A selection of news items from around the league in the last two weeks.

A little more than a week since Chelmsford Chieftains announced their intention to pull out of the EPL because of a lack of sponsorship, the Bracknell Bees have admitted that they too have a similar problem after a potential major backer pulled out of discussion with the club just 10 days ago.

Press Release 12/05/08

Joe Watkins, the English Premier Ice Hockey League's 2007-2008 All Star Netminder selection, has agreed to return to the club for the upcoming season. The Durham born backstopper iced in more than 3000 minutes this year, helping the club to the EPL championship with a 37 win and 15 loss record across a campaign that included a Cup semi final slot and a berth in the playoff finals weekend; posting an overall 2.88 goals against average and a 92 save percentage along the way.

Press Release 05/05/08  

After delivering nearly 70 points in a partial season with the club during the league title run, the Guildford Flames have come to terms with forward Taras Foremsky who will re-join the team when they open camp in September.   Foremsky began 07-08 with rival Peterborough Phantoms, but his November release was Guildford's gain; signing on during an injury crisis to fill an offensive gap.   His Peterborough-Guildford combined point tally reached 100 as the 28 year old finished 4th in Flames scoring, counting 27 goals and 39 assists, including 11 playoff points in just 6 post season outings, adding to the 34 points he collected prior to his departure from the Cambridgeshire outfit.