2014–15 Invicta Dynamos season
| Invicta Dynamos | |
|---|---|
 | |
| City | Gillingham, Kent |
| League | NIHL South Division 1 |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Home arena | Silver Blades Ice Rink, Gillingham |
| Colors |
Home: Away: |
| Head coach | Kevin Parrish |
| Captain | Anthony Leone |
| Affiliates | Invicta Mustangs |
The 2014-15 season is the Dynamos 18th season of operation.
They are competing in the NIHL South Division 1, hoping to improve on their performance in the previous season.
On 23 July 2014, the EIHA announced a new cup competition, the English Challenge Cup.[1] This tournament will see the Dynamos play Basingstoke Bison, Bracknell Bees, Guildford Flames, Milton Keynes Lightning and Swindon Wildcats from the EPIHL, as well as Chelmsford Chieftains and Wightlink Raiders from the NIHL South Division 1.
The previous season's captain, Anthony Leone will again lead the team for the 2014/15 campaign.
Roster moves
In
11 June 2014 - Former Team GB player, Greg Chambers, joined the team and will take up an Import slot as well as a player-coach role after signing from Sheffield Steeldogs.
27 July 2014 - Elliot Dewey from Basingstoke Bison was confirmed as the second new signing for the Dynamos.
4 August 2014 - Steve Osman, formerly of Wightlink Raiders was announced.
6 August 2014 - Adam McNicoll, who had iced for the Dynamos early in the 2013/14 season, was announced as re-signing with the club.
8 August 2014 - Harrison Lillis, who had spent the last part of the 2013/14 season at Streatham returned to the club.
13 August 2014 - Billy Phillips was announced as joining the Dynamos from London.
23 August 2014 - Charlie Phillips joined his brother in leaving London for the Dynamos.
3 September 2014 - Former Peterborough Islanders goaltender, Steve Nightingale joined the team.
18 September 2014 - Ex-Dynamo Grant Baxter rejoins the team after playing up from the Invicta Mustangs for a couple of games the previous season.
29 October 2014 - Frankie Harvey who previously played for London Raiders joined up with the team.
Out
25 September 2014 - Chris Cooke leaves the club, subsequently signing for Wightlink Raiders.
15 October 2014 - Greg Chambers leaves the club.
Players for 2014/15 season including stats
- As of 26 November 2014
| # | Name | Nationality | Date of Birth (Age) | Year Signed | 2014/15 Appearances | 2014/15 Goals | 2014/15 Assists | 2014/15 PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goaltenders | |||||||||
| 1 | Mark Lee |  |
26 December 1987 | 2014 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 32 | Aaron Craft | |
1 August 1996 | 2014 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 35 | Steve Nightingale [2] | |
7 January 1983 | 2014 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 98 | Chris Douglas [3] | |
25 August 1979 | 2013 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Defencemen | |||||||||
| 11 | Billy Phillips [4] | |
1 June 1992 | 2014 | 24 | 10 | 17 | 170 | |
| 13 | Elliott Dewey [5] | |
10 March 1997 | 2014 | 34 | 0 | 13 | 44 | |
| 17 | Danny Terry | |
1 March 1995 | 2014 | 33 | 2 | 4 | 6 | |
| 25 | Charlie Phillips [6] | |
27 April 1997 | 2014 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 137 | |
| 61 | Arran Strawson [7] | |
11 June 1987 | 2012 | 34 | 2 | 23 | 97 | |
| 87 | Harrison Lillis [8] | |
17 October 1993 | 2014 | 33 | 2 | 5 | 34 | |
| 95 | Chris Cooke [9] | |
13 November 1994 | 2013 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| Forwards | |||||||||
| 7 | Nicky Lewis [10] | |
8 October 1987 | 2010 | 34 | 8 | 9 | 28 | |
| 10 | Ashley Jackson | |
27 August 1987 | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | |
| 20 | Adam McNicoll [11] | |
2 September 1994 | 2014 | 35 | 8 | 8 | 26 | |
| 24 | Greg Chambers (I) [12] |  / |
14 November 1982 | 2014 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | |
| 24 | Michal Oravec (I) |  |
28 November 1980 | 2014 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 2 | |
| 26 | Andy Smith [13] | |
26 October 1984 | 2004 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 33 | |
| 29 | Anthony Leone (C) [14] | |
17 January 1983 | 2012 | 35 | 25 | 19 | 101 | |
| 38 | Grant Baxter [15] | |
23 February 1977 | 2014 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 46 | Brad Gutridge | |
2014 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 18 | ||
| 83 | Steve Osman [16] | |
17 August 1987 | 2014 | 28 | 19 | 25 | 39 | |
| 88 | Juraj Huska (I) [17] | |
6 February 1982 | 2013 | 31 | 46 | 44 | 47 | |
| 91 | Callum Fowler [18] | |
7 November 1991 | 2010 | 33 | 29 | 51 | 95 | |
| 92 | Frankie Harvey [19] | |
22 September 1992 | 2014 | 22 | 6 | 21 | 8 | |
| Richard Smith | |
14 August 1986 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Fixtures and results [20]
NIHL South Division 1
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Man of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 13 September 2014 | Oxford City Stars | Home | 9 - 7 [21] | Andy Smith |
| Sunday 14 September 2014 | Bracknell Hornets | Away | 6 - 7 [22] | Chris Douglas |
| Sunday 21 September 2014 | Chelmsford Chieftains | Away | 5 - 1 [23] | Greg Chambers |
| Saturday 27 September 2014 | Wightlink Raiders | Away | 8 - 7 [24] | TBD |
| Sunday 12 October 2014 | Bracknell Hornets | Home | 7 - 5 | Juraj Huska |
| Saturday 18 October 2014 | Bracknell Hornets | Away | 7 - 4 | Steve Osman |
| Sunday 26 October 2014 | Solent Devils | Home | 9 - 5 | Callum Fowler |
| Sunday 1 November 2014 | Cardiff | Home | 7 - 3 | Anthony Leone |
| Saturday 8 November 2014 | Oxford City Stars | Away | 3 - 8 | Callum Fowler |
| Saturday 15 November 2014 | Cardiff | Away | 3 - 9 | Andy Smith |
| Sunday 16 November 2014 | Milton Keynes Thunder | Home | 2 - 1 | Adam McNicoll |
| Saturday 29 November 2014 | London Raiders | Away | TBD | TBD |
| Saturday 6 December 2014 | Cardiff | Home | TBD | TBD |
| Saturday 13 December 2014 | Wightlink Raiders | Home | TBD | TBD |
| Sunday 14 December 2014 | Milton Keynes Thunder | Away | TBD | TBD |
| Saturday 20 December 2014 | London Raiders | Away | TBD | TBD |
| Sunday 21 December 2014 | Chelmsford Chieftains | Home | TBD | TBD |
| Sunday 28 December 2014 | Solent Devils | Home | TBD | TBD |
| Sunday 4 January 2015 | London Raiders | Home | TBD | TBD |
| Saturday 10 January 2015 | Streatham Redskins | Away | TBD | TBD |
| Sunday 11 January 2015 | Bracknell Hornets | Home | TBD | TBD |
| Saturday 17 January 2015 | Solent Devils | Away | TBD | TBD |
| Sunday 18 January 2015 | Wightlink Raiders | Home | TBD | TBD |
| Saturday 24 January 2015 | Oxford City Stars | Home | TBD | TBD |
| Sunday 25 January 2015 | Chelmsford Chieftains | Away | TBD | TBD |
| Saturday 31 January 2015 | Milton Keynes Thunder | Home | TBD | TBD |
| Sunday 1 February 2015 | Solent Devils | Away | TBD | TBD |
| Saturday 7 February 2015 | Cardiff | Away | TBD | TBD |
| Sunday 8 February 2015 | Chelmsford Chieftains | Home | TBD | TBD |
| Saturday 14 February 2015 | Oxford City Stars | Away | TBD | TBD |
| Sunday 15 February 2015 | Milton Keynes Thunder | Away | TBD | TBD |
| Sunday 22 February 2015 | Streatham Redskins | Home | TBD | TBD |
| Saturday 7 March 2015 | Wightlink Raiders | Away | TBD | TBD |
| Sunday 8 March 2015 | London Raiders | Home | TBD | TBD |
| Sunday 15 March 2015 | Streatham Redskins | Away | TBD | TBD |
| Sunday 22 March 2015 | Streatham Redskins | Home | TBD | TBD |
NIHL Southern Cup
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Man of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 20 September 2014 | Streatham Redskins | Home | 12 - 4 [25] | Anthony Leone |
| Saturday 4 October 2014 | London Raiders | Away | 4 - 9 | Juraj Huska |
| Sunday 19 October 2014 | London Raiders | Home | 13 - 3 | Juraj Huska |
| Saturday 25 October 2014 | Streatham Redskins | Away | 4 - 4 | Andy Smith |
English Challenge Cup
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Man of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 28 September 2014 | Milton Keynes Lightning | Home | 2 - 7 [26] | Charlie Phillips |
| Sunday 5 October 2014 | Basingstoke Bison | Home | 2 - 7 | Harrison Lillis |
| Sunday 2 November 2014 | Swindon Wildcats | Away | 9 - 1 | Steve Osman |
| Sunday 9 November 2014 | Bracknell Bees | Home | 6 - 4 | Mark Lee |
| Saturday 22 November 2014 | Bracknell Bees | Away | 7 - 1 | Callum Fowler |
| Sunday 23 November 2014 | Guildford Flames | Home | 1 - 9 | Billy Phillips |
| Sunday 30 November 2014 | Swindon Wildcats | Home | TBD | TBD |
| Sunday 7 December 2014 | Basingstoke Bison | Away | TBD | TBD |
| Saturday 27 December 2014 | Guildford Flames | Away | TBD | TBD |
| Saturday 3 January 2015 | Milton Keynes Lightning | Away | TBD | TBD |
References
- ↑ "Mos to face EPL in English Challenge Cup". Retrieved 25 July 2014.
- ↑ "Nightingale moves to Mos as Douglas' deputy". Retrieved 14 September 2014.
- ↑ "Chris 'Disco' Douglas to keep dancing with the Mos". Retrieved 11 June 2014.
- ↑ "Blue liner Billy to bulk up Mos defence". Retrieved 20 August 2014.
- ↑ "Basingstoke's Dewey to join Dynamos defence". Retrieved 27 July 2014.
- ↑ "Charlie Phillips joins Brother Billy at the Mos". Retrieved 26 August 2014.
- ↑ "Strawson to stay at Silverblades for 3rd season". Retrieved 9 July 2014.
- ↑ "Local lad Lillis lines up Dynamos return". Retrieved 20 August 2014.
- ↑ "Mos make Cooke first part of 2014/15 defence". Retrieved 11 June 2014.
- ↑ "Welsh winger Lewis makes it six seasons at the SilverBlades". Retrieved 9 July 2014.
- ↑ "Scot Adam McNicoll to make Mos return". Retrieved 6 August 2014.
- ↑ "Mos capture GB international Chambers". Retrieved 11 June 2014.
- ↑ "Super Smith back to chase down 1000". Retrieved 20 August 2014.
- ↑ "Returning Leone to lead the Dynamos again". Retrieved 23 July 2014.
- ↑ "Baxter back to bolster the Dynamos". Retrieved 23 July 2014.
- ↑ "Raiders forward Osman makes Dynamos move". Retrieved 4 August 2014.
- ↑ "Top scorer Huska to keep netting for the Mos". Retrieved 25 July 2014.
- ↑ "League All-Star Fowler commits for 5th campaign". Retrieved 11 June 2014.
- ↑ "Hotshot Harvey to fire for the Mos". Retrieved 26 November 2014.
- ↑ "Mos to host Stars at first faceoff in September". Retrieved 7 August 2014.
- ↑ "Smith hits 4 to shoot down the Stars". Retrieved 14 September 2014.
- ↑ "Huska hammers home for late Bracknell win". Retrieved 23 September 2014.
- ↑ "Chambers off the mark but Mos lose out to Chelmsford". Retrieved 23 September 2014.
- ↑ "Mos go down by one after frantic island finale". Retrieved 29 September 2014.
- ↑ "Leone lets loose as Mos sink Streatham". Retrieved 23 September 2014.
- ↑ "Brave Mos lose out to Lightning in cup". Retrieved 29 September 2014.