What league does Swindon Wildcats play in?

Swindon Wildcats play in the NIHL.

When was Swindon Wildcats founded?

Swindon Wildcats was founded in 1986 in Swindon, GBR, England.

Where is Swindon Wildcats based?

Swindon Wildcats is based in Swindon, GBR.

Who is the captain of Swindon Wildcats?

The captain of Swindon Wildcats is Daryl Lipsey.

What arena does Swindon Wildcats play in?

Swindon Wildcats play their home games at Link Centre in Swindon, GBR.

What are the team colors of Swindon Wildcats?

The team colors of Swindon Wildcats are Red + White.

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1987-1988

1987-1988 Season

Swindon Wildcats were 7-19-2 in the 1987-88 BD1 season with 16 points, 6th in the South and 12th overall.

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1987-1988 Swindon Wildcats Player Stats

All Positions

Swindon Wildcats — 1987-1988 Skater Stats
#	N	Skater	Regular Season						Postseason
#	N	Skater	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-
BD1
1.		Ken Kipp (F)	28	83	71	154	50	-
2.		Daryl Lipsey (C)	28	81	62	143	52	-
3.		Tim Lequyer (F)	28	26	69	95	42	-
4.		Stephen Nell (LW)	17	16	35	51	44	-
5.		Scott Gough (F)	28	22	20	42	26	-
6.		Toby Chamberlain (D)	21	8	11	19	98	-
7.		Peter Herkes (F)	18	2	17	19	46	-
8.		Richard Howe (D)	23	2	17	19	107	-
9.		Luke Chamberlain (F)	21	7	9	16	34	-
10.		Ian Richards (F)	25	2	8	10	4	-
11.		Les Pearson (D)	24	1	7	8	42	-
12.		Lee Elliott (F/D)	13	1	5	6	16	-
13.		Michael Stafford (F)	5	2	2	4	8	-
14.		John Blanche (D)	22	0	3	3	20	-
15.		David Hector (F)	25	0	3	3	26	-
16.		Adrian Poole (F)	4	0	2	2	0	-
17.		Paul O'Donovan (D)	8	1	0	1	0	-
18.		Justin Bonello (F)	9	0	1	1	4	-
19.		Martin Blakemore (F)	12	0	1	1	2	-
20.		Chris Borg (F)	2	0	0	0	0	-
21.		David Hunt (D)	5	0	0	0	0	-
22.		Kevin Cousins (F)	19	0	0	0	0	-
23.		Jason Liffen (D)	25	0	0	0	0	-
Autumn Trophy
1.		Daryl Lipsey (C)	6	9	14	23	6	-
2.		Ken Kipp (F)	4	10	5	15	8	-
3.		Tim Lequyer (F)	6	7	7	14	4	-
4.		Stephen Nell (LW)	3	8	2	10	2	-
5.		Scott Gough (F)	5	3	6	9	2	-
6.		Richard Howe (D)	6	0	5	5	16	-
7.		Justin Bonello (F)	6	1	0	1	8	-
8.		Michael Stafford (F)	1	0	1	1	2	-
9.		James Cameron (F)	2	0	1	1	4	-
10.		Adrian Poole (F)	4	0	1	1	2	-
11.		Ian Richards (F)	2	0	0	0	0	-
12.		Paul Mitchell (F)	3	0	0	0	0	-
13.		Les Pearson (D)	3	0	0	0	16	-
14.		John Blanche (D)	4	0	0	0	0	-
15.		Chris Borg (F)	4	0	0	0	0	-
16.		Martin Blakemore (F)	5	0	0	0	0	-
17.		Kevin Cousins (F)	6	0	0	0	0	-
18.		David Hector (F)	6	0	0	0	14	-

Swindon Wildcats — 1987-1988 Goalie Stats
#	N	Goalie	Regular Season									Postseason
#	N	Goalie	GP	GAA	SV%	W	L	T	SO	TOI	SVS	GP	GAA	SV%
BD1
1.		Steve Francis (G)	9	5.96	.875	-	-	-	-	-	-
2.		Joe Dunn (G)	24	11.76	.785	-	-	-	-	-	-
Autumn Trophy
1.		John Matassa (G)	3	12.24	.817	-	-	-	-	-	-
2.		Joe Dunn (G)	4	11.83	.782	-	-	-	-	-	-

1987-1988 Swindon Wildcats Staff

Asst. CoachEric Pickering
Player-CoachDaryl Lipsey

Team Staff History

1987-1988 Swindon Wildcats Captains

"C"

Daryl Lipsey

Team Captaincy History

1987-1988 Swindon Wildcats Demographics

Swindon Wildcats Facts

Plays in: Planet Ice National Ice Hockey League
Team Colors: Red + White
Town: Swindon, GBR Map
Founded: 1986

1987-1988 Swindon Wildcats Roster Facts

Nationalities

22 players
3 players
3 players

Experience

Swindon Wildcats: 695 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Swindon Cougars U19 (England U19)
Swindon Leopards U16 (England U16)
Swindon Lions U19 (England U19 2)
Swindon Lynx U16 (England U16 2)
Swindon Wildcats 2 (NIHL 1)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Link Centre
Location: Swindon
Capacity: 2 800
Construction Year: 1984

Swindon Wildcats Games

Swindon Wildcats — 1987-1988 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
11/15/2026 06:00 PM GMT	Telford Tigers	Swindon Wildcats	-	NIHL
11/14/2026 06:30 PM GMT	Swindon Wildcats	Telford Tigers	-	NIHL
11/07/2026 07:00 PM GMT	Milton Keynes Lightning	Swindon Wildcats	5 - 2	NIHL
11/01/2026 04:15 PM GMT	Leeds Knights	Swindon Wildcats	3 - 2	NIHL
10/31/2026 06:30 PM GMT	Swindon Wildcats	Hull Seahawks	7 - 0	NIHL

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Latest Transactions

Swindon Wildcats — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
08/27/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Logan Vandemeerakker (F)	Evansville Thunderbolts	Details
08/18/2026	Confirmed	joining	Dean Skinns (G)	Basingstoke Bison	Details
07/23/2026	Confirmed	joining	Liam Fraser (F)	Rostock Piranhas	Details
07/11/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Joshua Shaw (F)	Bristol Pitbulls	Details
07/10/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Tomasz Malasinski (F)	Retired	Details
07/01/2026	Confirmed	joining	Matthew Vermaeten (F)	Valenciennes	Details
06/24/2026	Confirmed	joining	Sean Richards (F)	Amiens	Details
06/20/2026	Confirmed	joining	Mason Lipsey (F)	Bristol Pitbulls	Details

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Swindon Wildcats History and Standings

Swindon Wildcats — Season History
season	league	GP	W	OTW	T	OTL	L	TP	GF	GA	P/GP	rank	postseason
Swindon Wildcats
2026-2027	NIHL	14	7	2	-	2	3	20	63	40	1.43	6	-
2025-2026	NIHL	6	4	1	-	1	0	11	22	14	1.83	1	Semifinal loss
	NIHL	54	32	7	-	5	10	83	228	153	1.54	1	Qualification
2024-2025	NIHL	6	4	2	-	0	0	12	26	16	2	1	Semifinal loss
	NIHL	54	32	3	-	7	12	77	244	154	1.43	3	Qualification
2023-2024	NIHL	6	3	-	-	1	2	7	21	22	1.17	2	Semifinal loss
	NIHL	54	35	-	-	3	16	71	247	188	1.31	3	Qualification
2022-2023	NIHL	56	33	-	-	2	21	68	245	196	1.21	5	Quarterfinal loss
2021-2022	NIHL	48	23	4	-	6	15	60	179	170	1.25	2	Quarterfinal loss
2020-2021	NIHL	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	-	-	Season Cancelled
2019-2020	NIHL	50	25	5	-	6	14	66	233	179	1.32	2	Postseason Cancelled
2018-2019	NIHL 1	42	31	1	-	3	7	67	184	97	1.6	1	Conference SF loss
2017-2018	NIHL 1	32	18	4	-	4	6	48	150	92	1.5	3	Conference QF loss
2016-2017	EPIHL	48	22	-	-	4	22	48	156	170	1	6	Qualification loss
2015-2016	EPIHL	54	30	-	-	5	19	65	195	195	1.2	6	Quarterfinal loss
2014-2015	EPIHL	48	24	4	-	0	20	56	172	150	1.17	5	Quarterfinal loss
2013-2014	EPIHL	54	23	6	-	2	23	60	190	172	1.11	5	Semifinal loss
2012-2013	EPIHL	54	20	1	-	11	22	53	201	214	0.98	7	Quarterfinal loss
2011-2012	EPIHL	54	25	0	-	6	23	56	201	193	1.04	7	Quarterfinal loss
2010-2011	EPIHL	54	16	3	-	4	31	42	189	242	0.78	7	Quarterfinal loss
2009-2010	EPIHL	54	12	4	-	7	31	39	163	240	0.72	8	Semifinal loss
2008-2009	EPIHL	54	21	2	-	2	29	48	157	194	0.89	8	Quarterfinal loss
2007-2008	EPIHL	40	16	1	-	3	20	37	133	161	0.93	7	Quarterfinal loss
2006-2007	EPIHL	44	22	-	0	0	22	44	192	178	1	7	Quarterfinal loss
2005-2006	EPIHL	48	23	-	11	-	14	57	205	162	1.19	4	Quarterfinal loss
2004-2005	EPIHL	32	15	-	3	-	14	33	106	102	1.03	5	Quarterfinal loss
Swindon Lynx
2003-2004	EPIHL	32	14	-	2	-	16	30	144	137	0.94	6	Qualification
2002-2003	EPIHL	42	24	-	6	-	12	54	234	162	1.29	4	Qualification
2001-2002	EPIHL	28	18	-	1	-	9	37	153	98	1.32	5	Qualification
Swindon Phoenix
2000-2001	EPIHL	32	24	-	3	-	5	51	151	76	1.59	1	Semifinal loss

Swindon Wildcats Tournament Statistics

Swindon Wildcats — Tournament Statistics
season	tournament	GP	W	OTW	T	OTL	L	TP	GF	GA	P/GP	rank	postseason
Swindon Wildcats
2025-2026	NIHL Cup	10	6	-	-	2	2	14	28	23	1.4	3	Semifinal loss
2024-2025	NIHL Cup	10	5	-	-	1	4	11	42	32	1.1	6	Did not make playoffs
2023-2024	NIHL Cup	20	12	-	-	2	6	26	99	74	1.3	4	Semifinal loss
2022-2023	NIHL Cup	20	10	-	-	1	9	21	82	74	1.05	5	Did not make playoffs
2021-2022	NIHL Cup	8	4	0	-	1	3	9	29	28	1.13	4	Champion
2020-2021	NIHL Cup	12	5	1	-	0	6	12	54	50	1	3	No playoffs held
2019-2020	NIHL Cup	18	11	1	-	2	4	26	82	53	1.44	2	Semifinal loss
2018-2019	NIHL Autumn Cup	6	4	0	-	0	2	8	27	19	1.33	2	Semifinal loss
2017-2018	NIHL Autumn Cup	4	3	1	-	0	0	8	14	7	2	1	Champion
	NIHL National Cup	12	8	2	-	0	2	20	46	35	1.67	1	Champion
2016-2017	EPIHL Cup	18	7	2	-	2	7	20	59	54	1.11	6	Did not make playoffs
2015-2016	EPIHL Cup	18	8	2	-	0	8	20	69	66	1.11	5	Did not make playoffs
2014-2015	Eng. Chal. Cup	14	9	2	-	0	3	22	58	29	1.57	1	Semifinal loss
2013-2014	EPIHL Cup	18	5	3	-	1	9	17	44	57	0.94	6	Did not make playoffs
2012-2013	EPIHL Cup	18	5	0	-	6	7	16	53	67	0.89	7	Did not make playoffs
2011-2012	EPIHL Cup	18	7	-	-	1	10	15	48	56	0.83	8	Did not make playoffs
2010-2011	EPIHL Cup	18	6	-	-	1	11	13	57	83	0.72	7	Did not make playoffs
2009-2010	EPIHL Cup	18	4	-	-	2	12	10	49	88	0.56	9	Did not make playoffs
2008-2009	EPIHL Cup	18	9	-	-	0	9	18	53	54	1	8	Did not make playoffs
2007-2008	EPIHL Knockout Cup	4	2	0	-	-	2	4	9	10	1	7	Did not make playoffs
	EPIHL Cup	8	5	0	-	-	3	10	40	20	1.25	2	Did not make playoffs
2006-2007	EPIHL Cup	4	0	-	0	-	4	0	11	30	0	3	Did not make playoffs
2005-2006	EPIHL Cup	8	6	-	1	-	1	13	55	18	1.63	2	Did not make playoffs
2004-2005	EPIHL Cup	16	13	-	1	-	2	27	89	34	1.69	1	Final loss
Swindon Lynx
2003-2004	EPIHL Cup	10	3	-	2	-	5	8	37	44	0.8	5	Did not make playoffs
2002-2003	EPIHL Cup	10	3	-	1	-	6	7	26	55	0.7	4	Did not make playoffs
2001-2002	EPIHL Cup	8	4	-	1	-	3	9	34	27	1.13	4	Did not make playoffs
	Findus Cup	6	1	-	1	-	4	3	14	20	0.5	4	Did not make playoffs
Swindon Phoenix
2000-2001	EPIHL Cup	6	4	-	0	-	2	8	26	15	1.33	1	Final loss
Swindon Chill
1999-2000	Millennium Cup	8	7	-	0	-	1	14	72	25	1.75	1	Final loss

Swindon Wildcats Retired Numbers

Swindon Wildcats Stars And Cult Players

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Swindon Wildcats — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	TP	PIM
1.	Jonas Höög (F)	2026-2027	FoodMarket	IAHL	9	41	12	53	-
2.	Jake Bricknell (F)	2026-2027	Bristol Pitbulls	NIHL	16	12	11	23	8
3.	Emil Svec (F)	2026-2027	Hull Seahawks	NIHL	16	7	10	17	8
4.	Gaël-Mukeba Lubwele (F)	2026-2027	Granby Bisons	LHSAAAQ	9	7	8	15	14
5.	Tomas Kana (F)	2026-2027	HK Opava	2. liga	11	4	8	12	10
6.	Adam Harding (F)	2026-2027	Basingstoke Bison	NIHL	17	5	5	10	8
7.	Bálint Pákozdi (F)	2026-2027	Leeds Knights	NIHL	17	1	7	8	11
8.	Ciaran Long (F)	2026-2027	Belfast Giants	-	12	4	2	6	13
9.	Harry Gulliver (F)	2026-2027	Milton Keynes Lightning	NIHL	16	2	4	6	11
10.	Ben Nethersell (D)	2026-2027	Swindon Wildcats 2	NIHL 1	5	1	5	6	0

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Swindon Wildcats — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	5'11"	176 lbs	26.64
2025-2026	View Roster	5'11"	179 lbs	29.43
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	181 lbs	27.67
2023-2024	View Roster	5'11"	181 lbs	27.55
2022-2023	View Roster	5'11"	181 lbs	27.86

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Swindon Wildcats — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Aaron Nell (F)	685	565	549	1114
2.	Daryl Lipsey (F)	253	472	402	874
3.	Tomasz Malasinski (F)	422	279	415	694
4.	Gary Dickie (F)	168	300	364	664
5.	Robin Davison (F)	317	212	375	597

Franchise All-Time Goals

Swindon Wildcats — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Aaron Nell (F)	685	565	549	1114
2.	Daryl Lipsey (F)	253	472	402	874
3.	Gary Dickie (F)	168	300	364	664
4.	Tomasz Malasinski (F)	422	279	415	694
5.	Stephen Nell (F)	265	254	320	574

Franchise All-Time Assists

Swindon Wildcats — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Aaron Nell (F)	685	565	549	1114
2.	Tomasz Malasinski (F)	422	279	415	694
3.	Daryl Lipsey (F)	253	472	402	874
4.	Jonas Höög (F)	330	196	392	588
5.	Robin Davison (F)	317	212	375	597

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Swindon Wildcats — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Lee Brathwaite (D)	431	36	194	1214
2.	Shane Moore (D)	358	8	75	948
3.	Sam Bullas (F)	752	125	323	769
4.	Bryan Larkin (D)	317	176	550	647
5.	Gareth Endicott (F)	474	150	269	635

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Swindon Wildcats — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Sam Bullas (F)	752	125	198	323
2.	Aaron Nell (F)	685	565	549	1114
3.	Stephen Whitfield (D)	593	20	123	143
4.	Wayne Fiddes (D)	513	40	144	184
5.	Gareth Endicott (F)	474	150	119	269

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Swindon Wildcats — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	P/GP
1.	John Green (F)	1	1	6	6.00
2.	Steve Moria (F)	43	87	221	5.14
3.	Ken Kipp (F)	52	141	266	5.12
4.	Tim Tisdale (F)	12	23	57	4.75
5.	Louis Haman (F)	45	69	211	4.69

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Swindon Wildcats — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Brad Rubachuk (F)	1995-1996	BD1	48	124	98	222	4.63	323
2.	Steve Moria (F)	1994-1995	BD1	43	87	134	221	5.14	41
3.	Gary Dickie (F)	1995-1996	BD1	52	90	129	219	4.21	127
4.	Gary Dickie (F)	1993-1994	BD1	44	97	103	200	4.55	68
5.	Gary Dickie (F)	1994-1995	BD1	42	86	93	179	4.26	83

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Swindon Wildcats — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Brad Rubachuk (F)	1995-1996	BD1	48	124	98	222	4.63	323
2.	Gary Dickie (F)	1993-1994	BD1	44	97	103	200	4.55	68
3.	Gary Dickie (F)	1995-1996	BD1	52	90	129	219	4.21	127
4.	Steve Moria (F)	1994-1995	BD1	43	87	134	221	5.14	41
5.	Luc Beausoleil (F)	1990-1991	BD1	35	87	67	154	4.40	40

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Swindon Wildcats — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Steve Moria (F)	1994-1995	BD1	43	87	134	221	5.14	41
2.	Gary Dickie (F)	1995-1996	BD1	52	90	129	219	4.21	127
3.	Gary Dickie (F)	1993-1994	BD1	44	97	103	200	4.55	68
4.	Brad Rubachuk (F)	1995-1996	BD1	48	124	98	222	4.63	323
5.	Louis Haman (F)	1990-1991	BD1	31	46	97	143	4.61	46

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Swindon Wildcats — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Brad Rubachuk (F)	1995-1996	BD1	48	124	98	222	4.63	323
2.	Ryan Mair (F)	1999-2000	EPIHL	17	8	13	21	1.24	209
3.	Wayne Crawford (F)	1995-1996	BD1	50	33	82	115	2.30	198
4.	Nicky Watt (F)	2008-2009	EPIHL	47	10	20	30	0.64	195
5.	Lee Brathwaite (D)	1996-1997	EPIHL	49	1	9	10	0.20	191