As part of our recent announcement confirming the alignment of Widnes Wild NIHL1 and Widnes Wild Academy, we’re proud to share the thoughts of two coaches at the heart of this journey. Widnes Wild NIHL1 Head Coach Tom Jackson and Widnes Wild Academy Head Coach Mikey Gilbert have both spoken about what this alignment means...
WILD AS ONE
Widnes Wild IHC are proud to share the most significant announcement in our history, a moment that will shape the future of our club for generations to come. We are delighted to confirm that the Widnes Wild Academy is now under the direction of Widnes Wild NIHL1, formally aligning all levels of the club under...
Season Review 23/24
Solihull Barons vs Widnes Wild – 31st March
The YKK Widnes Wild travelled South on Easter Sunday to face the Solihull Barons in the 2nd leg of the playoff quarter finals and what was to be the final match of the 23/24 season with the current team. The Wild trailed by 2-5 heading into the game, but quickly turned it around to level...
THANK YOU GILLY!
Following the end of Widnes Wild’s 23/24 season, assistant coach Mark Gillingham has decided to call time on his coaching career due to work commitments. Mark has been a key part of the coaching staff from the very beginning, starting as head coach back in the inaugural 2013 season, then stepping down to...
Widnes Wild vs Solihull Barons – 30th March
The YKK Widnes Wild faced the Solihull Barons on Saturday night for the 1st leg of their playoff quarter final tie, after finishing 7th place in the league standings. The Wild took a 2-5 loss in their final game on home ice of the 23/24 season, giving Solihull a 3 goal lead to take back...
THANK YOU KEN!
Following the end of Widnes Wild’s 23/24 season, we would like to take the opportunity to thank our #9, the legend who is ‘King’ Ken Armstrong! After 10 years with the club, Ken has announced he will be hanging up his skates. During his time in Widnes, Ken has iced 319 games in a...
Deeside Dragons vs Widnes Wild Match Report – 24th March
The YKK Widnes Wild made the trip across the border to face local derby rivals Deeside Dragons in their final league game of the 23/24 season. Following the narrow 4-5 defeat just 7 days prior on home ice, the Wild looked to slay the Dragons but fell short 6-1 to Deeside, leaving them on a...
Widnes Wild vs Blackburn Hawks Match Report – 3rd March
The YKK Widnes Wild faced the Blackburn Hawks back on home ice on Sunday evening, looking for revenge after taking a 10-3 loss the previous evening. This was the final meeting between the 2 sides with 47 goals being recorded across all competitions, however the Wild came out the wrong side of a 3-7 scoreline...
Blackburn Hawks vs Widnes Wild Match Report – 2nd March
The YKK Widnes Wild returned back to Planet Ice Blackburn on Saturday night, taking a 10-3 loss to the hosts. The Hawks came into the game with a 10 game winning streak, featuring a 21-6 aggregate win in the Moralee cup final over league leaders Billingham Stars the weekend prior. Meanwhile, Widnes were looking to...