The Cardiff Devils at 35: A look back to the ice rink where it all began

2021 marks the year that the Cardiff Devils celebrate their 35th year as a team.

They formed in 1986 after the construction of the now-demolished Ice Rink, in the city centre.

The Devils’ first home game at their city rink was on November 30, 1986, where a crowd of 2,500 saw them beat the Ashfield Islanders 32-0.

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Cardiff Devils' first game at Cardiff Ice Rink in November 1986 (Western Mail and Echo Copyright)

The former Wales National Ice Rink and where John Lewis now stands (Rob Browne/Peter Bolter)

A group of Cardiff Devils fans in celebratory mood at the Wales National Ice Rink - August 1988 (WME Copyright Image)

Pictured from left: John Lawless ( Cardiff Devils Manager), Gay Williams (Brent Walker), John Cornwall (managing director, Fairclough), Stephen Cooper, Ian Cooper, John Lord (Brent Walker managing director, Cardiff division), Brian Jones (marketing director, Fairclough) and some of the Cardiff Little Devils looking on. Date: 10 November 1989 . (Western Mail Archive)

Unfortunately, the Wales National Ice Rink was demolished in 2006, to make way for John Lewis.

The site of the former Wales National Ice Rink, in Cardiff city centre which has been demolished as part of the redevelopment. (Andrew Davies)

General view of Ice Arena Wales in Cardiff Bay (Andrew James)

The Devils have won countless championships and awards and continue to play at their new home in Cardiff Bay at the Ice Arena Wales.

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