12:08:34 PM: Good afternoon and welcome from me Alain Tolhurst,your host for today’s LV Cup semi-final clash between the Cardiff Blues and Gloucester
12:09:57 PM: It’s a repeat of last years final at the City Stadium where Nicky Robinson returns to Cardiff for the first time
12:10:47 PM: Also Andy Powell starts for the first time since Buggy-gate as the Cardiff squad is down to it’s bare bones with injuries and intl duty
12:11:44 PM: 5 minutes to kick off there are plenty of cherry and whites in here looking like a better …

Cardiff Devils head into the biggest game of their season tonight riding on a wave of confidence after their late comeback against Newcastle Vipers on the weekend.

The Devils play Nottingham Panthers in the second leg of the Challenge Cup final and they must battle back from two goals down, after a 4-2 first leg defeat.

But they are full of confidence after beating the Vipers 7-4 on Sunday, despite being 3-0 behind eith 21 minutes to play.

Devils fight back to defeat Vipers in thrilling final period – See Full Match Report here
6:02:56 PM: Cardiff Devils v. Newcastle Vipers live blog. Your commentators tonight are Tom Mooney and David Edward. http://myloc.me/4y6C6
6:08:16 PM: Decent crowd in at the Tent, Devils desperatly need some momentum ahead of Tuesday’s cc final 2nd leg http://myloc.me/4y6Yq
6:10:31 PM: Domish gets two mins for delaying. Quiet start. http://myloc.me/4y77T
6:15:15 PM: Goal! Kralj. Squeezes it past Lyle. Assists by Tinsley and Horde. 1-0 VIPERS http://myloc.me/4y7r2
6:18:05 PM: Latiluppe and Towe go close for Devils but Robinson stands …

3:48:23 PM: Good afternoon from the Cardiff City Stadium from me Alain Tolhurst,your host for today’s Cardiff Blues vs Leinster game,15mins til kick off
3:49:42 PM: Stadium bathed in sunshine for once as the teams warm-up on the field,plenty of pink in the stands for Ladies Day
3:56:06 PM: Cardiff Blues starting XV: Blair/James/Laulau/Shanklin/Czekaj/Sweeney/Cooper/Rush/Warburton/Molitika/Tito/Morgan/Powell/Thomas/Filise
3:56:37 PM: Andy Powell on bench for Blues – 3mins to KO
3:59:51 PM: Blues resplendent in Pink away kit for ladies day at Cardiff City Stadium,Leinster to kick off
4:02:26 PM: Bright start from the Blues or pinks as I …

Jamie Hayes enjoyed some extra game-time during last week’s clash with the Sheffield Steelers and the Devils youngster has set his sights on progressing further in the Welsh Capital.

“It’s been really good getting some time on the ice and I’m really enjoying it,” said Hayes.

The 19-year-old has come through the ranks at the Devils and is relishing the opportunity he has been given in his first full season as a professional.

7:15:21 PM: Welcome to tonight’s live blog of Cardiff Devils v Sheffield Steelers. As usual you’re commentators are Tom Mooney and Scott D’Arcy.
7:17:14 PM: Devils are looking to bounce back after the disappointment of losing their Challenge Cup final first leg on Sunday.
7:20:55 PM: Some traffic in Grangetown means we’re not quite at the ground yet. But we’ll hopefully be there by face off!
7:35:28 PM: We’re in just in time to catch the final verse of the national anthem. And Devils start throwing their weight around. Jarvis in the …

Cardiff Devils forward Tylor Michel hit both goals in Sunday’s 4-2 Challenge Cup final first leg defeat to Nottingham Panthers – but he can’t get the mistake he made out of his head.
With the Devils trailing 3-2 late in the third period, Tylor’s misplaced pass on the powerplay led to a shorthanded goal for Panthers skipper Danny Meyers.
And the Canadian is struggling to shake-off the frustration.

The Cardiff Devils saw their grip on the Challenge Cup loosened by an in-form Nottingham offense at the Bay Arena last night.
In a hot-tempered affair, the Devils struggled to impose themselves beyond the blueline despite a brace from Tylor Michel.
The Panthers scored three in the third period, including an unassisted short-handed goal from Danny Meyers, to dent the Devils hopes of a second Challenge Cup.
Simple mistakes
But player-coach Gerad Adams was positive about his side’s performance but said simple errors had gifted Nottingham victory.
He said: “It’s one of those things. We …

6:58:24 PM: Welcome to the Devils v the Panthers live blog. Your commentators tonight are Tom Mooney and Scott D’Arcy.
7:01:07 PM: The atmosphere at the Tent is buzzing. A capacity 2500 crowd in tonight and it’s a sea of red. Face off any time now after an hour delay.
7:02:47 PM: Cardiff Devils are on a 6-game winning streak after last night’s OT win at the Panthers and are looking for their second Challeng Cup win.
7:04:34 PM: Panthers looking for a third CC win after taking home the trophy in 2004 …

CARDIFF Council has issued a plea for bidders which could give the capital its long-awaited Snow Dome, a permanent ice rink and a city-centre conference centre – but still no housing.

The property slump and the recession still threaten deals at the International Sports Village (ISV) in Cardiff Bay. One company has already gone bust and another lost its original contract with Cardiff Council.

Housing firm City Lofts bought an area of land at the site which the council sold to raise money for the ISV. They were supposed to build up to 40% affordable housing on the site, but they went into administration in 2008 and the land remains barren having changed hands several times.

Cardiff Devils did their talking on-the-ice tonight, producing a masterful display to beat Belfast Giants 4-0 in their Elite League showdown at the Cardiff Bay Arena.

Goals from Ryan Finnerty, Brad Voth, Phil Hill and Mark Smith did the job for the Devils against a lacklustre Giants side.

The win makes it three-in-a-row for the Devils after the double over Hull Stingrays at the weekend, and keeps them in with a sniff of second place, while the Giants chances of making a charge for the title seem to have disappeared.

7:21:02 PM: New post: Cardiff Devils v Belfast Giants live text http://www.capturecardiff.com/?p=879
7:26:59 PM: #devils Cardiff look to maintain momentum after a good weekend but off the ice turmoil could derail their playoff hopes
7:29:18 PM: #devils Belfast looking for a return to the form they showed against Coventry on Saturday as they push for top spot
7:34:08 PM: #devils Big half-term crowd in for tonight’s game. Drummers are in an enthusiastic mood as usual.
7:41:21 PM: Nothing telling between the two sides yet. Belfast slapshot from the blueline saved low to Stevie …

Cardiff Devils enter a new era in Wednesday’s Elite League clash against Belfast Giants, after the appointment of Mark Richardson as team captain.

Great Britain international Richardson was handed the captaincy to take the pressure off under-fire Brad Voth.

From the midst of the smoke in front of us emerged a lone figure standing strong as the music slowly built to a crescendo. Through the clearing smoke, a spotlight followed the figure as they glided forwards , effortlessly moving across the ice as if they were one.
They came to a halt and suddenly, with a bang, the rink was flooded with light and the figure multiplied as the daring and visually spectacular show Holiday on Ice kicked off at Cardiff International Arena on Tuesday.

CARDIFF Devils’ player-coach Gerad Adams has pledged to make life “uncomfortable” for his players this week after their disappointing showing in the 1-0 defeat by Edinburgh Capitals in the Elite League on Sunday.
Canadian forward Owen Fussey scored the only goal of the game as the Capitals shutout Cardiff thanks to an inspired performance by net-minder Cody Rudkowsky.
Defeat leaves Cardiff looking over their shoulders at the chasing pack and all but ends their chances of a late-season title charge.
A frustrated Adams said: “We are working hard but not playing smart enough, …

Cardiff Devils 1 – 0 Edinburgh Capitals

A frustrated Cardiff Devils side slipped to a 1 – 0 defeat to Edinburgh Capitals last night, effectively ending their chances of mounting a title challenge.