NIHL South preview: Redskins and Chieftains set for battle

Streatham Redskins face Chelmsford Chieftains in the NIHL1 South Cup Final this weekend aiming to halt the Essex team’s march to the quadruple.

Chieftains have already claimed the league title and South East Trophy and they are big favourites to add the D1S Cup and the play-off crown to their haul.

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— ChelmsfordChieftains (@chiefsicehockey) 21 March 2016

Redskins failed to take a point off the Chieftains during the regular season, but they will hope to upset the odds in what is sure to be a hard-fought two-legged tie.

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— Streatham Hockey (@StreathamHockey) March 24, 2016

Redskins reached the final courtesy of a 6-3 aggregate success against Invicta Dynamos, while Chieftains eased through with a 7-1 overall victory over Wightlink Raiders.

WEEKEND FIXTURES

NIHL1 South Cup Final

1st Leg – Saturday

Streatham Redskins v Chelmsford Chieftains

2nd Leg – Sunday

Chelmsford Chieftains v Streatham Redskins

NIHL1 South

Saturday

Cardiff Devils NIHL v London Raiders

Sunday

MK Thunder v Oxford City Stars

NIHL2 South

Saturday

Bristol Pitbulls v Basingstoke Buffalo
Haringey Racers v Invicta Mustangs

Sunday

Cardiff Fire v Wightlink Tigers
Lee Valley Lions v Chelmsford Warriors