🏒 Strap yourselves in for play-off action at Alexandra Palace as in-form Haringey Huskies take on Cardiff Canucks in a NIHL Div 2 quarter-final showdown on Saturday 29 March. Read on for a preview and the latest ticket information.
INTRODUCTION
The 2024/2025 ice hockey season continues this evening for Haringey Huskies at Alexandra Palace. It’s a popular sporting night out in London for a reason. Great family entertainment awaits!
The Huskies are looking to go all the way in the Division 2 South title race after narrowly missing out on top honours in last season. Alongside they are seeking silverware in the Wilkinson Cup and Eddie Joseph Memorial Cup competitions.
High-octane action is guaranteed at Ally Pally. The iconic north London venue hosts Huskies home matches in the NIHL (see below for an introduction to the Division 2 South) which regularly draw sell-out crowds.
SEASON SO FAR
Huskies started the new league season in fine style with eight wins from their opening ten matches. The opening match of the season at the Ally Pally saw the Huskies secure a 4-3 London derby victory against Lee Valley Lions which they followed up with wins over Oxford Rising Stars and Cardiff Canucks.
Then came an acid test of the Londoners’ title aspirations aka the visit of top-of-the-table Peterborough Phantoms at the end of November. A tense and often fractious match was level at 1-1 heading into the third period. Cue an exhilarating passage of play from the hosts which saw them score three unanswered goals in 10 minutes. The Phantoms were blown away as a sell-out crowd in N22 roared home the Huskies to a famous 4-1 win.
Alas some dropped points towards the business end of the season ended Haringey Huskies title hopes. However, in their last home match of the regular season Huskies blitzed Bristol Pitbulls 8-2 to finish third in the NIHL Div 2 table, guaranteeing them a home tie in the play-off quarter-finals. Silverware is still up for grabs!
NEXT HOME MATCHES & TICKET INFORMATION – Haringey Huskies at Alexandra Palace
The Haringey Huskies are all set for a showdown with Cardiff Canucks on Saturday 29 March.
Will the Huskies take the spoils and march on to the play-off semi-finals, or can the Canucks secure their place in the last four before heading back down the M4? All roads lead to north London to find out.
🎟️ Tickets for Haringey Huskies at Alexandra Palace are available via the ‘Get Tickets’ link. Adults £12/Concessions £11/U16s £6.50. Seats are unreserved. Standing is also available. Note: Early booking is recommended. Matches typically sell out in advance.
🗝️ Doors open at 5pm. Make your way to the East Court, on the east side of Alexandra Palace.
Face-off is at 5.30pm.
FOOD & DRINK
Ice cold beers, hot dogs and nachos will be served before and during the game from the East Court Café. Or if you fancy a sit down meal, head to the all-day pizza pub, the Phoenix Bar & Pizzeria, for delicious Italian stone-fired pizzas, open from 11am – 10pm.
Please note that Ally Pally is now fully cashless, so remember to bring your card/phone with you to pay for food and drinks.
TRAVEL TIPS – Haringey Huskies at Alexandra Palace
🚊🚗 Travel tips: The nearest overground railway station is Alexandra Palace situated at the Wood Green entrance to the park. The station is on the Great Northern line. There is a service from Moorgate and King’s Cross. The nearest tube station is Wood Green on the Piccadilly line. This has a journey time of 20 minutes from Piccadilly Circus. Exit the station and go to bus stop A to pick the up the W3 bus to Alexandra Palace. The W3 bus runs from Finsbury Park and Tottenham directly to the venue. If driving, the East Court car park is open most days. There are 1,200 parking spaces available. A car parking charge system is in operation. There are bicycle racks in the East Court car park. For more information see the Alexandra Palace ‘Getting Here’ guide.
ABOUT THE LEAGUE
The South 2 division comprises thirteen teams who play each other home and away in the league. Haringey Huskies, Lee Valley Lions and Streatham Blackhawks are the capital’s representatives. The end of season play-offs will feature the top eight sides at the end of the regular season who will meet in two-legged quarter-finals (1v8, 2v7, 3v6, 4v5) ahead of Finals Weekend in April. The teams also contest the Wilkinson Cup, the qualification round having an East group (including Haringey and Lee Valley and Streatham from London).
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