What league does Chelmsford Chieftains play in?

Chelmsford Chieftains play in the NIHL 1.

When was Chelmsford Chieftains founded?

Chelmsford Chieftains was founded in 1987 in Chelmsford, GBR, England.

Where is Chelmsford Chieftains based?

Chelmsford Chieftains is based in Chelmsford, GBR.

Who is the head coach of Chelmsford Chieftains?

The head coach of Chelmsford Chieftains is Ben Clements.

Who is the captain of Chelmsford Chieftains?

The captain of Chelmsford Chieftains is Oliver Baldock.

What arena does Chelmsford Chieftains play in?

Chelmsford Chieftains play their home games at Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre in Chelmsford, GBR.

What are the team colors of Chelmsford Chieftains?

The team colors of Chelmsford Chieftains are White + Amber + Black.

Chelmsford Chieftains

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2026-2027 Season

Chelmsford Chieftains are 9-0-1 in the 2026-27 NIHL 1 season with 25 points, 1st in the South and 3rd overall.

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2026-2027 Chelmsford Chieftains Roster

Chelmsford Chieftains — 2026-2027 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S	CTRCT
GOALTENDERS
	#40	Dylan Phillips (G)	21	2005		-	-	-
	#97	Kaleb Sheahan (G)	19	2007		5'10"	-	L	Junior
	#20	Brandon Stones (G)	33	1993	Nottingham, GBR	5'11"	159	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#41	Josh Batch (D/LW)	35	1991	Chelmsford, GBR	6'4"	220	L
	#47	Daniel Fay (D)	26	2000		5'9"	141	-
	#93	Daniel Hitchings (D)	24	2002		5'9"	-	R
	#44	Haydn Metcalf (D)	18	2008		-	-	L	Junior
	#71	Regan O'Neil (D)	27	1999	Gillingham, GBR	6'0"	165	R
	#5	Ben Russell (D)	32	1994	Milton Keynes, GBR	5'10"	183	R
	#21	Callum Wells (D)	28	1998	Harold Hill, GBR	5'11"	154	R
FORWARDS
	#91	James Ayling (F)	34	1992	Chelmsford, GBR	6'0"	168	L
	#24	Oliver Baldock (F)"C"	28	1998	Chelmsford, GBR	5'9"	139	R
	#14	Hallden Barnes-Garner (F)	28	1998	Milton Keynes, GBR	5'9"	174	R
	#8	Cameron Bartlett (F)"A"	32	1993	Romford, GBR	5'11"	157	R
	#9	Grant Bartlett (F)"A"	32	1993	Romford, GBR	5'11"	163	R
	#7	George Beckett (F)	19	2007		-	-	-	Junior
	#94	Josh Cook (F)	32	1994	Kelowna, BC, CAN	6'0"	205	L
	#3	T.J. Fillery (F)	30	1996	Harold Wood, GBR	5'5"	141	R
	#89	Rio Grinell-Parke (F)	27	1999	London, GBR	5'11"	176	L
	#11	Alexander Maltsev (F)	21	2004		5'11"	176	L
	#27	Lane Paddison (C)	25	2001	100 Mile House, BC, CAN	5'10"	181	R
	#16	Benjamin Powell (F)	21	2005		-	-	-
	#10	Kieran Raynor (F/D)	28	1998	Glasgow, GBR	5'11"	154	R
	#79	Thomas Soar (F)	33	1993	Nottingham, GBR	6'3"	220	R
Position: G: 3, D: 7, F: 14Av Age: 27.21 yearsAv Ht: 5'10"Av Wt: 170 lbsCompare with other teams »

2026-2027 Chelmsford Chieftains Staff

Head CoachBen Clements
Asst. CoachAlex Green
Asst. CoachMatt Turner
Equipment ManagerStuart Phillips
Equipment ManagerPaul Whitby
Physical TherapistJemma Pemberton

Team Staff History

2026-2027 Chelmsford Chieftains Captains

"C"

Oliver Baldock

"A"

Team Captaincy History

2026-2027 Chelmsford Chieftains Demographics

Chelmsford Chieftains Facts

Plays in: National Ice Hockey League Division 1
Team Colors: White + Amber + Black
Town: Chelmsford, GBR Map
Founded: 1987

2026-2027 Chelmsford Chieftains Roster Facts

Nationalities

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Experience

Chelmsford Chieftains: 2 356 GP
WC: 13 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre
Location: Chelmsford
Capacity: 1 200
Construction Year: 1987

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Chelmsford Chieftains — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
09/30/2026	Confirmed	joining	Lane Paddison (F)	Manhattanville College	Details
09/23/2026	Confirmed	joining	Josh Batch (D)	Bristol Pitbulls	Details
08/28/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Ethan Hersant (F)	Unknown	Details
08/26/2026	Confirmed	joining	James Ayling (F)	No team	Details
07/26/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Euan Morrison (F)	Romford Buccaneers	Details
07/11/2026	Confirmed	leaving	John Beldecos (D)	Slough Jets	Details
06/29/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Eden Rolfe (D)	Romford Buccaneers	Details
06/14/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Dalton Thompson (F)	Romford Buccaneers	Details

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Chelmsford Chieftains History and Standings

Chelmsford Chieftains — Season History
season	league	GP	W	OTW	T	OTL	L	TP	GF	GA	P/GP	rank	postseason
2026-2027	NIHL 1	10	6	3	-	1	0	25	58	30	2.5	1	-
2025-2026	NIHL 1	28	19	2	-	1	6	62	143	81	2.21	3	Semifinal loss
2024-2025	NIHL 1	35	26	1	-	3	5	83	212	86	2.37	3	Semifinal loss
2023-2024	NIHL 1	28	20	-	-	0	8	40	164	99	1.43	2	Champion
2022-2023	NIHL 1	28	12	-	-	5	11	29	124	119	1.04	5	Quarterfinal loss
2021-2022	NIHL 1	32	15	3	-	3	11	39	151	97	1.22	4	Final loss
2019-2020	NIHL 1	36	22	0	-	5	5	49	176	100	1.36	3	Postseason Cancelled
2018-2019	NIHL 2	27	20	1	-	2	4	44	201	77	1.63	4	Champion
2017-2018	NIHL 2	26	20	0	-	0	6	40	186	74	1.54	4	Final loss
2016-2017	NIHL 1	28	25	-	2	-	1	52	181	78	1.86	1	Final loss
2015-2016	NIHL 1	36	31	-	3	-	2	65	201	75	1.81	1	Champion
2014-2015	NIHL 1	36	26	-	5	-	5	57	163	79	1.58	1	Quarterfinal loss
2013-2014	NIHL 1	32	26	-	3	-	3	55	185	60	1.72	1	Champion
2012-2013	NIHL 1	32	25	-	2	-	5	52	189	73	1.63	1	Champion
2011-2012	ENL	36	30	-	0	-	6	60	251	89	1.67	2	Champion
2010-2011	ENL	40	28	-	8	-	4	64	253	101	1.6	2	Champion
2009-2010	ENL	36	23	-	6	-	7	52	213	89	1.44	4	Playoffs Qualifier loss
2008-2009	ENL 2	32	31	-	1	-	0	63	282	67	1.97	1	Promoted
2007-2008	EPIHL	40	12	1	-	3	24	29	151	189	0.73	9	Did not make playoffs
2006-2007	EPIHL	44	20	-	3	0	21	43	194	184	0.98	8	Quarterfinal loss
2005-2006	EPIHL	48	10	-	5	-	33	25	149	284	0.52	11	Did not make playoffs
2004-2005	EPIHL	32	10	-	8	-	14	28	128	130	0.88	7	Quarterfinal loss
2003-2004	EPIHL	32	18	-	3	-	11	39	211	149	1.22	4	Qualification
2002-2003	EPIHL	42	24	-	6	-	12	54	245	170	1.29	5	Qualification
2001-2002	ENL	18	10	-	3	-	5	23	100	72	1.28	5	Did not make playoffs
2000-2001	EPIHL	32	23	-	2	-	7	48	203	106	1.5	2	Final loss
1999-2000	EPIHL	24	19	-	1	-	4	39	138	85	1.63	1	Champion
1998-1999	EPIHL	32	14	-	4	-	14	32	195	181	1	4	Qualification
1997-1998	ED1	20	16	-	1	-	3	33	187	69	1.65	2	Final loss
1996-1997	ED1	22	18	-	1	-	3	37	175	51	1.68	2	Final loss

Chelmsford Chieftains Tournament Statistics

Chelmsford Chieftains — Tournament Statistics
season	tournament	GP	W	OTW	T	OTL	L	TP	GF	GA	P/GP	rank	postseason
2025-2026	NIHL 1 Britton Cup	6	3	0	-	1	2	10	30	17	1.67	3	Did not make playoffs
	NIHL 1 South Cup	6	4	0	-	0	2	12	24	15	2	2	No playoffs held
2024-2025	NIHL 1 South Cup	8	5	1	-	1	1	18	48	19	2.25	2	Champion
2023-2024	NIHL 1 Britton Cup	6	2	-	-	1	3	5	25	27	0.83	4	No playoffs held
	NIHL 1 South Cup	14	10	-	-	0	4	20	84	50	1.43	3	Semifinal loss
2022-2023	NIHL 1 South Cup	6	4	-	-	0	2	8	28	32	1.33	1	Final loss
2021-2022	NIHL 1 London Cup	3	1	0	-	0	2	2	11	11	0.67	3	Did not make playoffs
2016-2017	NIHL South Cup	6	2	-	0	-	4	4	16	20	0.67	3	Champion
2014-2015	Eng. Chal. Cup	14	3	0	-	0	11	6	34	58	0.43	6	Did not make playoffs
2007-2008	EPIHL Knockout Cup	4	0	0	-	-	4	0	9	23	0	10	Did not make playoffs
	EPIHL Cup	8	2	0	-	-	6	4	17	35	0.5	3	Did not make playoffs
2006-2007	EPIHL Cup	2	0	-	1	-	1	1	8	10	0.5	2	Did not make playoffs
2005-2006	EPIHL Cup	6	3	-	0	-	3	6	26	30	1	2	Did not make playoffs
2004-2005	EPIHL Cup	16	9	-	2	-	5	20	68	62	1.25	2	Did not make playoffs
2003-2004	EPIHL Cup	10	8	-	0	-	2	16	45	32	1.6	2	Semifinal loss
2001-2002	ENL Cup	8	3	-	3	-	2	9	37	38	1.13	3	Did not make playoffs
2000-2001	EPIHL Cup	6	6	-	0	-	0	12	69	18	2	1	Semifinal loss
1999-2000	Millennium Cup	8	7	-	0	-	1	14	69	27	1.75	1	Champion
1998-1999	Christmas Cup	10	2	-	0	0	8	4	29	90	0.4	5	Did not make playoffs
	English Cup	8	3	-	0	-	5	6	35	50	0.75	3	Did not make playoffs
1994-1995	Autumn Trophy	4	2	-	0	-	2	4	42	35	1	2	Semifinal loss
1993-1994	Autumn Trophy	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	2	Quarterfinal loss
1992-1993	Autumn Trophy	2	2	-	0	-	0	4	23	14	2	1	Semifinal loss
1991-1992	Autumn Trophy	6	1	-	0	-	5	2	29	51	0.33	4	Did not make playoffs
1990-1991	Autumn Trophy	12	10	-	0	-	2	20	132	79	1.67	1	No playoffs held
1989-1990	Autumn Trophy	4	3	-	0	-	1	6	45	22	1.5	1	Semifinal loss
1988-1989	London Cup	10	1	-	0	-	9	2	38	81	0.2	6	Did not make playoffs
	English Cup	6	1	-	0	-	5	2	35	46	0.33	4	Did not make playoffs

Chelmsford Chieftains Stars And Cult Players

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Chelmsford Chieftains — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	TP	PIM
1.	Jake Sylvester (F)	2026-2027	Romford Raiders	NIHL	18	11	10	21	2
2.	Chris Beckett (F)	2026-2027	Haringey Huskies	NIHL 2	9	7	11	18	2
3.	Scott McKenzie (F)	2026-2027	Telford Tigers	NIHL	17	8	6	14	2
4.	James Pentecost (F)	2026-2027	Haringey Huskies	NIHL 2	7	2	12	14	27
5.	Brandon Ayliffe (F)	2026-2027	Romford Raiders	NIHL	18	2	11	13	14
6.	Leon Raj (F)	2026-2027	Lake Forest Academy	USHS-Prep	25	9	3	12	-
7.	George Gell (F)	2026-2027	Milton Keynes Thunder	NIHL 2	7	1	11	12	43
8.	Euan Morrison (F)	2026-2027	Romford Buccaneers	NIHL 1	10	7	3	10	16
9.	Michael Power (F)	2026-2027	Streatham Redhawks	NIHL 1	7	2	8	10	2
10.	Leo Markey (F)	2026-2027	Peterborough Phantoms 2	NIHL 2	7	4	5	9	63

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Chelmsford Chieftains — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	5'10"	170 lbs	27.21
2025-2026	View Roster	5'10"	168 lbs	27.48
2024-2025	View Roster	5'10"	165 lbs	25.61
2023-2024	View Roster	5'9"	161 lbs	25.75
2022-2023	View Roster	5'10"	170 lbs	25.54

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Franchise All-Time Points

Chelmsford Chieftains — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Rick Smith (F)	206	557	344	901
2.	Ross Brears (F)	346	238	375	613
3.	Cameron Bartlett (F)	381	278	304	582
4.	Daniel Hammond (F)	324	282	285	567
5.	Grant Bartlett (F)	329	281	285	566

Franchise All-Time Goals

Chelmsford Chieftains — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Rick Smith (F)	206	557	344	901
2.	Daniel Hammond (F)	324	282	285	567
3.	Grant Bartlett (F)	329	281	285	566
4.	Cameron Bartlett (F)	381	278	304	582
5.	Ross Brears (F)	346	238	375	613

Franchise All-Time Assists

Chelmsford Chieftains — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Ross Brears (F)	346	238	375	613
2.	Rick Smith (F)	206	557	344	901
3.	Karl Goebel (D)	304	148	307	455
4.	Cameron Bartlett (F)	381	278	304	582
5.	Daniel Hammond (F)	324	282	285	567

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Chelmsford Chieftains — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Andrew Hannah (D)	273	229	493	789
2.	Cameron Bartlett (F)	381	278	582	728
3.	Tony Cimelli (D)	305	23	75	675
4.	Grant Bartlett (F)	329	281	566	619
5.	Nathanael Williams (F)	112	35	83	577

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Chelmsford Chieftains — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Daniel Wright (D)	496	41	126	167
2.	Cameron Bartlett (F)	381	278	304	582
3.	Richard Whiting (F)	379	95	158	253
4.	James Ayling (F)	361	199	279	478
5.	Ross Brears (F)	346	238	375	613

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Chelmsford Chieftains — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	P/GP
1.	Mark Mackie (F)	51	159	295	5.78
2.	Mark Stokes (F)	57	185	314	5.51
3.	Rick Smith (F)	206	557	901	4.37
4.	Martin Rosenquist (F)	12	32	48	4.00
5.	Brad Gratton (F)	5	6	18	3.60

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Chelmsford Chieftains — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Rick Smith (F)	1990-1991	BD2	28	120	58	178	6.36	6
2.	Mark Stokes (F)	1991-1992	BD2	32	102	71	173	5.41	71
3.	Rick Smith (F)	1992-1993	BD2	30	100	67	167	5.57	16
4.	Mark Mackie (F)	1990-1991	BD2	28	88	79	167	5.96	55
5.	Rick Smith (F)	1991-1992	BD2	28	100	66	166	5.93	6

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Chelmsford Chieftains — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Rick Smith (F)	1990-1991	BD2	28	120	58	178	6.36	6
2.	Mark Stokes (F)	1991-1992	BD2	32	102	71	173	5.41	71
3.	Rick Smith (F)	1992-1993	BD2	30	100	67	167	5.57	16
4.	Rick Smith (F)	1991-1992	BD2	28	100	66	166	5.93	6
5.	Rick Smith (F)	1989-1990	BD2	23	99	51	150	6.52	4

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Chelmsford Chieftains — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Mark Mackie (F)	1990-1991	BD2	28	88	79	167	5.96	55
2.	Mark Stokes (F)	1991-1992	BD2	32	102	71	173	5.41	71
3.	Karl Goebel (D)	1992-1993	BD2	31	28	68	96	3.10	27
4.	Rick Smith (F)	1992-1993	BD2	30	100	67	167	5.57	16
5.	Rick Smith (F)	1991-1992	BD2	28	100	66	166	5.93	6

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Chelmsford Chieftains — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Andrew Power (F)	2002-2003	EPIHL	32	41	64	105	3.28	267
2.	Duane Ward (F)	2005-2006	EPIHL	44	42	31	73	1.66	230
3.	Simon Howard (D)	2006-2007	EPIHL	34	2	11	13	0.38	196
4.	Nathanael Williams (F)	2008-2009	ENL 2	20	15	23	38	1.90	180
5.	Andrew Hannah (D)	1995-1996	BD1	44	27	22	49	1.11	178