Basingstoke Gazette | Bison https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/sport/bison/ Basingstoke Gazette Bison en-gb Sat, 07 Nov 2026 17:02:54 +0000 Sat, 07 Nov 2026 17:02:54 +0000 https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo Basingstoke Gazette | Bison https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/sport/bison/ Basingstoke Bison complete Halloween double over Romford Raiders https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/sport/26694953.basingstoke-bison-beat-romford-raiders-twice-halloween/?ref=rss Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:24:41 +0000 506dc11c3212289312f8557709c94687 Graham Merry Basingstoke Bison seal Bristol revenge before overtime defeat to Swindon https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/sport/26677022.basingstoke-bison-beat-bristol-swindon-overtime-loss/?ref=rss Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:29:00 +0000 3b483985a6e1e66277cfde62ed853708 Graham Merry Bison suffer back-to-back defeats against Leeds Knights and Telford Tigers https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/sport/26656158.bison-lose-leeds-knights-telford-tigers-weekend/?ref=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:09:01 +0100 3f04d440689a01035dc1b4f5e2278b98 Graham Merry Basingstoke Bison edge Leeds Knights 3-2 in overtime after late fightback https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/sport/26637082.basingstoke-bison-beat-leeds-knights-3-2-overtime/?ref=rss Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:51:38 +0100 373aa5aba3b5b0c23ba02aee7cbe8016 Graham Merry Bison lose 5-4 in overtime before suffering 6-2 defeat at Hull Seahawks https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/sport/26613915.basingstoke-bison-lose-overtime-peterborough-phantoms/?ref=rss Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:17:01 +0100 c9b071e8ce2ec8cb7fc2b677eb39e2bd Graham Merry Basingstoke Bison beat Hull before dramatic 6-4 loss at Romford https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/sport/26592202.basingstoke-bison-beat-hull-4-2-lose-6-4-romford/?ref=rss Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:12:39 +0100 10453431ea98b25f975ccd98cd32048d Graham Merry Basingstoke Bison top table after Isogai hat-trick helps seal two 7-4 wins https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/sport/26571810.basingstoke-bison-open-league-season-two-7-4-wins/?ref=rss Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:01:04 +0100 f7662d63fdebceb3f5aad70c9769d59b Graham Merry 'Exciting' preparations behind scenes as Basingstoke Bison return https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/sport/26433018.fresh-start-basingstoke-bison-ahead-new-season/?ref=rss Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:06:07 +0100 af490f8ca1a83857d32c2ad905665caf Chance to win signed jersey as Bison launch new WhatsApp community https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26236600.basingstoke-bison-launches-whatsapp-community-prizw/?ref=rss Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0100 3c268cc925fa5510f55145085b625a23 matt.rooks-taylor@newsquest.co.uk | Matt Rooks-Taylor Canadian star bags three awards and re-signs for Basingstoke Bison https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26060957.basingstoke-bison-end-season-awards-night-winners/?ref=rss Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:49:08 +0100 2367a463d57dc84d316e145a1e22b140 Graham Merry Winless weekend for the Bison sees them finish bottom of the league https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/25966650.winless-weekend-bison-sees-finish-bottom/?ref=rss Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:47:57 +0000 8790dc63180b132992b46f553683ebf2 Graham Merry Bison record thrilling win over MK but suffer heavy defeat to Swindon https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/25945233.basingstoke-bison-record-thirlling-win-milton-keynes/?ref=rss Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:15:53 +0000 b7588212bf777b79427c6cbb3a32cb2d Graham Merry Heartbreak for Bison as play-off hopes brutally ended in trio of losses https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/25926492.basingstoke-bisons-play-off-hopes-ended-triple-loss/?ref=rss Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:38:55 +0000 ecb2dc32316cbda94c6983cc74e7826a Graham Merry Bison to swap hockey sticks for service trays for cancer charity fundraiser https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/25913283.basingstoke-bison-wait-tbles-beefeater-spruce-goose/?ref=rss Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 c29438770cf791087a452e6624aeb7e2 matt.rooks-taylor@newsquest.co.uk | Matt Rooks-Taylor Herd win at home before falling to defeat on the road https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/sport/25901239.basingstoke-bison-beat-defending-champs-leeds-knights/?ref=rss Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:50:21 +0000 6132176cc63de60ecf12f8043c7f1b9a kiran.sajan@newsquest.co.uk | Kiran Sajan Basingstoke Bison edged Solway Sharks 3-2 with penalty shootout win https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/25884963.bison-skate-victory-thriller-solway-sharks/?ref=rss Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:09:07 +0000 b67ba54c311bbb3f72b63ec66f0e9742 Graham Merry Brendan Sellan’s first hat-trick of the season powers Bison to thrilling win https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/25863884.brendan-sellan-net-hat-trick-bison-comeback-win/?ref=rss Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:28:14 +0000 1e70b46069f394a1465c887edd45a3c1 Graham Merry Bison defeated by Peterborough Phantoms in penalty shoot-out https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/25842425.peterborough-phantoms-seal-victory-basingstoke-bison/?ref=rss Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:00:29 +0000 2fb9f5ed9f4157574093c0a675d69649 Graham Merry Basingstoke Bison beat the Solway Sharks in overtime clash https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/25801862.ice-hockey-bison-beat-solway-overtime-lost-twice/?ref=rss Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:07:26 +0000 df8902e764fbb4b1682ffbcdcce85f1a Graham Merry Basingstoke Bison suffer double defeat after six players suspended https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/25778270.basingstoke-bison-suffer-defeat-hull-peterborough/?ref=rss Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:19:47 +0000 b94620a2b6687cd45f54dd6564ec5b3e Graham Merry Bison have a weekend to forget and miss opportunity to move into play-offs https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/25762283.basingstoke-bison-miss-opportunity-move-play-offs/?ref=rss Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:51:13 +0000 faadeb82efea85105b2ef374ce7a6787 Graham Merry Bison defender departs after 25 appearances https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/25741174.basingstoke-bison-defender-stanley-johnston-leaves-club/?ref=rss Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:37:12 +0000 14cf7b4fff49346fab8eaf862b5ba1b1 matt.rooks-taylor@newsquest.co.uk | Matt Rooks-Taylor The Herd make it three wins on the trot https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/sport/25730197.bison-enjoy-victory-first-weekends-back-to-back-games/?ref=rss Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:23:59 +0000 886b38b625aedfecf6b9ea6db8e239dd Graham Merry Basingstoke Bison give fans early Christmas present with two wins on ice https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/sport/25717156.basingstoke-beat-bristol-pitbulls-twice/?ref=rss Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:34:58 +0000 ee7f09c7c807d18a28ceaa363a2228d8 Graham Merry PICTURES: A blizzard of bears as teddies are tossed onto the ice at Bison match https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/25700924.teddy-bear-toss-returns-basingstoke-bison-planet-ice/?ref=rss Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000 c000cb9c28b47e9d1954f3c2a588ae9c matt.rooks-taylor@newsquest.co.uk | Matt Rooks-Taylor Basingstoke Bison lose twice despite new players impressing https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/25701982.basingstoke-bison-debut-double-clarke-leach-cochrane/?ref=rss Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:45:14 +0000 9c0fc45f35af40b2667889f3a76bd978 Graham Merry 'With a heavy heart' - Legendary Bison match night announcer quits after 20 years https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/25695447.bison-commentator-leaves-position-20-years-role/?ref=rss Sat, 13 Dec 2025 11:03:04 +0000 226177e33b5691c054e2d18e0499ef49 matt.rooks-taylor@newsquest.co.uk | Matt Rooks-Taylor 16-year-old Basingstoke Bison goalie racks up first starts after Max Wright injury https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/sport/25682089.bright-future-basingstoke-bisons-surprise-young-goalie/?ref=rss Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:51:56 +0000 cc8783410ece3b687fcf6cc6d0127510 Graham Merry Recruitment firm rounding off a year of community support by sponsoring Bison https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/25662271.edison-smart-sponsor-basingstoke-bison-home-game/?ref=rss Thu, 04 Dec 2025 21:00:00 +0000 26cda7f351c476429cea5a41f8c920e8 matt.rooks-taylor@newsquest.co.uk | Matt Rooks-Taylor Basingstoke Bison secure unlikely win and knock league leaders to the ropes https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/sport/25664688.luke-spadafora-bags-game-winner-bison-bristol/?ref=rss Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:52:08 +0000 f147ea8c99e11ebcb4ff8ec955986ea0 Graham Merry Bison extend impressive winning run to six games https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/sport/25651396.bison-ice-hockey-team-extend-winning-run-tigers-win/?ref=rss Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:00:47 +0000 5ccad4d3dc9c0e22b3db1b4f6a1823e6 Graham Merry 'All Wright' for Bison with victories on back-to-back nights https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/sport/25628697.wright-top-form-bison-defeat-sheffield-steeldogs/?ref=rss Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:27:46 +0000 e6ced431e5e73f73538b53c2f36359b6 Graham Merry Basingstoke Bison record biggest win since their return https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/25614229.ice-hockey-basingstoke-bison-claim-double-success/?ref=rss Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:32:34 +0000 cc9300316a1b889eb8a15b6206dc5c63 Graham Merry Basingstoke Bison record first home win in second game back at Basingstoke Arena https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/25592436.basingstoke-bison-win-first-home-win-back-arena/?ref=rss Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:01:15 +0000 125f426c3587f845dd66b08d6baee5af Graham Merry Bison fall to back-to-back losses as Phantoms and Wildcats run riot https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/sport/25578992.basingstoke-bison-lose-first-home-game-2-years/?ref=rss Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:14:35 +0000 0daf0a1679917962e65988a8f4468703 Graham Merry Basingstoke Bison chalk first league win against Bristol Pitbulls https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/sport/25540993.basingstoke-bison-claim-first-league-win-bristol/?ref=rss Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0100 8f6f192be06202dae9f670a93cb4eb8c Graham Merry Ice rink to reopen as Basingstoke Bison set for first home game https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/25538619.planet-ice-basingstoke-re-opens-bison-hockey-game/?ref=rss Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:22:03 +0100 ed2a30c72a525c9f30bd3913868363f0 jasmine.kelly@newsquest.co.uk | Jasmine Kelly Bison fans can travel to Swindon for free this Sunday https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/25533247.basingstoke-bison-fans-can-travel-swindon-free/?ref=rss Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:48:12 +0100 44987320e662d8ea55202173e803b03e matt.rooks-taylor@newsquest.co.uk | Matt Rooks-Taylor Telford beat Basingstoke 7-5 in league opener https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/25503995.bison-lose-league-opener-thriller-telford-tigers/?ref=rss Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:21:37 +0100 3fd9841682e4801582f6f137b2506185 Graham Merry Refunds promised as Basingstoke Bison forced to reschedule over ice rink delay https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/25500534.basingstoke-bison-games-rescheduled-due-delays/?ref=rss Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0100 eb966829812c57e2cd9d60be67d3f884 lola.crossman@newsquest.co.uk | Lola Crossman Basingstoke Bison complete pre-season with double win against Bristol https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/25474172.basingstoke-bison-wrap-pre-season-campaign-double/?ref=rss Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:05:28 +0100 c7eb41bb631139d98b76f51ff15954f2 Graham Merry Bison win nine-goal thriller as they make ice hockey return in style https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/25451368.basingstoke-bison-win-nine-goal-thriller-make-big-return/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Sep 2025 09:13:50 +0100 47c60b0a35a672d8c64d9f6dff64cbc4 Graham Merry 'Exciting new era' ahead as Basingstoke Bison launch new team https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/25438045.basingstoke-bison-launch-event-marks-start-new-era/?ref=rss Thu, 04 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100 07a904d7b33bb770f080e36f5ae6afe8 jasmine.kelly@newsquest.co.uk | Jasmine Kelly Planet Ice re-opening delayed as rink 'will not be ready' https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/25390002.basingstoke-planet-ice-reopening-date-delayed-refurb/?ref=rss Thu, 14 Aug 2025 12:41:25 +0100 de9565d27bbcbc05decef6174b470f66 jasmine.kelly@newsquest.co.uk | Jasmine Kelly Bison to return to the rink next season - Here's how to get involved https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/25262227.basingstoke-bison-ice-hockey-team-announces-relaunch/?ref=rss Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0100 ab308ffe8b93e8ec5954c25613532d38 matt.rooks-taylor@newsquest.co.uk | Matt Rooks-Taylor Bison fans reunite with the Herd at welcome event as team rebuilding begins https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/25144104.basingstoke-bison-fans-reunite-herd-welcome-event/?ref=rss Wed, 07 May 2025 11:36:18 +0100 b4bf176fd33bc964c5b544f54ddd7047 kiran.sajan@newsquest.co.uk | Kiran Sajan New era for Basingstoke Bison as Planet Ice announce new operators for team https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/25100960.planet-ice-new-operators-announced-basingstoke-bison/?ref=rss Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:10:23 +0100 1873a94638a9948bddb043cb9b1283e7 kiran.sajan@newsquest.co.uk | Kiran Sajan Structural surveys at ice rink to be completed this month as works gain momentum https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/24855034.basingstoke-ice-rink-refurbishment-gaining-momentum/?ref=rss Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000 1dabe7a6c78e11f85e14a46bce767479 kiran.sajan@newsquest.co.uk | Kiran Sajan Buffalo's Weller-Evans announces coaching role following retirement https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/sport/24624062.dan-weller-evans-announces-coaching-role-retirement/?ref=rss Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:49:06 +0100 70992dc6f3ac91d6790ad307dce0124b Graham Merry Basingstoke netminder Morgan Parsons sees stars as he joins Oxford https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/24532491.basingstoke-netminder-morgan-parsons-joins-oxford-city-stars/?ref=rss Fri, 23 Aug 2024 17:00:00 +0100 08e7134a6b105bc6ee445a4ef6f4bdb4 Graham Merry