AS frustrating as their early-season may have been, Swindon Wildcats will head to Leeds on Saturday determined to kickstart their campaign and, in doing so, sending a strong message to their hosts.
Essentially sharing the same ownership group, the Wildcats and Leeds Knights have served up a number of barnstormers in the two years that they have been slugging it out against one another in NIHL National. So far, you would have to say that it is the new kids on the block that have the edge in terms of success – at least when considering the Knights’ league and play-off winning exploits from 2022-23.
“It’s funny, even though we’re part of the same ownership group, these are the toughest and roughest games that we have throughout the year. 'It’s a bit strange but we like that because it shows the competitive side is definitely there, but we’re all friends afterwards again.
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