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Bees IHC Photography: Chris Callaghan

Basingstoke Bison

Bees suffer heavy defeat at hands of Bison on Teddy Toss occasion

Chris Callaghan

Chris Callaghan

Bees suffer disappointing weekend with defeats on Saturday and Sunday

Blueline Photography

Blueline Photography

MK Lightning beat Bees in National Ice Hockey League

Slough Jets (white) suffered a 5-4 defeat against rivals Bracknell Hornets at The Hangar in South One of the National Ice Hockey League on Saturday. PHOTOS: Paul Johns.

Slough Jets (white) suffered a 5-4 defeat against rivals Bracknell Hornets at The Hangar in South One of the National Ice Hockey League on Saturday. PHOTOS: Paul Johns.

PICTURE GALLERY: Slough Jets suffer defeats to rivals Bracknell Hornets and Milton Keynes Thunder

Slough Jets beat Oxford City Stars 5-2 at The Hanger in the South One division of the National Ice Hockey League on Saturday.

Slough Jets beat Oxford City Stars 5-2 at The Hanger in the South One division of the National Ice Hockey League on Saturday.

National Ice Hockey League: Slough Jets regain the winning thread after victory against Oxford City Stars

Slough Jets are on a four-match losing streak in the National Ice Hockey League this season after defeats against Invicta Dynamos and Streatham last weekend.

Slough Jets are on a four-match losing streak in the National Ice Hockey League this season after defeats against Invicta Dynamos and Streatham last weekend.

National Ice Hockey League: Slough Jets fail to fire in defeats to Invicta Dynamos and Streatham

Slough Jets celebrate one of their seven goals in the 7-6 overtime win against Chelmsford Chieftains at The Hangar on Saturday. PHOTOS: Paul Johns.

Slough Jets celebrate one of their seven goals in the 7-6 overtime win against Chelmsford Chieftains at The Hangar on Saturday. PHOTOS: Paul Johns.

PICTURE GALLERY: Double success for free-scoring Slough Jets in the National Ice Hockey League

181078 - Slough Jets (white) v Cardiff Fire - pics by Paul Johns.

181078 - Slough Jets (white) v Cardiff Fire - pics by Paul Johns.

Slough Jets beat Raiders Junior in thriller

Slough Jets extended their winning streak in the National Ice Hockey League South One to four matches after victories against Oxford City Stars and Cardiff Fire last weekend.

Slough Jets extended their winning streak in the National Ice Hockey League South One to four matches after victories against Oxford City Stars and Cardiff Fire last weekend.

National Ice Hockey League: Slough Jets put six goals past Oxford City Stars and Cardiff Fire

Slough Jets moved to the top in the National Ice Hockey League South One after wins against Cardiff Fire and Invicta Dynamos.

Slough Jets moved to the top in the National Ice Hockey League South One after wins against Cardiff Fire and Invicta Dynamos.

National Ice Hockey League: A four-goal haul from Samuel Talbot helps Slough Jets reach the top

Slough Jets got the new season under way in the National Ice Hockey League with a 4-1 win against Bracknell Hornets on Saturday, before an 8-2 defeat at Streatham on Sunday.

Slough Jets got the new season under way in the National Ice Hockey League with a 4-1 win against Bracknell Hornets on Saturday, before an 8-2 defeat at Streatham on Sunday.

National Ice Hockey League: Mixed results for Slough Jets as new season gets under way

Slough Jets head coach Lukas Smital: "It's time for me to give 100 per-cent of my attention to coaching and the development of young British talent, which I strongly believe there is plenty of. These kids have the chance to make it further than

Slough Jets head coach Lukas Smital: "It's time for me to give 100 per-cent of my attention to coaching and the development of young British talent, which I strongly believe there is plenty of. These kids have the chance to make it further than

Slough Jets: Lukas Smital retires as an active player to concentrate on coaching

Player-head coach Lukas Smital and his Slough Jets side have won the National Ice Hockey League Division Two title this season.

Player-head coach Lukas Smital and his Slough Jets side have won the National Ice Hockey League Division Two title this season.

National Ice Hockey League: Slough Jets soar to Division Two title after win against Widnes Wild

Slough Jets (white) suffered a 5-4 defeat in overtime against Oxford City Stars in the National Ice Hockey League

Slough Jets (white) suffered a 5-4 defeat in overtime against Oxford City Stars in the National Ice Hockey League

PICTURE GALLERY: Slough Jets suffer defeat in overtime against Oxford City Stars

Slough Jets head coach Lukas Smital: “This game will define our whole season but to get into this position is great."

Slough Jets head coach Lukas Smital: “This game will define our whole season but to get into this position is great."

National Ice Hockey League: Slough Jets need to be ready for season-defining match against Oxford City Stars

Slough Jets head coach Lukas Smital: "Our form is hard to maintain but we need to be confident and not make little mistakes. One or two mistakes now can undo your whole season."

Slough Jets head coach Lukas Smital: "Our form is hard to maintain but we need to be confident and not make little mistakes. One or two mistakes now can undo your whole season."

National Ice Hockey League: Slough Jets head coach Lukas Smital beginning to feel the pressure in title race

Slough Jets head coach Lukas Smital: “We’ve already over-achieved this season. The top four is now a given and I will take nothing less, and we will try to push for the title.”

Slough Jets head coach Lukas Smital: “We’ve already over-achieved this season. The top four is now a given and I will take nothing less, and we will try to push for the title.”

National Ice Hockey League: Head coach Lukas Smital wants Slough Jets to push for the title this season

Slough Jets head coach Lukas Smital: “We will focus on each game and enjoy it and not put the pressure on because you can get caught like that.”

Slough Jets head coach Lukas Smital: “We will focus on each game and enjoy it and not put the pressure on because you can get caught like that.”

National Ice Hockey League: Lukas Smital not putting added pressure on his high-flying Slough Jets

Slough head coach Lukas Smital: “I am a coach and not an administrator but if I’m suspended then so be it. It’s not going to stop me from what I’m doing.”

Slough head coach Lukas Smital: “I am a coach and not an administrator but if I’m suspended then so be it. It’s not going to stop me from what I’m doing.”

Slough Jets: head coach Lukas Smital suspended by Ice Hockey UK and the English Ice Hockey Association

Slough Jets head coach Lukas Smital: "Haringey had opportunities to score a goal and we didn't dominate in all areas, but we played well enough to control the game and get the two points."

Slough Jets head coach Lukas Smital: "Haringey had opportunities to score a goal and we didn't dominate in all areas, but we played well enough to control the game and get the two points."

National Ice Hockey League: Slough Jets shut-out Haringey Huskies for a 16th straight league win

Slough Jets head coach Lukas Smital: "We've worked hard to create a team that plays for each other and the badge on your chest first and foremost. Everything else falls into place after that in terms of winning games and getting out of

Slough Jets head coach Lukas Smital: "We've worked hard to create a team that plays for each other and the badge on your chest first and foremost. Everything else falls into place after that in terms of winning games and getting out of

National Ice Hockey League: Slough Jets playing for the badge on their shirts after a 15th straight win

Slough Jets player-head coach Lukas Smital scored twice in the 5-4 win against Bracknell Hornets on Saturday.

Slough Jets player-head coach Lukas Smital scored twice in the 5-4 win against Bracknell Hornets on Saturday.

National Ice Hockey League: Slough Jets beat rivals Bracknell Hornets

Slough Jets head coach Lukas Smital: "It is really hard to predict where we're going to end up but if we could carry on with our levels of performance it's possible we could end with a bonus this year."

Slough Jets head coach Lukas Smital: "It is really hard to predict where we're going to end up but if we could carry on with our levels of performance it's possible we could end with a bonus this year."

National Ice Hockey League: Slough Jets win at Bristol Pitbull for a 12th straight victory this season

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PHOTO GALLERY: Slough Jets show character to win at Bracknell Hornets

Slough Jets celebrate one of their seven goals in the 7-1 win against Swindon Wildcats 2s on Saturday.

Slough Jets celebrate one of their seven goals in the 7-1 win against Swindon Wildcats 2s on Saturday.

PHOTO GALLERY: Slough Jets are soaring after a ninth straight win in the National Ice Hockey League

Slough Jets (white and red) beat Bristol Pitbulls 5-4 in overtime at the Slough Ice Arena on Saturday.

Slough Jets (white and red) beat Bristol Pitbulls 5-4 in overtime at the Slough Ice Arena on Saturday.

MATCH GALLERY: Slough Jets call upon their experience in eighth straight win

Slough Jets celebrate one of their 12 goals in the win against Cardiff Fire at the Slough Ice Arena on Saturday.

Slough Jets celebrate one of their 12 goals in the win against Cardiff Fire at the Slough Ice Arena on Saturday.

MATCH GALLERY: There is more to come from the red-hot Slough Jets

160330 Coach (left) after going 4 goals down at start of Bracknell Bees vs Manchester Phoenix.

160330 Coach (left) after going 4 goals down at start of Bracknell Bees vs Manchester Phoenix.

National Ice Hockey League: Back-to-back wins for Slough Jets

Slough Jets (white and red) beat Peterborough Phantoms 8-5 at the Slough Ice Rink on Saturday.

Slough Jets (white and red) beat Peterborough Phantoms 8-5 at the Slough Ice Rink on Saturday.

Ice Hockey: Wins for Slough Jets and Slough Sirens against Peterborough

Slough Jets head coach Lukas Smital: “Hopefully back-to-back wins has had an effect on the team. Winning creates a good feeling and there was a good atmosphere after the game on Saturday.”

Slough Jets head coach Lukas Smital: “Hopefully back-to-back wins has had an effect on the team. Winning creates a good feeling and there was a good atmosphere after the game on Saturday.”

Ice Hockey: Slough Jets put the fire out on Cardiff Fire

Slough Jets head coach Lukas Smital: “It was a good win for us and good for the confidence so we can’t be upset.

Slough Jets head coach Lukas Smital: “It was a good win for us and good for the confidence so we can’t be upset.

National Ice Hockey League: Slough Jets thrash Lee Valley Lions

Slough Jets head coach Lukas Smital: “To concede seven goals is never ideal and we were under a lot of pressure at times, but we should have got the win, especially after the first period when we were flying.”

Slough Jets head coach Lukas Smital: “To concede seven goals is never ideal and we were under a lot of pressure at times, but we should have got the win, especially after the first period when we were flying.”

Ice Hockey: Slough Jets unlucky to lose in a 13-goal thriller

Slough Jets player-head coach Lukas Smital: “I’m positive it’s going to come for us but we just need a little more time to settle in.

Slough Jets player-head coach Lukas Smital: “I’m positive it’s going to come for us but we just need a little more time to settle in.

Ice Hockey: Slough Jets need a little time to gel together

Slough Jets player and head coach Lukas Smital: “They then added another goal, but we still had chances and there was a threat there as well, so all in all there are some positives to take from the game.

Slough Jets player and head coach Lukas Smital: “They then added another goal, but we still had chances and there was a threat there as well, so all in all there are some positives to take from the game.

Slough Jets: Lukas Smital is taking the positives from defeat

The majority of the Basingstoke Bison ladies squad from last season has followed manager Dee West-Attrill to form the Slough Sirens.

The majority of the Basingstoke Bison ladies squad from last season has followed manager Dee West-Attrill to form the Slough Sirens.

Basingstoke Bison

Ice Hockey: New club for ladies formed in Slough

Slough Jets player-head coach Lukas Smital:

Slough Jets player-head coach Lukas Smital:

National Ice Hockey League: Slough Jets dominate in victory over Basingstoke Buffalo

Slough Jets player-head coach Lukas Smital: “It was a good win. We played well again collectively as a team and that was good to see. What was really good was the way we wanted it.

Slough Jets player-head coach Lukas Smital: “It was a good win. We played well again collectively as a team and that was good to see. What was really good was the way we wanted it.

National Ice Hockey League: Lukas Smital hails Slough Jets attitude after stinging Bracknell Hornets

Slough Jets player-coach and former Bracknell Bees star Lukas Smital: “We secured the win in overtime so that proved it was a very big character victory for us.

Slough Jets player-coach and former Bracknell Bees star Lukas Smital: “We secured the win in overtime so that proved it was a very big character victory for us.

National Ice Hockey League: Player-coach Lukas Smital delighted with Slough Jets' character in overtime win at Haringey Huskies

Slough Jets head coach Lukas Smital: “The performance was fantastic on challenging big ice and I can’t say I’m unhappy.”

Slough Jets head coach Lukas Smital: “The performance was fantastic on challenging big ice and I can’t say I’m unhappy.”

National Ice Hockey League: Head coach Lukas Smital happy with Slough Jets performance despite defeat at Guildford

Slough Jets head player-coach and former Bracknell Bee Lukas Smital (left): “Towards the end we dominated so, based on our comeback, determination and focus, we deserved the two points.

Slough Jets head player-coach and former Bracknell Bee Lukas Smital (left): “Towards the end we dominated so, based on our comeback, determination and focus, we deserved the two points.

National Ice Hockey League: Slough Jets thrust late on to tame Bristol Pitbulls

Slough Jets head coach Lukas Smital: “We will work on a few things in practice and be ready for the weekend because these are the games that we should be focusing on.

Slough Jets head coach Lukas Smital: “We will work on a few things in practice and be ready for the weekend because these are the games that we should be focusing on.

National Ice Hockey League: Slough Jets head coach Lukas Smital targets a win against Bristol Pitbulls

Slough Jets player-head coach and ex-Bracknell Bee Lukas Smital: “A lot of these players didn’t win many games last year, but we’ve tried to bring in a positive attitude and the players are starting to show what they are capable of now.

Slough Jets player-head coach and ex-Bracknell Bee Lukas Smital: “A lot of these players didn’t win many games last year, but we’ve tried to bring in a positive attitude and the players are starting to show what they are capable of now.

Ice Hockey: Confidence is the key for Slough Jets who begin to take off

Slough Jets player-coach Lukas Smital: “It is never going to be easy because we’re just rebuilding, but it’s always disappointing when you lose.

Slough Jets player-coach Lukas Smital: “It is never going to be easy because we’re just rebuilding, but it’s always disappointing when you lose.

Ice Hockey: Slough Jets are yet to take off this season after a sixth defeat

Action between Slough Jets (white) and Cardiff Fire. PHOTOS: Tim Bowers.

Action between Slough Jets (white) and Cardiff Fire. PHOTOS: Tim Bowers.

Ice Hockey: Cardiff Fire too hot to handle as Slough Jets slump to defeat

Slough Jets head coach Lukas Smital.

Slough Jets head coach Lukas Smital.

Slough Jets: Head coach Lukas Smital not looking for an immediate Jets take-off

New Slough Jets head coach Lukas Smital: “I never set any goals, just take it little by little and try to get Slough back on the map. The club has had a lot of success in the past and I want to bring that back.”

New Slough Jets head coach Lukas Smital: “I never set any goals, just take it little by little and try to get Slough back on the map. The club has had a lot of success in the past and I want to bring that back.”

Ice hockey: Lukas Smital faces "huge challenge" to put Slough Jets back on the map

Lukas Smital has been appointed the new head coach and junior head coach at Slough Jets.

Lukas Smital has been appointed the new head coach and junior head coach at Slough Jets.

Ice hockey: Slough Jets appoint Lukas Smital as new Head Coach

Junior head coach Ben Pitchley will leave Slough Jets and Slough Ice Arena (pictured) for Romford.

Junior head coach Ben Pitchley will leave Slough Jets and Slough Ice Arena (pictured) for Romford.

Slough Jets: Junior Head Coach Ben Pitchley to leave for Romford

Slough Jets head coach Tony Milton: “The guys dug deep, reaped their rewards and he fans loved it. It was the best game we’ve had in a while.”

Slough Jets head coach Tony Milton: “The guys dug deep, reaped their rewards and he fans loved it. It was the best game we’ve had in a while.”

Ice Hockey: Slough Jets take points off Peterborough Islanders when all others fail

Slough head coach Tony Milton: “We sacrificed the cup because I don’t want any kids to miss out because we (the senior team) are hogging the ice time.

Slough head coach Tony Milton: “We sacrificed the cup because I don’t want any kids to miss out because we (the senior team) are hogging the ice time.

Ice Hockey: Slough Jets are alive and well, insists head coach Tony Milton

Slough Jets head coach Tony Milton:

Slough Jets head coach Tony Milton:

Slough Jets: Tony Milton and Jets focusing on National Ice Hockey League Cup

Slough Jets head coach Tony Milton:

Slough Jets head coach Tony Milton:

Ice Hockey: Tony Milton aims for a win in a season of survival for Slough Jets

John 'The Don' Brennan: “If you go into a fight with any doubts you’re already a round behind, but I am safe in the knowledge that I’m at my best and left no stone un-turned.”

John 'The Don' Brennan: “If you go into a fight with any doubts you’re already a round behind, but I am safe in the knowledge that I’m at my best and left no stone un-turned.”

Boxing: John 'The Don' Brennan leaving nothing to chance in Southern Area title challenge preparation

Slough Jets head coach Tony Milton: “We showed skill, desire and want, but unfortunately fitness tells and we’re not match fit.

Slough Jets head coach Tony Milton: “We showed skill, desire and want, but unfortunately fitness tells and we’re not match fit.

Slough Jets: Jets blow out at match fit London Haringey Racers