What league does Whitley Bay Beacons play in?

Whitley Bay Beacons play in the WNIHL Elite (W).

Where is Whitley Bay Beacons based?

Whitley Bay Beacons is based in Whitley Bay, GBR.

Who is the captain of Whitley Bay Beacons?

The captain of Whitley Bay Beacons is Abigail Culshaw.

What arena does Whitley Bay Beacons play in?

Whitley Bay Beacons play their home games at Whitley Bay Ice Rink in Whitley Bay, GBR.

Who is the general manager of Whitley Bay Beacons?

The general manager of Whitley Bay Beacons is Ian Traill.

What are the team colors of Whitley Bay Beacons?

The team colors of Whitley Bay Beacons are Maroon + Gold + White.

Whitley Bay Beacons

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2025-2026 Whitley Bay Beacons Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#1	Samantha Bolwell (G)	33	1993	Eastbourne, GBR	5'5"	148	L
	#81	Scarlett Richardson (G)	19	2007		5'2"	132	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#60	Jade Cito (D)	34	1992	Nottingham, GBR	5'5"	170	R
	#19	Grace Cooper (D)	19	2007		5'6"	119	L
	#11	Heidi Dunn (D)	15	2010		-	-	L
	#77	Caitlin Eastwood (D/RW)	18	2008		-	-	-
	#20	Kaitlyn Morrison (D/F)"A"	23	2003	Belfast, GBR	5'7"	159	L
	#58	Caitlin Stocks (D)	21	2005		5'9"	176	R
	#4	Casey Traill (D)	27	1999	South Shields, GBR	5'10"	154	R
FORWARDS
	#34	Abigail Culshaw (LW)"C"	28	1998		5'1"	128	R
	#15	Emily Duffy (F)	16	2010		-	-	R
	#88	Meeyah Forbes (F)	18	2008		5'3"	110	R
	#49	Aimee Headland (F)	24	2001	Nottingham, GBR	5'7"	126	R
	#3	Becky Kasner-Wood (C)"A"	45	1981		5'4"	165	R
	#12	Emma Lamberton (F)	18	2007		5'5"	146	L
	#29	Amanda McWilliams (F)	32	1994		-	-	-
	#27	Ruby Newlands (RW)	19	2007		5'6"	165	R
	#9	Evie-Mae Tindale (F)	15	2010	Ashington, GBR	5'4"	112	R
	#33	Stephanie Towns (C)	35	1991		5'1"	154	R
	#13	Claire Turnbull (C/LW)	22	2003	East Kilbride, GBR	-	-	R
	#17	Danielle Turnbull (C)"A"	29	1996		5'4"	143	R

Position: G: 2, D: 7, F: 11Av Age: 24.30 yearsAv Ht: 5'5"Av Wt: 146 lbsCompare with other teams »

2025-2026 Whitley Bay Beacons Staff

Player-CoachStephanie Towns
General ManagerIan Traill
Player-Asst. CoachCasey Traill
Equipment ManagerGary Sharp

Team Staff History

2025-2026 Whitley Bay Beacons Captains

"C"

Abigail Culshaw

"A"

Team Captaincy History

2025-2026 Whitley Bay Beacons Demographics

Whitley Bay Beacons Facts

Plays in: Women's National Ice Hockey Elite League
Team Colors: Maroon + Gold + White
Town: Whitley Bay, GBR Map
Founded: -

2025-2026 Whitley Bay Beacons Roster Facts

Nationalities

14 players
6 players
1 player

Experience

Whitley Bay Beacons: 1 258 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Whitley Bay Beacons B (WNIHL 1 (W))
Whitley Bay Beacons C (WNIHL 2 (W))
Whitley Bay Beacons U16 (WNIHL U16 (W))

Arena Information

Arena Name: Whitley Bay Ice Rink
Location: Whitley Bay
Capacity: 3 200
Construction Year: 1955

Whitley Bay Beacons Games

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Latest Transactions

08/10/2026

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Ruby Newlands (F)

Leaving forCaledonia Steel Queens

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07/28/2026

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Evie-Mae Tindale (F)

Leaving forSkellefteå AIK

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07/19/2026

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Scarlett Richardson (G)

Leaving forAltrincham Aces

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11/29/2024

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Cassie McGregor (F)

Joining fromSolway Sharks Ladies

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09/10/2024

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Casey Traill (D)

Leaving forBillingham Buccaneers

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02/01/2024

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Bradley Santelli (D)

Leaving forCaledonia Steel Queens

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01/31/2024

confirmed

Casey Traill (D)

Joining fromTimrå IK

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01/04/2024

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Katie Trachtenberg (F)

Leaving forCaledonia Steel Queens

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Whitley Bay Beacons History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
Whitley Bay Beacons
2026-2027	WNIHL Elite (W)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2025-2026	WNIHL Elite (W)	20	1	7	3	-	-	61	48	23	1.15	4	Semifinal loss
2024-2025	WNIHL Elite (W)	20	8	11	1	-	-	57	62	17	0.85	3	Semifinal loss
2023-2024	WNIHL Elite (W)	20	5	11	4	-	-	49	78	14	0.7	5	Did not make playoffs
2022-2023	WNIHL 1 (W)	16	16	0	0	-	-	131	35	32	2	1	Champion \| Promoted
2021-2022	WNIHL Elite (W)	20	3	15	2	-	-	38	138	8	0.4	6	Did not make playoffs
Whitley Bay Women
2019-2020	WNIHL Premier (W)	14	5	2	7	-	-	58	33	11	0.79	3	Postseason Cancelled
Whitley Squaws
2018-2019	Premier (W)	14	10	3	1	-	-	80	44	21	1.5	2	Semifinal loss
2017-2018	UK Division 1 (W)	8	5	1	2	-	-	40	19	12	1.5	1	Champion \| Promoted
2015-2016	Premier (W)	14	5	8	1	-	-	58	68	11	0.79	6	Did not make playoffs
2014-2015	UK Division 1 (W)	18	15	2	1	-	-	139	36	31	1.72	2	Semifinal loss
2013-2014	UK Division 1 (W)	15	15	0	0	-	-	125	11	30	2	1	Final loss
2012-2013	UK Division 1 (W)	14	14	0	0	-	-	124	17	28	2	1	Champion
2011-2012	UK Division 1 (W)	16	15	0	1	-	-	155	35	31	1.94	1	Champion
2010-2011	UK Division 1 (W)	14	11	3	0	-	-	119	31	22	1.57	2	Bronze game loss
2009-2010	UK Division 1 (W)	14	5	8	1	-	-	66	65	11	0.79	4	Did not make playoffs
2008-2009	UK Division 1 (W)	14	1	13	0	-	-	29	126	2	0.14	6	Did not make playoffs
2007-2008	UK Division 1 (W)	14	8	6	0	-	-	89	67	16	1.14	4	Did not make playoffs
2006-2007	UK Division 1 (W)	14	11	2	1	-	-	128	55	23	1.64	2	Bronze game loss
2005-2006	UK Division 1 (W)	14	9	3	2	-	-	92	38	20	1.43	3	Did not make playoffs
2004-2005	UK Division 1 (W)	16	7	7	2	-	-	50	41	16	1	3	Did not make playoffs
2003-2004	UK Division 1 (W)	20	14	4	2	-	-	121	37	30	1.5	2	Final loss
2002-2003	UK Division 1 (W)	16	4	11	1	-	-	29	51	9	0.56	4	Did not make playoffs
2001-2002	UK Division 1 (W)	16	10	5	1	-	-	102	60	21	1.31	2	Final loss
1989-1990	Premier (W)	8	0	8	0	-	-	4	18	0	0	5	No playoffs held

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Evie-Mae Tindale (F)	2026-2027	Skellefteå AIK U19	U19 Nationell (W)	1	0	0	0	0
2.	Ruby Newlands (F)	2026-2027	Kilmarnock Thunder	SNL	-	-	-	-	-
3.	Evie-Mae Tindale (F)	2026-2027	Skellefteå AIK	SDHL	-	-	-	-	-
4.	Ruby Newlands (F)	2026-2027	Caledonia Steel Queens	WNIHL Elite	-	-	-	-	-
5.	Aisling Rafter (D)	2026-2027	Caledonia Steel Queens	WNIHL Elite	-	-	-	-	-
6.	Abigail Culshaw (F)	2026-2027	Bradford Bulldogs	NIHL 2	-	-	-	-	-
7.	Louise Adams (F)	2026-2027	Queen Bees IHC	WNIHL Elite	-	-	-	-	-
8.	Maya Low (F)	2026-2027	Caledonia Steel Queen Bees	WNIHL 2	-	-	-	-	-
9.	Sophie Campbell (F)	2026-2027	Caledonia Steel Queens	WNIHL Elite	-	-	-	-	-
10.	Jordan Troup (D)	2026-2027	Caledonia Steel Queens	WNIHL Elite	-	-	-	-	-

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	5'5"	154 lbs	31.00
2025-2026	View Roster	5'5"	146 lbs	24.30
2024-2025	View Roster	5'5"	150 lbs	25.16
2023-2024	View Roster	5'5"	150 lbs	27.28
2022-2023	View Roster	5'5"	150 lbs	26.06

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Stephanie Towns (F)	256	346	256	602
2.	Becky Kasner-Wood (F)	159	176	111	287
3.	Sarah Pearce (D)	148	172	94	266
4.	Kate Ord (F)	101	153	96	249
5.	Abigail Culshaw (F)	116	115	108	223

Franchise All-Time Goals

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Stephanie Towns (F)	256	346	256	602
2.	Becky Kasner-Wood (F)	159	176	111	287
3.	Sarah Pearce (D)	148	172	94	266
4.	Kate Ord (F)	101	153	96	249
5.	Abigail Culshaw (F)	116	115	108	223

Franchise All-Time Assists

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Stephanie Towns (F)	256	346	256	602
2.	Becky Kasner-Wood (F)	159	176	111	287
3.	Abigail Culshaw (F)	116	115	108	223
4.	Kate Ord (F)	101	153	96	249
5.	Sarah Pearce (D)	148	172	94	266

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Hannah Coyne (F)	57	2	13	348
2.	Sarah Pearce (D)	148	172	266	246
3.	Stephanie Towns (F)	256	346	602	209
4.	Helen Jackson (D)	135	13	53	207
5.	Victoria Smith (D)	120	6	37	92

Franchise All-Time Games Played

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Stephanie Towns (F)	256	346	256	602
2.	Becky Kasner-Wood (F)	159	176	111	287
3.	Sarah Pearce (D)	148	172	94	266
4.	Danielle Turnbull (F)	142	42	40	82
5.	Helen Jackson (D)	135	13	40	53

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Claire Oldfield (F)	13	37	53	4.08
2.	Ashleigh Holland (F)	34	72	119	3.50
3.	Jamie Kraft (F)	5	9	17	3.40
4.	Teresa Robinson (F)	7	8	22	3.14
5.	Kate Ord (F)	101	153	249	2.47

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Stephanie Towns (F)	2014-2015	17	37	71
2.	Abigail Culshaw (F)	2022-2023	16	29	65
3.	Kate Ord (F)	2014-2015	14	36	63
4.	Becky Kasner-Wood (F)	2006-2007	13	38	59
5.	Kate Ord (F)	2011-2012	14	39	58

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Sara Christie (F)	2003-2004	17	41	52
2.	Kate Ord (F)	2011-2012	14	39	58
3.	Becky Kasner-Wood (F)	2007-2008	14	39	51
4.	Becky Kasner-Wood (F)	2006-2007	13	38	59
5.	Stephanie Towns (F)	2014-2015	17	37	71

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	A	TP
1.	Abigail Culshaw (F)	2022-2023	16	36	65
2.	Stephanie Towns (F)	2014-2015	17	34	71
3.	Kate Ord (F)	2014-2015	14	27	63
4.	Ashleigh Holland (F)	2011-2012	14	27	52
5.	Kate Ord (F)	2013-2014	13	23	52

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	TP	PIM
1.	Hannah Coyne (F)	2005-2006	11	3	108
2.	Hannah Coyne (F)	2006-2007	10	4	86
3.	Natasha Crozier (F)	2014-2015	9	14	59
4.	Sarah Pearce (D)	2006-2007	12	41	57
5.	Hannah Coyne (F)	2008-2009	9	0	52