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Solent Devils Theme Night Announcement 2026/27 Season

The Solent Devils reveal their brand new Theme Night schedule for the 2026/27 season!

The Solent Devils fan favourite Theme Nights are back in a big way for the 2026/27 season!

The Solent Devils Social Media pages will transform for each of the following themes bringing more opportunities for fans to get involved in the nights!

TEDDY BEAR TOSS NIGHT

The Solent Devils kick off with their first theme night on the 17th of October 2026 as they welcome the Romford Buccaneers to Planet Ice Gosport with the introduction for the teams very first Teddy Bear Toss!

The Teddy Bear Toss is a fan favourite across the hockey world which sees fans launch their new or old and unwanted Teddy Bears onto the ice following the home team (Solent Devils) first goal of the game!

These Teddy Bears are then gathered and collected to be bagged up to be donated to a local charity by some of the Solent Devils Players!

Begin finding any bears you would like to donate as part of the Devils collection now! We are excited to reveal more info about which charity we will be supporting on this night!

HALLOWEEN THEME NIGHT

Every year, the Solent Devils celebrate Halloween within their rink in a fan favourite game. This season, the Devils are at home on Halloween night as they welcome the Invicta Dynamos on the 31st of October 2026!

This game sees multiple halloween themed features throughout the night.

Halloween music will play throughout the night, getting fans into the *spirit*!

2 Halloween gameday competitions are back!

Halloween Fancy Dress Competition!

The Solent Devils invite their fans to arrive at the rink dressed in their best costumes, in the period breaks the Solent Devils supporters club will look over the costumes and select their 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners who will receive exclusive prizes from the team!

For the artistic and creative among the fan base, the Solent Devils are running a Pumpkin Carving Contest!

This competition will also feature a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winner selected by the supporters club to receive prizes!

REMEMBRANCE DAY THEME NIGHT

Last season saw the Solent Devils pay a stunning tribute to their naval geographical connection with a remembrance jersey and ceremony. This season will be slightly different with some fan favourite tributes carried over.

On the 14th of November, the Solent Devils will welcome the Cardiff Fire to Planet Ice Gosport, this game will feature a respectful pre-game ceremony featuring service men and women in uniform from the local area, a 2 minutes silence to pay respects to those who have sacrificed their lives for ours, the last post played live on a bugle while wreaths are laid by each team captain.

We encourage fans to come sporting poppies and to join us in showing our respect to help us remember them.

CHRISTMAS SKATE

The final home game of the 2026 calendar year takes place on the 12th of December as the Devils welcome the Chelmsford Chieftains.

This game will be the Solent Devils Christmas Celebration!

We encourage our fans to join our players and staff in wearing ugly Christmas jumpers to the game!

We will be getting in the festive spirit with classic Christmas Songs!

This game will also feature our Christmas Skate with the Devils! Join the players on the ice after the game to skate, chat and get photos and autographs!

COUNTRY THEME NIGHT WITH JERSEY!

The Solent Devils fans show up big each year for the Solent Devils Country Theme Night!

This fan favourite night is going to get a huge boost this upcoming season with the introduction of the teams first theme night jersey!

The players on the ice will be sporting a brand new exclusive country inspired design which can be purchased by the fans to own a piece of Devils history!

On top of this, country music will play throughout the arena during the night with a live performance from a country singer!

The country singer will also perform our national anthem, and score depending may have another surprise in store for us all!

Help us make this game special by dressing up with us in country attiree!

The Solent Devils country theme night will take place on the 23rd January against the Swindon Wildcats 2

NEXT GENERATION TAKE OVER NIGHT

The Solent Devils are extremely proud to welcome families to our game week-in and week-out. We are also driven by our in-house development system which has seen many success stories rise through our ranks from Under 10s to NIHL1 and some even going on to play abroad, in the National League and the Elite League!

This season, the Solent Devils would like to celebrate this by showing off the next generation!

The Next Generation Take Over Night sees extra mascots take to the ice before and after the game!

The Solent Junior Devils Under 10s will put on a show in the period breaks playing a mini game showcasing their up-and-coming skills!

On top of this, the Next Generation will take over other gameday jobs, helping out our gameday volunteers and picking up new skills. They will also announce our home goals across the arena and help our media team with their socials with the kids re-creating the teams logos and drawing our players

To cap this celebration off, we encourage you to wear bright colours to make the night feel even more special for the future players, volunteers and fans in the building!

The Solent Devils Next Generation Take Over Night will take place on the 6th February against the Chelmsford Chieftains

Stay tuned for more information regarding this night and how you could get your kids involved!

BRAIN TUMOUR AWARENESS NIGHT WITH JERSEY

Last season saw the Solent Devils raise an incredible amount for Prostate Cancer UK as well as spreading important awareness across our socials to a cause unfortunately so close to so many in our community.

This season, the team looks to continue their important work with their Brain Tumour Awareness Night.

Another cause close to the team and members of our community, we hope to raise funds to help improve research and spread awareness of preventative measures and warning signs to look out for.

This game will see fans and volunteers cover the rink in grey to show support and spread awareness. The team will wear exclusive jerseys in support of the cause with all profits raised from the night being donated to a charity.

The Solent Devils Brain Tumour Jersey Night will take place on the final home game of the season as they welcome the Cardiff Fire on the 20th of March.

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Solent Devils 2026/27 Player Signing – Mark Pitts

PITTSY PERSEVERES

The Solent Devils continue to build their new roster for the 2026/27 NIHL 1 South season tonight with the announcement of their 22nd player!

Joining the squad, the Solent Devils are excited to announce the return of British Forward Mark Pitts!

Pitts’ 2025/26 season saw him play a reduced role due to a series of injuries. This did not stop him from being a big part of the team and contributing! Pitts still stepped up in big moments late in the season fitting back into his leading offensive role, finishing with 15 points in just 9 games! In the Playoffs, he was also over a point a game with 2 points in one appearance.

These stats meant that Pitts finished top 5 in team assists, top 10 in team goals, and top 5 in team point scoring!

A staple in the Devils locker room, this season, the leader returns to help push the team further while also providing some experience and advice to the newer and younger players!

Mark Pitts will continue to wear #5 for the Solent Devils this season. Pitts is looking for a player sponsorship! If you are interested, please get in touch at devilssupporters@outlook.com

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Solent Devils 2026/27 Player Signing – Joshua Martin

JM88 IS BACK FOR THE DEVILS

The Solent Devils continue to build their new roster for the 2026/27 NIHL 1 South season tonight with the announcement of their 21st player!

Joining the squad, the Solent Devils are thrilled to announce the return of British Forward Josh Martin!

Martin’s 2025/26 season saw him return to playing after a short break. It was also his return to the Devils and NIHL 1. He wasted no time finding his spot in the lineup, bringing a physical edge and getting on the scoresheet night-in and night-out making him a quick fan favourite.

Martin stepped up during the teams injury struggles and became a key part of the special teams and overall gameday line-up. Josh finished his season at a point-a-game! 11 Goals and 7 Assists for 18 Points also meaning that Martin finished 2nd in goals, 8th in assists and 4th in points on the team while only playing a small pool of games!

This season, Martin looks to maintain his form and progress on the team as he returns to the Devils locker room!

Josh Martin will continue to wear #88 for the Solent Devils.

Josh Martin is looking for a Sponsor, if you would like to be the proud sponsor of Martin for the 2026/27 season, please get in touch with Kerry at devilssupporters@outlook.com

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Solent Devils 2026/27 Player Signing – Dan Lackey

DEVILS GET THEIR DAN

The Solent Devils continue to build their new roster for the 2026/27 NIHL 1 South season tonight with the announcement of their 20th player!

Joining the squad, the Solent Devils are excited to announce the return of British Utility Man Dan Lackey!

Lackey’s 2025/26 season saw him reduce his role to account for his new commitments off the ice as well as injuries. This did not stop him from being a big part of the team! Lackey still stepped up in big moments late in the season fitting into a defensive role and an offensive role and even netted some goals!

A staple in the Devils locker room, this season, the leader returns to help push the team further while also providing some experience and advice to the newer and younger players!

Signing Interview:

After signing, we sat down with Dan Lackey to discuss the challenges ahead,

What are your thoughts on returning to the Solent Devils for the 2026/27 season?

I am looking forward to getting back on the ice! It’s been a long and great summer! Can’t wait to get back on the ice with the lads!

Last season was a challenging one for the team, what do you think the team learned last season and was there anything you learned as a player?

The teams in a bit of a transition with a lot of the older guys getting older or retiring, I almost did! But it’s a great opportunity for the younger lads to step up and fill roles & make an impact! Last year it was a lot of learning and developing for them, this year they can make it happen!

At the Solent Devils Presentation Evening, you were awarded the Shane Clacy Award, what does it mean to you to be recognised for this award (especially after a challenging season) and what do you plan to take from it going forward on and off the ice?

For those that know what the Shane Clacy award is, it means a huge amount to a lot of people at the club! So to be recognized for my commitment, it’s honor! To be honest, there’s not a lot i’ll change, keep doing what I do to help the team get the best results we can and push on!

The league continues to push the competitive bar, as a leader, what do you think the devils greatest strength is heading into the new season?

The league is looking strong this season, the top teams have all added some good and experienced bodies! The Devils though, we just stick together, it’s a solid and loyal core and that helps with stability. It makes it a lot easier for new guys to come in, as we all help out with drumming in what is expected.

Last season saw a lot of younger players rise through the ranks and step up to the big league! What did you see from the younger players?

As per the question, lots of learning! Younger guys taking PP and PK minutes from the older guys, younger guys matching points of older guys, it’s promising for this season!

Finally Dan, What is your message to all of the Solent Devils fans?

I can’t wait to see you all, get some W’s and have a drink (coke of course) in the pub after!!! You are what makes the club what it is!

Dan Lackey will continue to wear #9 for the Solent Devils this season. Lackey is looking for a player sponsorship! If you are interested, please get in touch at devilssupporters@outlook.com

Keep In The Loop!

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Solent Devils 2026/27 Team Signing – Bench Staff

BENCH STAFF RETURN

As the Solent Devils continue to develop their new roster for the 2026/27 NIHL 1 South season, its important for the team to establish a stable and reliable back bone. With that, the Solent Devils are pleased to announce the return of 3 key members of our off ice team!

Joining the squad, the Solent Devils are happy to announce the return of the following:

Bench Coach Mark Duffy returns to back the boys!

Last season saw Duffy call time on his ice hockey playing career but he is only just getting started in his coaching endevours!

This season will be Duffy’s second full season as dedicated Bench Coach! He has developed from on-ice teammate to bench support and has helped the team stay focused and perform their best, offering a different angle of support and ideas to coinside with the Head Coach (Alex Murray).

Team Medic Berni Martin brings the edge!

In addition, Berni Martin from McTimoney Chiropractic re-joins the team as Team Medic to aid the team in injury recovery and prevention!

Last season, Berni juggled the teams injuries and helped provide timelines and plans to help the boys get back on the ice! She also adapted to learning new injury profiles with the additions of other players later in the season.

Equipment Manager Ben Powell keeps the team in order!

Ben Powell returns joins the team as their equipment manager for his third season on the Devils bench! Powell repairs, prepares and maintains the teams many pieces of equipment from waterbottles to helmets, sticks and skates to allow the team to maintain focus on the game and performing their best!

Keep In The Loop!

There is not long until the season starts! The final pieces of news will be coming out fast!

Make sure to follow the Solent Devils on their social media pages to stay up to date with the latest news and signings!

Solent Devils 2026/27 Player Signing – Charlie Wedge

WEDGE IS BACK

The Solent Devils continue to develop their new roster for the 2026/27 NIHL 1 South season tonight with the announcement of their 19th player!

Joining the squad, the Solent Devils are thrilled to announce the return of British Forward, Charlie Wedge!

Wedge’s 2025/26 season was cut short due to injury but he still managed to leave an impact finishing the NIHL 2 season with 18 points in 9 games! (a goal and an assist a game) and in NIHL 1 finishing half-a-point-a-game! His performances and work-ethic earned him a contract which saw his National League Debut playing 3 games for the Milton Keynes Lightning alongside former Devil, Elliot Lewis.

Now, the 23 year old looks to return to continue his development and build on his performances in the 2026/27 season.

Charlie Wedge will continue to wear #22 for the Solent Devils.

If you are interested in being the player sponsor for Charlie Wedge, please get in touch devilssupporters@oulook.com

Keep In The Loop!

Make sure to follow the Solent Devils on their social media pages to stay up to date with the latest news and signings!