Sunday 15 June 2014

Manchester Phoenix looking for next generation of ice hockey talent at open trials

By Steven Oldham

Reigning English Premier League and playoff champions Manchester Phoenix are holding open trials to find the untapped talent the British ice hockey scene has to offer.

Double title winning coach Tony Hand and the rest of his senior coaching staff will be present at the trials on Sunday 22 June at the team's Altrincham Ice Dome base.

Opportunities to join the Phoenix squad are there for the taking, as are spots in the club's developmental National Ice Hockey League squad, the Manchester Minotaurs.

Members of the current squad will be on hand to help with the trial and the trials are open to anyone who thinks they have the skills and tenacity to succeed in club hockey.

Phoenix start the new season later in the year and await news of what will happen to the tenth spot in the EPL after Slough Jets withdrew immediately after the season ended.

There are rumours of a new club taking their place, but to date nothing has been confirmed.

If you are interested, you need to register with trials@manchesterphoenix.co.uk with your contact details. Trialists must be ready to ice at 6.30 prompt, or they will not be able to take part.

Fans are welcome to attend the trials and the main stand will be open.

Phoenix netminder Steve Fone (Hollie Godber)

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