Category: Raiders

Romford Raiders Charge into Playoffs

Romford Raiders have secured their spot in the 2025 playoff race, and the team is ready to battle its way to the National Playoff Finals! As we approach the crucial final stages of the season, we need YOU – the best fans in the league – we need you to come and join us to pack the Sapphire Ice & Leisure Centre and help push the Raiders over the line.

Our journey continues with three massive home games, each one a vital step towards securing our place at the Playoff Finals in Coventry over the Easter weekend. Mark your calendars and bring your voices!

Upcoming Home Fixtures:

Sunday, 30th March – Romford Raiders vs. Milton Keynes Lightning
Doors open @ 4.30pm, Face off @ 5.15pm

Sunday, 6th April – Romford Raiders vs. Sheffield Steeldogs
Doors open@ 4.30pm, Face off @ 5.15pm

Sunday, 13th April – Romford Raiders vs. Swindon Wildcats
Doors open@ 4.30pm, Face off @ 5.15pm

These games will determine our fate, and every goal, every save, and every big hit will be made even more special with your unwavering support.  The Sapphire needs to be rocking as we fight for our chance to represent Romford at the Playoff Finals in Coventry. Let’s turn up the volume, wave the banners, and cheer our Raiders to victory!

If you haven’t been before, it’s well worth a visit! Ice hockey is an exciting, fast-paced sport with plenty of homegrown talent showcasing their skills. It’s a fantastic family-friendly experience, and you might even witness an old-school hockey scrap to add to the excitement of the night!

Matchnight tickets and the matchnight stream can be preordered – https://romfordraiders.ticketco.events/uk/en?version=m

Join the Raiders Family – Sponsorship Opportunities for 2025/26

As we build for the future, we are also looking for new sponsorship partners for the 2025/26 season. Supporting the Romford Raiders is a fantastic way to gain exposure for your business while being part of an exciting, fast-growing sport. Whether you’re a local business or a national brand, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved.

For more information on sponsorship or to discuss how you can support the Raiders, please contact our team today! – sponsorship@romfordraiders.co.uk

Let’s fill the rink, bring the noise, and push for Playoff glory!

#LetsGoRaiders

Pink The Rink 2025 – Own & Loan

If you would like to get your hands on one of these game-worn pink jerseys please read on!

The cost to own & loan the jersey will be £100 and payment will be required within 24 hours. You will have your name or dedication printed on the back of the jersey and will keep the shirt at the end of the season. Please complete this form https://forms.gle/3CmfsGFhweqGXQb26 from 7:30pm and select your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice of player. 

Please note, any requests completed before 7:30pm tonight will be disregarded. They will be offered on a first come, first served basis for the following jersey’s: 

  • Tyler Nixon
  • Thomas Relf
  • Elliot Dewey
  • Marco Pascale
  • George Norcliffe
  • Reed Morrison
  • Jake Sylvester
  • Owen Rider
  • Ashley Jackson
  • Andrew Shewfelt
  • Shaun Miller
  • TJay Anderson
  • Tom Palmer
  • Tommy Huggett

Pink the Rink

On Sunday 9th March we will be holding our ‘Pink the Rink’ game (vs. Milton Keynes Lightning) in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

With Macmillan Cancer Support being a charity close to the hearts of our players and their families, some of the team have sponsored their own jersey’s in support. We are excited to offer our fans the chance to ‘Own & Loan’ a game-worn pink Raiders jersey (with your name or dedication printed on the shirt) for all remaining players jersey’s tonight!

At 7pm, we will share all information you need, with a list of available jersey’s and a link to the form to complete (from 7:30pm).

Shirt design is subject to small changes.

Planet Ice NIHL National Division Finals Weekend 24/25

Tickets Go On Sale Tuesday 4th February 2025!

The season is reaching its exciting finale, and we’re thrilled to announce that tickets for the
Planet Ice NIHL Finals Weekend will go on sale next week. The event will take place at
Coventry Skydome Arena, so mark your calendars for Saturday, April 19th, and Sunday, April
20th, 2025 where Peterborough Phantoms will look to defend their Play Off crown.
We’re eagerly anticipating a vibrant atmosphere and great attendance for this year’s Season
Finale.


Tickets are priced at £75 for adults, £58 for senior citizens, and £40 for children. They will be
on sale from Tuesday, February 4th, 2025.

All tickets will incur a 12% venue-applied booking fee. Tickets can be purchased online, by
phone, or in person at the Coventry Skydome Arena Box Office when they are released for
sale (see table below).

Online: A link will be provided by your club prior to tickets going on sale.
All online ticket purchasers MUST have an up to date “Ice Account” prior to purchasing
tickets.

To ensure your “Ice Account” is up to date or to register please log onto:
https://iceaccount.co.uk/global-events/ and click Sign In / Register to update your details.

Phone: 02476 630 693

Wheelchair positions and all Carer tickets must be purchased directly from the venue, either
by phoning or in person.

Ticket sales will commence following this timetable and block allocation:

Date on SaleTime on SaleTeamBlock(s)
Tuesday 4th February10amSolway1
10amRaiders14
2pmHull4
2pmSheffield15
Wednesday 5th February10amTelford5
10amBristol6
2pmSwindon11 & 12
2pmBees13
Thursday 6th February10amPeterborough9
10amBison10
2pmLeeds7 & 8
Friday 7th February10amMilton Keynes2 & 3
2pmAllStanding Tickets

The NIHL Final Four will feature four games across the weekend. On Saturday, April 19th,
arena doors open at 12 noon, with our semi-finals at 1:30pm and 5:30pm. On Sunday, April
20th, the action begins in the morning with the NIHL Division 1’s Moralee & Britton league
champions squaring off to find the country’s top NIHL1 team, followed by the NIHL National
Grand Final at 4pm.


It’s already been an exciting season, and we are looking forward to a great final weekend of
NIHL hockey once more in Coventry. Grab your tickets early to avoid missing out!