Braehead Ice Hockey
Braehead Clan: A History of Success
Introduction
The Braehead Clan is a professional ice hockey team based in Glasgow, Scotland. They compete in the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL), the top level of ice hockey in the United Kingdom.
The Clan were founded in 2010 and have quickly become one of the most successful teams in the EIHL, winning the league championship in 2017, 2019, and 2021, and currently sit top of the standings for the 2022/23 season.
Team History
The Clan were founded in 2010 by a group of local businessmen who wanted to bring professional ice hockey back to Glasgow after the demise of the Glasgow Warriors in 1998.
The Clan joined the EIHL in 2010-11 and quickly established themselves as a competitive team, finishing fourth in their first season.
The Clan won their first EIHL championship in 2016-17, defeating the Cardiff Devils in the final.
The Clan repeated as champions in 2018-19 and 2020-21, becoming the first team to win three EIHL championships in a row.
Home Arena
Braehead Arena
The Clan play their home games at Braehead Arena, a 4,000-seat multi-purpose arena located in the Braehead Shopping Centre in Renfrewshire, Scotland.
Braehead Arena was built in 1998 and has been the home of the Clan since their foundation in 2010.
The arena has also hosted a number of other sporting events, including the 2014 Commonwealth Games and the 2019 World Curling Championship.
Team Roster
The Clan's roster is made up of a mix of British and North American players, including several players with international experience.
Key Players
- Craig Peacock: Defenseman, EIHL All-Star Team (2017, 2019, 2020)
- Matt Beca: Centerman, EIHL Champion (2017, 2019, 2021)
- Jordan Cownie: Winger, EIHL All-Star Team (2018, 2021)
- J. D. Dudek: Goaltender, EIHL Champion (2017, 2019, 2021)
Team Record
The Clan have a strong record in the EIHL, having won three championships in the last five seasons.
The Clan have also represented Scotland in the Champions Hockey League, reaching the group stage in 2017-18.
Conclusion
The Braehead Clan are one of the most successful ice hockey teams in the United Kingdom, having won three EIHL championships in the last five seasons.
The Clan have a strong roster of players and play their home games at Braehead Arena, a 4,000-seat multi-purpose arena.
The Clan are a popular team in Glasgow and have a large and passionate fan base.
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