[UK] dumb ass question

jumptheshark
07-17-2004, 07:47 AM
I have just moved from NA to London--I am on the picadilly tube line--this fall where can I go see hockey and which is the best place to go

IF THERE IS ANY HOCKEY IN LONDON?

Safir*
07-17-2004, 10:36 AM
London Knights and I think they play at the Millenium Dome.

http://www.knightice.co.uk/

GB
07-17-2004, 12:20 PM
The London Knights ceased operations before the 2002-03 season, with a commitment to returning when the Dome was converted into an arena capable of holding hockey games, probably in 2007.

However it was confirmed a couple of days ago that the Knights will not be returning. Newspaper Article (http://icthewharf.icnetwork.co.uk/thisweek/news/tm_objectid=14426733&method=full&siteid=71670&headline=knights-on-rack-name_page.html)

However there is a team in London that play in the top league (EIHL), the London Racers. They were the worst team in the league last season and probably will be again this year. They play in Lee Valley, but I've no idea how to get there from the Picadilly Line. You could PM rabi sultan, he lives in London. I don't think he follows the Racers but he might be able to give you directions on getting to Lee Valley.

Bohologo
07-18-2004, 08:30 AM
I lived in London under last summer (just off the Northern Line in NW3). It's a bummer that the Knights aren't playing anymore, those games were good fun. One thing you can do is play yourself. There are rec leagues at Alexandra Palace and at Sobel Sports Arena (sort of near Camden). Good quality hockey for the UK, lots of Swedes, Czechs, Russians, and yes, UK hockey players who sure know how to play.