Swindon Wildcats host legends game to celebrate 40 years of hockey
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 6:24 AM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026

The Swindon Wildcats are celebrating their 40th anniversary with a legends match featuring former players this Saturday. Founded in 1986, the team will face off against a group of its original members, many of whom have not skated in years. Managing director Steve Nell emphasized the significance of this anniversary, stating that few UK clubs reach this milestone. Players like Daryl Lipsey and Richard Howe expressed excitement about returning to the ice, despite their long absence from competition. The event aims to honor the team's history and engage with fans who have supported the Wildcats over the decades.
- •The match is set for Saturday to mark 40 years of the Wildcats.
- •Steve Nell noted the rarity of UK clubs reaching 40 years.
- •Daryl Lipsey will play against his sons on the current Wildcats team.
- •Richard Howe looks forward to skating in front of fans again.
- •The Wildcats were founded in 1986 at the Link Centre in Swindon.
- 6:24 AMYahoo Sports — Hockey legends back on the ice to mark anniversary
"Swindon Wildcats are marking 40 years of ice hockey with a legends match featuring former players.
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