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Swindon Wildcats to mark 40th anniversary with weekend of hockey celebrations
By Swindon Now Editorial Team · Published
The Swindon Wildcats are set to commemorate four decades of history with a special anniversary weekend featuring a legends game and fan festivities.
The Swindon Wildcats are preparing for a landmark weekend as the club marks its 40th anniversary with two days of celebrations. The event, taking place on Friday, 16 October and Saturday, 17 October, aims to bring together current supporters and some of the most iconic figures from the club's four-decade history.
Proceedings begin on the Friday evening during the Wildcats' fixture against the Leeds Knights. The night will feature a Legends Fanfest, offering supporters the opportunity to meet former players and take a look back at the club's development since its inception.
Saturday serves as the centrepiece of the anniversary weekend. The club has organised an evening of entertainment, with doors opening in the afternoon to kick-start the festivities. From 4pm until 6.30pm, fans can take advantage of a happy hour before the evening's main attraction gets underway.
During this period, supporters will have the chance to meet club legends in Studio One between 4pm and 5.20pm. The pre-game programme will also include a live performance by singer Chelsea Millard. Special 40th anniversary merchandise will be available to purchase throughout the venue for those wishing to secure a memento of the occasion.
The highlight of the weekend is the legends game, scheduled for a 6.30pm face-off. This exhibition match will see a squad of returning icons go head-to-head with the current 2026/27 Swindon Wildcats roster, blending the club's history with its future.
The confirmed roster of legends participating in the game includes:
Jamie Thompson
Daryl Lipsey
Scott Koberinski
Steve Nell
Ian Richards
Mick Stafford
Richie Howe
Bryan Larkin
Gary Dickie
Lee Brathwaite
Joel Petkoff
Wayne Fiddes
Dean Skinns
Jan Kostal
Tomasz Malasinski
Aaron Nell
Jonas Hoog
Lee Richardson
Sam Bullas
Stevie Whitfield
Sam Godfrey
A club spokesperson noted that the weekend serves as a celebration for the entire Wildcats family, welcoming those who have followed the team since its early days alongside newer fans. It is expected to be one of the largest events in the club's history, focusing on the camaraderie and shared memories built over the last 40 years.
Source: Swindon Advertiser - Ice Hockey · View original