Tony Smith

Ice hockey receives funding windfall

19th March 2021 Craig Anderson 1

The Elite League and the EIHA have both welcomed the news that ice hockey will receive significant funding as part of the Sport Winter Survival [Read more…]

Russell delight over Elite League return

3rd March 2021 Craig Anderson 1

Great Britain’s Men’s head coach Pete Russell has welcomed the news that the four teams in the Elite League are set to return to action. [Read more…]

EIHA move to confirm money injection claims

5th February 2021 Craig Anderson 0

The EIHA have clarified funding arrangements following claims they’ve been allocated the £4 million originally allocated to the Elite League. It comes after interviews with [Read more…]

Around the rinks: Clan on 10 years, COVID & Sheffield driving return

19th January 2021 James Gordon 0

Glasgow Clan could never have imagined marking their 10th anniversary by not playing at all, but that looks like becoming reality. [Read more…]

Smith plays waiting game over funding

12th January 2021 Craig Anderson 0

Elite League chairman Tony Smith hasn’t ruled out the possibility that the 2020/21 season could yet be scrapped altogether, but remains hopeful of seeing some [Read more…]

Elite League clarify government payment position

26th November 2020 Craig Anderson 0

The Elite League have called upon the devolved governments of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales to deliver their own package after receiving clarification of how [Read more…]

Ice hockey to benefit from government support

19th November 2020 Craig Anderson 0

Ice hockey in the UK stands to benefit after the Department of Culture, Media and Sport pledged to help with a £4 million allocation. The [Read more…]