1987–88 Chelmsford Chieftains season
| Season 1987-88 | |
|---|---|
| League | British League Division Two |
| Coach | Mike Urquhart |
| Home Ice Rink | Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre |
| League position | Runners-up (2nd out of 14) |
The 1987-88 season, saw the Chelmsford Chieftains compete in the British League Division Two. It was the first season in the clubs history. They finished runners-up behind Essex rivals Romford Raiders. The Chieftains registered six shutouts, the most by any side in the league. They were shared by Mike Shead (3), Alan Blythe (2) and veteran John Cimelli (1).
Chelmsford's first ever game at the Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre was a challenge match against Peterborough Titans on Saturday 5 September 1987. The Chieftains won the game 11–4 in front of 300 spectators. Stuart Steeves (Chelmsford) scored the first ever goal at the venue at 2.07 in the first period.
Results
British League Division Two
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987/1988 | Birmingham Eagles | Away | Lost 8-7 | - |
| 1987/1988 | Birmingham Eagles | Home | Tied 6-6 | - |
| 1987/1988 | Bournemouth Stags | Away | Lost 9-2 | - |
| 1987/1988 | Bournemouth Stags | Home | Won 4-2 | - |
| 1987/1988 | Bracknell Bees | Away | Won 7-6 | - |
| 1987/1988 | Bracknell Bees | Home | Won 6-1 | - |
| 1987/1988 | Bristol Phantoms | Away | Lost 12-2 | - |
| 1987/1988 | Bristol Phantoms | Home | Won 4-0 | - |
| 1987/1988 | Deeside Demons | Home | Won 18-0 | - |
| 1987/1988 | Deeside Demons | Away | Won 16-0 | - |
| 1987/1988 | Medway Marauders | Home | Won 8-4 | - |
| 1987/1988 | Medway Marauders | Away | Won 4-1 | - |
| 1987/1988 | Oxford City Stars | Home | Won 6-4 | - |
| 1987/1988 | Oxford City Stars | Away | Won 7-6 | - |
| 1987/1988 | Peterborough Titans | Home | Won 8-2 | - |
| 1987/1988 | Peterborough Titans | Away | Lost 10-4 | - |
| 1987/1988 | Richmond Raiders | Home | Won 9-5 | - |
| 1987/1988 | Richmond Raiders | Away | Won 11-0 | - |
| 1987/1988 | Romford Raiders | Home | Lost 12-7 | - |
| 1987/1988 | Romford Raiders | Away | Lost 10-6 | - |
| 1987/1988 | Solihull Knights | Home | Won 7-4 | - |
| 1987/1988 | Solihull Knights | Away | Won 8-0 | - |
| 1987/1988 | Southampton Knights | Home | Won 14-1 | - |
| 1987/1988 | Southampton Knights | Away | Won 8-2 | - |
| 1987/1988 | Streatham Bruins | Home | Won 11-0 | - |
| 1987/1988 | Streatham Bruins | Away | Won 11-2 | - |
Template:Chelmsford Chieftains seasons
References
- Roberts, Stewart (1988). The Ice Hockey Annual 1988-89. East Sussex: Caldra House Ltd. ISBN 1-85223-154-8.