It’s shaping up to be a busy and exciting pre-season for your Edinburgh Capitals. Following the recent announcement of our two games against Dundee Rockets, we will then face another tough challenge as we take on NIHL 1 side Blackburn Hawks in a home-and-away double-header.
The first meeting will take place on Saturday 5th September at 6:30pm here at Murrayfield Ice Arena, before the Capitals make the journey south to England the following day for the return fixture.
The last time we faced the Hawks was during the 2023-2024 season in the Northern League, where the Capitals came out on top in both encounters — a dramatic 3–2 overtime victory at Murrayfield followed by an entertaining 5–4 win in Blackburn. Interestingly, our own netminder Ben Keddie was part of the Blackburn Hawks roster during the matches.
These games will provide another excellent test for Steven Lynch and his new-look Capitals side as preparations continue for the season ahead. A Scotland vs England clash always adds an extra edge, whether it’s a friendly or a competitive fixture, and we’re expecting two entertaining games of high-quality hockey.
Tickets for our home fixture are now available to purchase via our Fanbase page.
The Capitals will also have two additional pre-season games the week before the Hawks double-header, with further details to be announced soon.
Please note that pre-season fixtures are not included in the season ticket package.
LET’S GO CAPITALS!
