Swindon Wildcats 2

🎉🏒 HAPPY BIRTHDAY #71! 🏒🎉

Everyone at Swindon Wildcats 2 would like to wish Will Harding a very Happy Birthday! 🎂

We hope you have a brilliant day, Will - enjoy the celebrations! 🎉

Happy Birthday, #71! 🔴⚪️🐾

#71

🚨 DOUBLE SIGNING NEWS! 🚨

Two familiar faces. Two experienced Wildcats. Both back for 2026/27. 🐾🔥

We’re delighted to confirm that Will Harding and Shannon Taylor have signed with Swindon Wildcats 2 for the new season!

🛡️ WILL HARDING

Swindon-born defenceman Harding brings size, experience and a strong presence to the Wildcats blue line.

At 6’2”, the right-shot D adds another experienced head to our defensive unit and knows exactly what it means to pull on a Wildcats jersey. We know his presence to the team had an impact this week at training.

⚡ SHANNON TAYLOR

Another Swindon-born player returning to the line-up, Taylor brings plenty of experience to our forward group.

A familiar face within Swindon hockey, Shannon adds another experienced option to the Wildcats 2 offence as we continue building our 2026/27 roster.

Two more Swindon players locked in. 🔒

Welcome back, Will & Shannon! 🐾

👀 ANOTHER ONE… 👀

Just when you thought the Wildcats 2 roster was taking shape nicely… we’ve got another two signing ready to reveal. ✍️🐾

Who do you think is joining us for the 2026/27 season? 👀

A familiar face?
A new arrival?
Someone you weren’t expecting?

Drop your guesses below… ⬇️

Signing announcement coming soon. 🔴⚫️⚪️

Get in touch if you'd like to support our Wildcats2 this year. Social media exposure, brand awareness and more available 🙌🏻

🤝 Become part of the Wildcats 2 journey! 🏒

As we prepare to unveil our 2026/27 roster, we’re looking for businesses and individuals to support the next generation of Wildcats.

We have a range of sponsorship opportunities available, including:
🔴 Team sponsorship
⚫ Individual player sponsorship

Your support will help our young squad continue to develop both on and off the ice.

If you’d like to be part of the Wildcats 2 story, we’d love to hear from you!

📧 Contact Vicki: [email protected]

Together, let’s build something special.

✍️ BACK FOR MORE | DAN BRADLEY & TOM ASHMORE

Swindon Wildcats 2 are delighted to welcome Dan Bradley and Tom Ashmore back for the 2026/27 season!

Two players who bring different strengths but the same commitment to the jersey.

Dan’s size, physicality and experience make him a key presence on the blue line, while Tom continues as an exciting young forward who brings energy, pace and a real work ethic every time he steps onto the ice.

Both players know exactly what it means to represent the Wildcats 2 badge, and we’re looking forward to seeing them continue their journey in red and white this season.

Welcome back, Dan & Tom!

✍️ NEW SIGNING | ZAC SMITH | ACADEMY PROSPECT

Swindon Wildcats 2 are delighted to welcome Zac Smith into the senior set-up as the final piece of our netminder trio for the 2026/27 season.

A standout junior and academy prospect, Zac has been a true backbone for the U16A side this past season. His performances between the pipes didn’t go unnoticed, earning him a clean sweep of end-of-season honours: Best Defenceman, Coaches’ Player and Players’ Player.

His recent performances in Sweden with the U16A also turned heads, with a string of composed, confident displays that showcased his potential and maturity beyond his years.

Now stepping up into Wildcats 2 as a first-year U19, Zac will also continue a two-way development role with the junior programme, ensuring he keeps building experience across both environments.

With strong support from the senior group and a clear development pathway ahead, we’re excited to see his game continue to grow at senior level.

A netminder to watch for the future.

Welcome to Wildcats 2, Zac!

✍️ BUILT TOGETHER | BACK TOGETHER | CHARLIE, BEN & SAMMY

Swindon Wildcats 2 are delighted to welcome back Charlie Turner, Ben Mason and Sammy (Samual) Rai for the 2026/27 season.

Having grown up through the Swindon Ice Hockey Academy together, these three have spent years wearing the same colours, pushing each other to improve and creating countless memories along the way.

Now, they return for their third season with Wildcats 2 adds another chapter in a journey that began as academy teammates and continues in senior hockey.

They represent commitment, development and loyalty to the club. From junior hockey to the senior game, they’ve taken every step together.

Their stories continue and can’t wait to see what Season Three has in store.

Welcome back, Charlie, Ben and Sammy!

✍️ NEW SIGNING | WELCOME BACK ALEX

Welcome back to Swindon… and welcome to Wildcats 2, Alexander Quant! 🐾

He’s not new to Swindon, but he is a new face in the Wildcats 2 dressing room.

Former Swindon Academy player Alexander Quant returns to the club for the 2026/27 season, bringing another local success story back into the fold. It’s always great to see former Academy players returning home and continuing their hockey journey in Wildcats colours.

Away from the rink, Alex is a dentist… which although handy in a sport where the players aren’t know for a full set of nashers, let’s hope those services aren’t required this season on the bench!

In all seriousness, we’re delighted to welcome Alex back to Swindon.

Welcome Alex!

✍️ ACADEMY PRODUCTS | SENIOR PLAYERS

We’re delighted to welcome Josh Burnett and Luca Kirk-Browne back to Wildcats 2 for the 2026/27 season.

Both players have come right through the Swindon Ice Hockey Academy, progressing from junior hockey into the senior game, and now return as full senior players ready for another exciting season.

🏒 Josh Burnett has become a familiar face around the Academy, not only through his performances on the ice but through the time he gives back to our younger players. Whether he’s coaching, encouraging or simply making time for the next generation, Josh has become a real favourite around the rink and someone our young players look up to. His commitment to the club goes far beyond pulling on a jersey.

🏒 Luca Kirk-Browne continues his senior journey after already proving himself at both junior and senior level. A player who has consistently developed through our pathway, Luca returns with valuable experience and is ready to continue making his mark in Wildcats 2 colours.

Seeing Academy graduates continue their journey into senior hockey is exactly what makes us proud to see both Josh and Luca back for another season in their home town.

Welcome back, lads – here’s to another big year! 💪

✍️ BACK FOR MORE | OWEN CROW & OSCAR FORSHEE | ACADEMY PROSPECTS

Two more Academy products continuing their journey into senior hockey with Wildcats 2 for the 2026/27 season.

🥅 Owen Crow returns after making his senior debut last season and will continue his development as part of our netminding group, providing excellent support behind Harry Thomas. Anyone who has watched our Academy over the years will know exactly what Owen is about – hardworking, committed, and someone who has stepped up to make countless big saves in U19 A and National League hockey. He’s a fantastic teammate, a brilliant character around the club, and we’re delighted to see him back for another season.

🏒 Oscar Forshee also returns to Wildcats 2, adding a third season of senior hockey to his growing experience while continuing to play in the U19 National League. Oscar continues to develop year on year, and balancing junior and senior hockey will only help him keep progressing as an Academy graduate.

Seeing our Academy players continue to earn senior opportunities is exactly what our pathway and ethos at Swindon is all about.

Congratulations, Owen and Oscar – we’re looking forward to another season with you.