What league does Guildford Flames play in?

Guildford Flames play in the EIHL.

When was Guildford Flames founded?

Guildford Flames was founded in 1992 in Guildford, GBR, England.

Where is Guildford Flames based?

Guildford Flames is based in Guildford, GBR.

Who is the captain of Guildford Flames?

The captain of Guildford Flames is Paul Thompson.

What arena does Guildford Flames play in?

Guildford Flames play their home games at Spectrum Arena in Guildford, GBR.

Who is the general manager of Guildford Flames?

The general manager of Guildford Flames is Valerie Vassie.

What are the team colors of Guildford Flames?

The team colors of Guildford Flames are Navy + Crimson + Gold + White.

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1996-1997 Season

Guildford Flames were 35-21-2 in the 1996-97 EPIHL season with 72 points, 4th overall.

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1996-1997 Guildford Flames Roster

Guildford Flames — 1996-1997 Roster
	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	Chris Douglas (G)	47	1979	London, GBR	5'10"	183	L
	Petri Engman (G)	51	1975	Lahti, FIN	5'9"	172	L
	Brad Kirkwood (G)	54	1972	Red Deer, AB, CAN	6'0"	185	L
	John Wolfe (G)	59	1967		-	-	-
DEFENSEMEN
	Barry Aisbitt (D)	56	1969		-	-	-
	Mike Bettens (D/F)	58	1968	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'2"	205	L
	Mark Hazlehurst (D)	53	1972	Peterhead, GBR	6'2"	220	R
	Tomi Joki (D)	54	1972		6'3"	187	-
	Terry Kurtenbach (D)"A"	63	1963	Souris, MB, CAN	6'0"	185	L
	Paul Lavis (D)	-			-	-	-
	Sam Mager (D)	47	1979		-	-	-
	Mike Mowbray (D)	55	1970		-	-	-
	Chris Ryan (D)	-			-	-	-
	Lee Saunders (D)		1970	South Shields, GBR	5'11"	176	-
	Paul Thompson (D)"C"	58	1968	Thompson, MB, CAN	6'0"	174	R
	Wayne Trunchion (D)	48	1977		-	-	-
	Darrin Zinger (D)		1964	Coronation, AB, CAN	5'9"	176	-
FORWARDS
	Tom Alexander (F)	-			-	-	-
	Elliot Andrews (F)	51	1975		5'10"	196	L
	Mark Barrow (RW)	46	1980	Southend-on-Sea, GBR	5'10"	183	L
	Todd Bidner (C/LW)	65	1961	Petrolia, ON, CAN	6'2"	205	L
	Andy Burton (F)	-			-	-	-
	Ryan Campbell (C)"A"	56	1970	MB, CAN	5'10"	174	L
	Wayne Crawford (C)	65	1961	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'11"	170	L
	Nick Cross (C)	50	1976	London, GBR	6'2"	185	L
	Derek DeCosty (C)		1968	Clarksville, TN, USA	5'11"	190	L
	Keith Eley (F)	-			-	-	-
	Rylan Ferster (F)	57	1969	Prince Albert, SK, CAN	-	-	-
	Mark Finney (C)	53	1973	BC, CAN	5'10"	181	R
	Joe Johnston (F)	46	1980	London, GBR	5'10"	172	L
	Rick Lamey (F)	-			-	-	-
	Robert Lamey (LW)	46	1980	London, GBR	5'11"	185	L
	Simo Liukka (RW)	51	1975	Imatra, FIN	5'11"	194	R
	Paul McCallion (C)	52	1974	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'11"	198	L
	Daniel Packham (F)	-			-	-	-
	Fred Perlini (C)	64	1962	Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN	6'2"	174	L
	Mike Sanderson (C)	56	1970	Moose Jaw, SK, CAN	5'11"	194	L
	Damian Smith (LW)	55	1971	Durham, GBR	5'10"	170	-
Position: G: 4, D: 10, F: 15Av Age: 26.52 yearsAv Ht: 5'11"Av Wt: 185 lbsCompare with other teams »

1996-1997 Guildford Flames Staff

Player-CoachWayne Crawford
General ManagerValerie Vassie
Equipment ManagerSteve Butts
Equipment ManagerLiam Mellor
Equipment ManagerGary Payne
Franchise OwnerJohn Hepburn

Team Staff History

1996-1997 Guildford Flames Captains

"C"

Paul Thompson

"A"

Team Captaincy History

1996-1997 Guildford Flames Demographics

Guildford Flames Facts

Plays in: Motorpoint Elite Ice Hockey League
Team Colors: Navy + Crimson + Gold + White
Town: Guildford, GBR Map
Founded: 1992

1996-1997 Guildford Flames Roster Facts

Nationalities

19 players
13 players
3 players
1 player
1 player
1 player

Experience

Guildford Flames: 1 698 GP
NHL: 20 GP
WC: 6 GP
Liiga: 14 GP
AHL: 717 GP
DEL: 6 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Guildford Firekings U19 (England U19)
Guildford Firestars U16 (England U16)
Guildford Lightning (WNIHL Elite (W))
Guildford Phoenix (NIHL 2)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Spectrum Arena
Location: Guildford
Capacity: 2 200
Construction Year: 1993

Guildford Flames Games

Guildford Flames — 1996-1997 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
11/15/2026 03:00 PM GMT	Nottingham Panthers	Guildford Flames	-	EIHL
11/14/2026 06:00 PM GMT	Guildford Flames	Sheffield Steelers	-	EIHL
11/08/2026 05:00 PM GMT	Belfast Giants	Guildford Flames	4 - 2	EIHL
11/07/2026 07:00 PM GMT	Belfast Giants	Guildford Flames	5 - 3	EIHL
11/01/2026 06:00 PM GMT	Guildford Flames	Glasgow Clan	2 - 3 (OT 61:23)	EIHL

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Latest Transactions

Guildford Flames — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
10/26/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Sean Comrie (D)	Wichita Thunder	Details
10/06/2026	Confirmed	joining	Alexandre Lavoie (F)	Rouen	Details
10/01/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Jake Coughler (F)	Selber Wölfe	Details
09/25/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Josh Nixon (F)	Indy Fuel	Details
09/24/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Sean Comrie (D)	Norfolk Admirals	Details
09/23/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Tyler Preziuso (F)	Wichita Thunder	Details
09/23/2026	Confirmed	joining	Dustyn McFaul (D)	Fort Wayne Komets	Details
09/04/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Marcus Tesink (D)	Trois-Rivières Lions	Details

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Guildford Flames History and Standings

Guildford Flames — Season History
season	league	GP	W	OTW	T	OTL	L	TP	GF	GA	P/GP	rank	postseason
2026-2027	EIHL	9	4	0	-	1	4	9	32	39	1	6	-
2025-2026	EIHL	54	24	5	-	6	19	64	168	151	1.19	5	Quarterfinal loss
2024-2025	EIHL	54	22	3	-	7	22	57	179	174	1.06	6	Quarterfinal loss
2023-2024	EIHL	54	17	7	-	10	20	58	160	165	1.07	5	Semifinal loss
2022-2023	EIHL	54	31	9	-	2	12	82	209	159	1.52	2	Quarterfinal loss
2021-2022	EIHL	54	19	6	-	4	25	54	165	169	1	5	Semifinal loss
2020-2021	EIHL	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	-	-	Season Cancelled
2019-2020	EIHL	47	25	-	-	3	19	53	146	146	1.13	6	Season Cancelled
2018-2019	EIHL	60	30	-	-	7	23	67	189	180	1.12	5	Semifinal loss
2017-2018	EIHL	56	30	-	-	9	17	69	215	173	1.23	6	Quarterfinal loss
2016-2017	EPIHL	48	22	-	-	4	22	49	175	171	1.02	5	Semifinal loss
2015-2016	EPIHL	54	34	-	-	5	15	73	204	170	1.35	3	Champion
2014-2015	EPIHL	48	25	5	-	4	14	64	177	144	1.33	2	Quarterfinal loss
2013-2014	EPIHL	54	27	5	-	5	17	69	213	174	1.28	3	Semifinal loss
2012-2013	EPIHL	54	35	3	-	3	13	79	231	154	1.46	1	Final loss
2011-2012	EPIHL	54	30	6	-	5	13	77	242	158	1.43	1	Semifinal loss
2010-2011	EPIHL	54	39	3	-	2	10	86	267	164	1.59	2	Champion
2009-2010	EPIHL	54	29	6	-	1	18	71	257	172	1.31	4	Final loss
2008-2009	EPIHL	54	28	6	-	3	17	71	230	173	1.31	3	Semifinal loss
2007-2008	EPIHL	40	27	3	-	5	5	65	208	122	1.63	1	Semifinal loss
2006-2007	EPIHL	44	29	-	3	1	11	62	198	124	1.41	4	Final loss
2005-2006	EPIHL	48	39	-	3	-	6	81	197	101	1.69	1	Semifinal loss
2004-2005	BNL	38	16	-	2	2	18	36	113	112	0.95	3	Final loss
2003-2004	BNL	36	24	-	0	3	9	51	136	88	1.42	2	Champion
2002-2003	BNL	36	22	-	0	0	14	44	168	133	1.22	3	Semifinal loss
2001-2002	BNL	44	24	-	1	-	19	49	198	144	1.11	5	Semifinal loss
2000-2001	BNL	36	28	-	-	3	5	59	180	84	1.64	1	Champion
1999-2000	BNL	36	26	1	-	2	7	56	184	98	1.56	2	Quarterfinal loss
1998-1999	BNL	32	20	1	-	1	10	43	152	104	1.34	3	Semifinal loss
1997-1998	BNL	16	14	-	0	0	2	28	87	38	1.75	1	Champion

Guildford Flames Tournament Statistics

Guildford Flames — Tournament Statistics
season	tournament	GP	W	OTW	T	OTL	L	TP	GF	GA	P/GP	rank	postseason
2026-2027	EIHL Cup	10	4	1	-	2	3	12	34	31	1.2	3	-
2025-2026	EIHL Cup	10	2	0	-	3	5	7	28	38	0.7	6	Did not make playoffs
2024-2025	EIHL Cup	19	2	0	-	1	7	5	23	35	0.26	6	Did not make playoffs
2023-2024	EIHL Cup	8	3	1	0	4	0	8	26	31	1	2	Final loss
2022-2023	EIHL Cup	8	3	1	-	0	4	8	28	29	1	2	Semifinal loss
2021-2022	EIHL Cup	8	4	0	-	3	1	11	23	19	1.38	2	Quarterfinal loss
2019-2020	EIHL Cup	8	6	-	-	1	1	13	31	25	1.63	1	Quarterfinal loss
2018-2019	EIHL Cup	6	4	-	-	0	2	8	24	16	1.33	2	Final loss
2017-2018	EIHL Cup	6	3	-	-	1	2	7	22	21	1.17	3	Quarterfinal loss
2016-2017	EPIHL Cup	18	8	0	-	3	7	19	63	63	1.06	7	Did not make playoffs
2015-2016	EPIHL Cup	18	8	3	-	1	6	23	63	55	1.28	2	Champion
2014-2015	Eng. Chal. Cup	14	10	1	-	0	3	22	68	28	1.57	2	Semifinal loss
2013-2014	EPIHL Cup	18	13	1	-	2	2	30	89	53	1.67	2	Semifinal loss
2012-2013	EPIHL Cup	18	11	0	-	2	5	24	85	55	1.33	3	Champion
2011-2012	EPIHL Cup	18	12	-	-	2	4	26	74	44	1.44	1	Champion
2010-2011	EPIHL Cup	18	15	-	-	1	2	31	92	49	1.72	2	Semifinal loss
2009-2010	EPIHL Cup	18	12	-	-	0	6	24	84	50	1.33	4	Champion
2008-2009	EPIHL Cup	18	12	-	-	1	5	25	80	56	1.39	2	Final loss
2007-2008	EPIHL Knockout Cup	4	4	0	-	-	0	8	15	6	2	1	Semifinal loss
	EPIHL Cup	8	4	0	-	-	4	8	24	26	1	2	Did not make playoffs
2006-2007	EPIHL Cup	4	4	-	0	-	0	8	29	7	2	1	Champion
2005-2006	EPIHL Cup	6	6	-	0	-	0	12	34	10	2	1	Semifinal loss
2004-2005	Crossover Cup	14	4	-	1	1	8	10	33	44	0.71	9	No playoffs held
	Winter Cup	16	7	-	1	2	6	17	56	50	1.06	7	Did not make playoffs
2003-2004	Findus Cup	12	7	-	1	-	4	15	45	33	1.25	1	Final loss
2002-2003	Findus Cup	8	6	-	0	-	2	12	31	21	1.5	1	Semifinal loss
2001-2002	Findus Cup	6	4	-	0	-	2	8	26	14	1.33	2	Did not make playoffs
2000-2001	Christmas Cup	4	4	-	-	0	0	8	25	8	2	1	Champion
	Autumn Cup	8	6	-	1	-	1	13	34	15	1.63	1	Qualification
1999-2000	Autumn Cup	6	2	-	2	-	2	6	21	17	1	3	Did not make playoffs

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Guildford Flames Stars And Cult Players

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Guildford Flames — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	TP	PIM
1.	Mac Howlett (F)	2026-2027	Basingstoke Bison	NIHL	17	11	18	29	10
2.	Johan Eriksson (F)	2026-2027	Sandvikens IK	Division 3	6	11	17	28	4
3.	John Dunbar (F)	2026-2027	Bristol Pitbulls	NIHL	15	8	15	23	4
4.	Solomon Stoodley (F)	2026-2027	Guildford Phoenix	NIHL 2	9	10	11	21	41
5.	Andrew McKinney (F)	2026-2027	Blackburn Hawks	NIHL 1	13	7	12	19	24
6.	Sean Norris (F)	2026-2027	Milton Keynes Lightning	NIHL	16	10	8	18	0
7.	Liam Stewart (F)	2026-2027	Milton Keynes Lightning	NIHL	16	9	9	18	2
8.	Braylon Shmyr (F)	2026-2027	Frösö IK	Division 3	3	9	8	17	0
9.	Jesper Alasaari (D)	2026-2027	KSW IceFighters Leipzig	Oberliga	14	3	14	17	14
10.	Jamal Watson (D)	2026-2027	ECDC Memmingen Indians	DEL 2	14	3	13	16	12

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Guildford Flames — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	28.13
2025-2026	View Roster	5'11"	181 lbs	28.21
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	28.88
2023-2024	View Roster	5'11"	185 lbs	28.15
2022-2023	View Roster	5'11"	183 lbs	28.17

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Franchise All-Time Points

Guildford Flames — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Ryan Campbell (F)	321	268	397	665
2.	Rick Plant (F)	636	236	376	612
3.	Milos Melicherik (F)	403	181	412	593
4.	Paul Dixon (D)	681	90	374	464
5.	Jozef Kohút (F)	275	212	198	410

Franchise All-Time Goals

Guildford Flames — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Ryan Campbell (F)	321	268	397	665
2.	Rick Plant (F)	636	236	376	612
3.	Jozef Kohút (F)	275	212	198	410
4.	Fred Perlini (F)	121	200	131	331
5.	Milos Melicherik (F)	403	181	412	593

Franchise All-Time Assists

Guildford Flames — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Milos Melicherik (F)	403	181	412	593
2.	Ryan Campbell (F)	321	268	397	665
3.	Rick Plant (F)	636	236	376	612
4.	Paul Dixon (D)	681	90	374	464
5.	David Longstaff (F)	256	108	257	365

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Guildford Flames — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Neil Liddiard (D)	539	37	184	1108
2.	Vaclav Zavoral (D)	154	63	134	765
3.	Jozef Kohút (F)	275	212	410	720
4.	Paul Thompson (D)	260	116	300	713
5.	Jeremy Lundin (D)	550	80	313	644

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Guildford Flames — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Paul Dixon (D)	681	90	374	464
2.	Rick Plant (F)	636	236	376	612
3.	Jeremy Lundin (D)	550	80	233	313
4.	Neil Liddiard (D)	539	37	147	184
5.	David Savage (D)	490	106	160	266

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Guildford Flames — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	P/GP
1.	Sean Murphy (F)	34	107	250	7.35
2.	David McGahan (F)	34	126	235	6.91
3.	Mario Bélanger (F)	2	4	9	4.50
4.	Robert Koutny (F)	5	10	18	3.60
5.	Rob Friesen (F)	81	116	252	3.11

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Guildford Flames — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Sean Murphy (F)	1992-1993	BD2	34	107	143	250	7.35	42
2.	David McGahan (F)	1992-1993	BD2	34	126	109	235	6.91	78
3.	Ryan Campbell (F)	1993-1994	BD1	44	70	106	176	4.00	44
4.	Fred Perlini (F)	1995-1996	BD1	50	90	56	146	2.92	51
5.	Troy Kennedy (F)	1995-1996	BD1	50	48	97	145	2.90	52

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Guildford Flames — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	David McGahan (F)	1992-1993	BD2	34	126	109	235	6.91	78
2.	Sean Murphy (F)	1992-1993	BD2	34	107	143	250	7.35	42
3.	Fred Perlini (F)	1995-1996	BD1	50	90	56	146	2.92	51
4.	Fred Perlini (F)	1994-1995	BD1	44	78	57	135	3.07	40
5.	Rob Friesen (F)	1993-1994	BD1	37	74	69	143	3.86	26

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Guildford Flames — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Sean Murphy (F)	1992-1993	BD2	34	107	143	250	7.35	42
2.	David McGahan (F)	1992-1993	BD2	34	126	109	235	6.91	78
3.	Ryan Campbell (F)	1993-1994	BD1	44	70	106	176	4.00	44
4.	Troy Kennedy (F)	1995-1996	BD1	50	48	97	145	2.90	52
5.	Ryan Campbell (F)	1995-1996	BD1	52	51	85	136	2.62	48

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Guildford Flames — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Vaclav Zavoral (D)	2005-2006	EPIHL	43	16	13	29	0.67	228
2.	Vaclav Zavoral (D)	2006-2007	EPIHL	36	16	27	43	1.19	209
3.	Paul Thompson (D)	1994-1995	BD1	42	18	34	52	1.24	200
4.	Vaclav Zavoral (D)	2008-2009	EPIHL	39	13	16	29	0.74	191
5.	Scott Adair (D)	1997-1998	BNL	35	10	12	22	0.63	191