Raiders headed to Bracknell for a pre-season rust removal challenge on Saturday and found a Bees team boosted by Streatham’s Vanya Antonov clearly energised from the first whistle. A two goal start and a 29 second withdrawal of netminder Brad Windebank did nothing to shake the Raiders confidence however and it was immediately clear that
The waiting is over and whilst the 1’s take on the Cardiff Fire at the Sapphire at 5:15 the Nationals are heading to Bracknell for what appears to be a new tradition in pre-season challenge games. Sunday it is the big start to the season as Raiders National host the Bees in the return leg
The Raiders management have been working hard with local businesses this season to work hand in hand at promoting our brands to the fans. And we have some cracking names coming aboard with some fantastic offers to tempt you into their stores. First up is MOD Pizza, a relatively new name in the area but
Jacob Ranson returns home for another season in the Gold and Blue
Raiders are happy to welcome back Current GB Under 18 international Callum Burnett for his fourth season Gold and Blue. Callum, the first player born in the 21st century to make a Raiders appearance, returns to the Gold and Blue having played in the Under 18 World Championships for Great Britain in both of the past two seasons making 9 appearances. He also played for England Under 19 in the annual challenge against Scotland last season.
Defenceman Callum made 19 appearances (tasking him to 79 appearances in total and 97th position in overall appearances) for the Raiders last season scoring five assists. In addition he made 23 appearances for Raiders 2 scoring four goals and 10 assists for 14 points. Callum also found time to make four appearances for Raiders Juniors Under 18 scoring twice.
Callum made his Raiders debut in an NIHL league game at Invicta in January 2017 and later that season scored his only Raiders 1 goal, the Raiders 4th goal in a 4-4 draw at Bracknell Hornets.
Callum started his junior career at Rom Valley Way but following the closure of the Romford rink, Callum moved to Slough Jets to progress through their junior ranks. In season 2017/18, Callum moved to Chelmsford making 11 appearances for Chelmsford Under 18 Mohawks, scoring four goals and eight assists for 12 points. Callum has also making appearances each year for South East in the Inter Regional Conference, captaining the team in 2018. Callum has also made 13 tournament appearances for Great Britain Under 16s, scoring twice with assists on two further goals.
