It’s been almost 10 years since a competitive roller hockey team has called the Isle of Wight its home but this is all set to change, as roller hockey is set to be revived locally.
This week has marked the ‘Wight Sound Hearing Vectis Warriors’ being accepted to play in the British Roller Hockey’s southern division starting this September. The Warriors have been reformed under new management and are looking to make an impact in the league next season.
The Vectis Warriors – not to be confused with the Wightlink Warriors speedway team – will be playing both teams from their past and new teams as they re-enter their old league. They will face teams from Winchester, Ferndown, Fareham, Southampton and London next season.
James Eklund, Team Manager has said:
“We are really looking forward to the new season and the challenges it brings.
“The team has been training hard with new players and some returning faces from the original Vectis Warriors. The team has also collected players transferring from the ice due to the closure of Ryde Arena which we are looking to capitalise on their talents”.
The Warriors previously hosted a yearly tournament for the in memory of Ross Hayward who had close links with the team, this is something the new management is keen to revive. The memory of Ross will feature on the club’s new jerseys, which will be unveiled this summer.
