Whitley Warriors

19/06/2026

🚨 Whitley Warriors are delighted to announce the re-signing of talented defenceman Matty McDonald
https://whitleywarriors.net/21755/mcdonald-ready-for-duty/

19/06/2026

📺 Recorded live at the Balls & Brainiacs Quiz Night on Thursday 11 June, Ben Richards (who we'd just announced live in the venue that night) chats to Andy about his work last season to catch up to the lads in fitness after so much time out of the game, and how he's preparing for the upcoming season.
https://youtu.be/T3UYhOc1hzE

19/06/2026

Names on the shirt

We have now closed our names on the shirt offer. We are putting the final touches to our stunning new home, away and warm up shirts.
I wanted to thank the fans that have supported this initiative and become part of the fabric of the club.
When I suggested this idea I thought it would be a fun way for the fans to be part of our journey, I never realised how much this initiative would mean to supporters who have paid tribute to their lost loved ones.
I have been truly touched by some of the stories fans have shared with me and why they want their family members name on the shirt and to be part of the fabric of the club forever.
The Club was shocked this week of the passing of John Hayes, I’ve known John from the start of our time at the Whitley and I know many players and fans have been friends with him for many, many years and will miss his smiling face round the rink .

To this end the club have decided to add Johns Name to our shirts to make sure he will always be part of the fabric of our club and be part of which we hope will be a winning season.
Thank you all for your support, we are building a squad to compete and your contribution along with our Sponsors will make that happen.
We are not finished yet and we look forward to the season ahead.

Willie Dunn
GM

18/06/2026

📺 Recorded live at the Balls & Brainiacs Quiz Night on Thursday 11 June, Ethan Dunn chats to Andy about his senior hockey journey so far and his upcoming third season with the Warriors
https://youtu.be/azL_pXyztJQ

18/06/2026

🚨 Whitley Warriors are delighted to announce their partnership with leading civil engineering company MAGNA Civil Engineering
https://whitleywarriors.net/21750/warriors-welcome-magna-civil-engineering-as-corporate-sponsor/

17/06/2026

🚨 Whitley Warriors are delighted to announce the signing of versatile defenceman Shaun Galloway from Teesside club Billingham Stars
https://whitleywarriors.net/21737/defenceman-galloway-signs-for-warriors/

16/06/2026

🚨 Whitley Warriors are delighted to welcome new corporate sponsor Dellybears Childcare to the Warriors family
https://whitleywarriors.net/21722/warriors-welcome-dellybears-childcare-on-board/

15/06/2026

Recorded live at the Balls & Brainiacs Quiz Night last Thursday, Ollie Jardine chats to Andy about the season ahead and stepping up on a 2-way with the Steeldogs.
https://youtu.be/HIEoXKwcCjo

15/06/2026

Such sad news and a massive loss to the skating community. Our thoughts are with John’s family, friends and skaters.

It is with deepest sorrow and sadness that we, as a committee have to announce that the very sad passing of John Hayes a loved coach and friend passed on Sunday evening.
John suffered a cardiac arrest on Thursday morning and despite the amazing efforts of the ambulance crew and Freeman Hospital staff unfortunately he didn’t survive.
Our deepest condolences and sympathies go to John’s family, friends, work family and of course his skaters.
We ask for all the skating community to support each other at this time.
If anyone needs our support… we are here for you.

Here is a very useful link for any one who needs the support: https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/my-feelings/grief-and-loss/

15/06/2026

🚨 Whitley Warriors are delighted to announce the re-signing of experienced defenceman Harry Harley
https://whitleywarriors.net/21705/harley-to-return-for-the-upcoming-season/