The Guildford Flames are an ice hockey team based in Guildford, Surrey and their home ice is the Guildford Spectrum.
Founded in October 1992, the team played for many years in the British National League. Following its dissolution at the end of the 2004/5 season, they have transferred to the English Premier Ice Hockey League for the 2005/2006 season and clinched the league title in February 2006 after defeating reigning champions Milton Keynes Lightning on their own ice. The team's Head Coach is Paul Dixon who took over as the teams Head Coach after Stan Marple retired at end of the 06/07 Season. Paul Dixon played hockey at the now defunct Durham Wasps and Newcastle, before moving south to Guildford in 1999. Notable current Guildford players include captain David Longstaff, a member of the Senior GB National Team. Canadian stars David Oliver and Jamie McLennan were both signed to Guildford during the 04/05 NHL lockout.
Read more about Guildford Flames: Formation, Season By Season Review, Club Honours, Team Logo and Jersey, All-Time Scorers List, All-Time Goalies, Retired Numbers, Team Captains
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