🏒 Strap yourselves in for Saturday night ice hockey at Alexandra Palace as in-form Haringey Huskies take on third-placed Guildford Phoenix in a NIHL Div 2 showdown. 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 have 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.
NEXT HOME MATCHES & TICKET INFORMATION – Haringey Huskies at Alexandra Palace
The Huskies continue their new campaign on home ice with a league showdown against long time rivals Guildford Phoenix on Saturday 11 January. It’s 2nd v 3rd in the table on the ice in north London.
Will the Huskies take the spoils, or can the Phoenix take the win back with them down the A3? 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 closest railway station is Alexandra Palace overground at the Wood Green entrance to the park. It’s on the Great Northern line and trains run direct from Moorgate, via Old Street, Highbury & Islington and Finsbury Park. Or take a train from Kings Cross, changing at Finsbury Park. The nearest tube station is Wood Green on the Piccadilly line, 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. Bicycle racks are available in the East Court car park. If driving, head for the East Court car park which operates a car parking charge system. See this ‘How to Get Here’ guide for more information.
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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