1992–93 Guildford Flames season

The 1992–93 season, was the Guildford Flames first ever year of Ice Hockey. They competed in the English League Division One. Guildford's first ever competitive game was a 12–1 away victory at the Sunderland Chiefs on 17 October 1992. Due to the Guildford Spectrum not being completed in time for the start of the season, the Flames trained at Slough. The Guildford Flames played the majority of their away fixtures in the early stages of the season, using Alexandra Palace in North London when home fixtures were unavoidable.

Guildford Flames
Season 1992–93
LeagueBritish League Division One
Player/CoachMike Urquhart
Home Ice RinkAlexandra Palace & Guildford Spectrum
League position1st in English League D1 Conference B, English League championship runners-up

The Guildford Flames eventually opened the £28 million council owned arena on Saturday 23 January 1993, when they thrashed the Stevenage Sharks 13–3, in front of 2,139 spectators. Andy Sparks scored the first-ever goal at the Spectrum at just 1.33 into the game.

After finishing with a record of twenty-five wins, six losses and one draw, the Guildford Flames lost the league championship at Solihull Barons with a three goal aggregate defeat. The first game played on 7 April 1993 saw the Guildford Flames pick up a slender 7–6 victory on home ice, however the return leg played on 10 April 1993 saw the Barons win 10–6 and secure a 16–13 aggregate victory. The Flames then finished joint third with surprise contenders Bristol Bulldogs in the qualification play-off standings.

Standings

English League – Conference A
Team Pld. W L T GF GA Pts.
Solihull Barons32237239419948
Bristol Bulldogs321911227018940
Trafford Metros311912025421038
Blackburn Hawks321813132520437
Oxford City Stars321120123435223
Sunderland Chiefs3222911724715

English League – Conference B
Team Pld. W L T GF GA Pts.
Guildford Flames32256135720151
Chelmsford Chieftains32227335716847
Streatham Redskins311912036326238
Wightlink Raiders321517028531630
Stevenage Sharks321022025640020
Basingstoke Bulldogs3222911344295

Qualification Play-offs – Group A
Team Pld. W L T GF GA Pts.
Trafford Metros440051268
Solihull Barons422042344
Paisley Pirates404023560

Qualification Play-offs – Group B
Team Pld. W L T GF GA Pts.
Chelmsford Chieftains6600562612
Bristol Bulldogs633043476
Guildford Flames633046516
Streatham Redskins606050710


Player statistics
Player GP G A PTS PIMS
Sean Murphy4011716328046
Dave McGahan4013812426286
Darrin Zinger35437211540
Andy Sparks3038266453
Danny O'Hanlon4024234754
Gary Shearer39222446102
Leigh Baker401492324
Dave Wilson408172555
Mike Urquhart347111841
Steve Condren3409954
Phil Adams63366
Chris Wilson4022416
Darren Peries160000

Netminders
Netminder Iced Mins SOG GA SV % SO GAA
Mike Kelland29157790516282.0906.16
Mike Shead114963106678.7107.98
Mo Kadhim82671563676.9208.09
Simon Burns16038489.4704.00

Results

Pre-Season
DateOpponentVenueResultAttendance
Tuesday 20 October 1992Milton Keynes KingsAwayTied 9-9-

British League Division One
DateOpponentVenueResultAttendance
Saturday 17 October 1992Sunderland ChiefsAwayWon 12–1-
Sunday 18 October 1992Blackburn HawksAwayWon 7–3-
Sunday 25 October 1992Solihull BaronsAwayWon 11–9-
Sunday 1 November 1992Bristol BulldogsAwayWon 7–4-
Sunday 8 November 1992Wightlink RaidersAwayWon 14–8-
Sunday 6 December 1992Trafford MetrosAwayWon 6–5-
Sunday 13 December 1992Basingstoke BulldogsAwayWon 9–7-
Sunday 27 December 1992Oxford City StarsAwayWon 6–2-
Sunday 3 January 1993Chelmsford ChieftainsAwayTied 8–8-
Saturday 16 January 1993Sunderland ChiefsHome (played at Alexandra Palace)Won 24–6-
Sunday 17 January 1993Basingstoke BulldogsAwayWon 16–2-
Saturday 23 January 1993Stevenage SharksHomeWon 13–32,139
Sunday 24 January 1993Streatham RedskinsAwayWon 11–5-
Wednesday 3 February 1993Streatham RedskinsHomeWon 8–61,989
Saturday 6 February 1993Solihull BaronsHomeWon 15–32,033
Sunday 7 February 1993Chelmsford ChieftainsAwayWon 9–6550
Thursday 11 February 1993Stevenage SharksHomeWon 24–32,382
Saturday 13 February 1993Blackburn HawksHomeLost 9–4-
Wednesday 24 February 1993Streatham RedskinsAwayWon 13–7-
Wednesday 3 March 1993Streatham RedskinsHomeLost 12–6-
Sunday 7 March 1993Wightlink RaidersHomeWon 11–4-
Thursday 11 March 1993Wightlink RaidersHomeWon 14–41,872
Saturday 13 March 1993Oxford City StarsHomeWon 17–72,483
Sunday 14 March 1993Wightlink RaidersAwayWon 12–5750
Sunday 28 March 1993Bristol BulldogsHomeWon 13–7-
N/ABasingstoke BulldogsHomeWon 12–3-
N/ABasingstoke BulldogsHomeWon 18–3-
N/AChelmsford ChieftainsHomeLost 10–3-
N/AChelmsford ChieftainsHomeLost 14–5-
N/AStevenage SharksAwayWon 9–6-
N/AStevenage SharksAwayLost 13–8-
N/ATrafford MetrosHomeLost 16–12-

League Championship Play-off Final

Solihull won the two-legged tie 16–13 on aggregate.

DateOpponentVenueResultAttendance
Wednesday 7 April 1993Solihull BaronsHomeWon 7–62,379
Saturday 10 April 1993Solihull BaronsAwayLost 10–6850

Qualification Play-offs Group B
DateOpponentVenueResultAttendance
Sunday 4 April 1993Chelmsford ChieftainsAwayLost 4–3850
Thursday 8 April 1993Bristol BulldogsHomeLost 7–22,466
Sunday 11 April 1993Streatham RedskinsHomeWon 14–122,196
Thursday 15 April 1993Chelmsford ChieftainsHomeLost 10–6-
Saturday 17 April 1993Bristol BulldogsAwayWon 9–8-
Sunday 18 April 1993Streatham RedskinsAwayWon 12–10-

References
    • Roberts, Stewart (1993). The Ice Hockey Annual 1993–94. East Sussex: Caldra House Ltd. ISBN 0-9515086-4-4.
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