekend that saw them lose to both Milton Keynes Lightning and Manchester Phoenix in the English Premier League.


Henrik’s wonder goal a boost for Telford Tigers

Take a look at our latest goal of the week – Henrik Sahlin’s lobbed effort for Telford Tigers against Manchester Pheonix. Check back later this week for full highlights from Sunday night’s game.


Upbeat Telford Tigers still focus on play-offs

Player-coach Tom Watkins has hailed the “great leadership” of Telford Tigers forward Scott McKenzie, with his side refusing to rule out an unlikely play-off charge – despite Monday’s 3-2 defeat to Sheffield Steeldogs.


Greg Blais rallies fans after unhappy weekend for Telford Tigers

Telford Tigers assistant coach Greg Blais has called for backing from the club’s fans after a dismal weekend that saw them lose to Peterborough Phantoms and Swindon Wildcats.


Telford Tigers looking to scare Peterborough Phantoms

Telford Tigers will be looking to capitalise on Peterborough Phantoms’ personnel problems tomorrow evening after the East Anglia outfit lost influential defenceman Ricky Skene in midweek.


Blais blames bad luck as Tigers slip

Assistant coach Greg Blais has refused to blame his players after Telford Tigers missed out on the chance to make up ground in the EPL play-off chase with defeats to Peterborough and Bracknell.


No love lost as Telford Tigers stung by Bracknell Bees

Tempers almost spilled over as Telford Tigers took on Bracknell Bees in the English Premier League.


Highlights: Basingstoke Bison v Telford Tigers

Watch all of the action from Telford Tigers’ remarkable victory over Basingstoke Bison in the English Premier League.


New-look Telford Tigers face home tests

Telford Tigers will feature a much-changed line-up this weekend as they look to capitalise on home advantage against fellow play-off chasers Peterborough Phantoms and Bracknell Bees.


Highlights: Telford Tigers v Milton Keynes Lightning

Telford Tigers emerged from a tough weekend with their first victory in eight games – and player-coach Tom Watkins believes his side are at last benefitting from “luck on the bounce”.


Milton Keynes make Lightning start against Telford Tigers

Telford Tigers found themselves 1-0 behind after just 30 seconds of their match with Milton Keynes Lightning in the English Premier League.


Highlights: Telford Tigers 4 Sheffield Steeldogs 6

Watch full highlights of Telford Tigers v Sheffield Steeldogs in the English Premier Ice Hockey League.


Sheffield Steel tough win from Telford Tigers

See player-coach TomWatkin’s reaction as  Telford Tigers narrowly miss out on a win over Sheffield Steeldogs at the ice rink on a tough night for both sides.


Highlights: Telford Tigers 2 Bracknell Bees 3

Take a look at all the highlights from Telford Tigers’ clash with Bracknell Bees in the English Premier Ice Hockey League.


Tom Watkins detests Telford Tigers run

“I hate to lose” – that’s the battlecry from Telford Tigers player-coach Tom Watkins after his side sank to the bottom of the English Premier League with defeats to Bracknell Bees and Milton Keynes Lightning.


Tom Watkins looks at personnel changes after Telford Tigers loss

Take a look at Tom Watkins’ post-match interview after the Telford Tigers boss watched his side lose 3-2 to Bracknell Bees on Saturday night.


Telford Tigers reeling as Andy McKinney goes

Telford Tigers have been rocked by the decision by Andy McKinney to jump ship for Hull Stingrays.


Highlights: Telford Tigers v Sheffield Steeldogs

Take a look at all the action from Telford Tigers’ clash with Sheffield Steeldogs in the English Premier League. The match proved to be Andy McKinney’s last for the club.


Watkins and Payette reflect on narrow loss for Telford Tigers

Take a look at the post-match thoughts of Telford Tigers player-coach Tom Watkins and Sheffield Steeldogs boss Andre Payette after Sunday’s clash at the ice rink. Sheffield won 7-5 after a comeback from an early 3-0 deficit.


Telford Tigers are to rumble with GB Under-20s

New assistant coach Tom Watkins will bring his GB Under-20s side to Shropshire for a warm-up game against Telford Tigers, ahead of the national team’s World Championship campaign in Germany.


Who would be an ice hockey referee?

It takes a brave person to be an ice hockey referee, as this sequence of images shows.


Telford Tigers’ coach on Guildford Flames win

Telford Tigers finished their first weekend of the English Premier League season with two points out of four – and player-coach Tom Watkins will be looking to capitalise on Sunday’s 4-1 win over Guildford Flames.


Watkins looking to Telford Tigers future

Telford Tigers player-coach Tom Watkins is staying put with the supporters-owned ice hockey club.


‘Too nice’ Telford Tigers hit Bracknell low point

Telford Tigers player-coach Tom Watkins blasted his squad for being “too nice” in their crunch 6-1 loss against Bracknell, as the team suffered one of its lowest weekends, with an 8-2 defeat at Milton Keynes on Saturday.


Highlights: Telford Tigers v Swindon Wildcats

Watch all the highlights from Telford Tigers’ clash with Swindon Wildcats in the EPL.


Peterborough Phantoms 1 Telford Tigers 3

Telford Tigers collected their first win of the new year with a 3-1 victory at Peterborough Phantoms on Sunday. Watch all the highlights and goals in today’s video. Footage courtesy of Phantoms Digital Media.

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