Dave Clancy
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Dave Clancy He is a British
ice hockey
goaltender
of English
parentage, currently playing for the Flintshire Freeze
in the ENL
. Clancy began his career playing at deeside junior ice hockey club. Then worked his way up to play some games for the senior team. He then left the club to go and play for the Altrincham Tigers at Under-19 level. He backstopped the Tigers to a national tournament win in Cardiff, claiming the 'Goalie of the Tournament' award along the way. Clancy was also selected for the Team G.B. U-20 squad the same year, but was unavailable to travel with the squad.
After spending time with the Flintshire Freeze
, and establishing himself as their first choice goaltender, Clancy signed for the Manchester Phoenix
in the summer of 2003. It would be the team's inaugural season in the EIHL but Clancy was mainly used as a back-up to first choice goaltender Jayme Platt
. He played in games with the Phoenix
holding a shut out to win in London
against the London Racers
. Unfortunately after just one season, the franchise was temporarily suspended and so Clancy sought employment elsewhere, signing for the Swindon Wildcats
at English Premiere Ice Hockey League, EPIHL level. Clancy failed to make his mark though due to travelling, work and family commitments.
Clancy would then move back to the north west, signing for the Blackburn Hawks
, where he carried his goaltending duties establishing him self as their first choice . Clancy played 35 regular season games in two seasons, 2004/05 and 2005/06 as well as featuring in all playoff games and a number of cup competitions. After this, Clancy would re-sign for the Freeze in 2006 and re-establish himself as the first choice goaltender ahead of another ex-Phoenix goalie, Matt Compton
. Clancy would continue as one of the Freeze goaltenders in the 2008/09 season, making 18 appearances in league and cup competitions.
United Kingdom
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ice hockey
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
goaltender
Goaltender
In ice hockey, the goaltender is the player who defends his team's goal net by stopping shots of the puck from entering his team's net, thus preventing the opposing team from scoring...
of English
England
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parentage, currently playing for the Flintshire Freeze
Flintshire Freeze
Flintshire Freeze are a Welsh ice hockey team that play in the English National Ice Hockey League, north division. They play their games at Deeside Leisure Centre, Flintshire. They won the North League championship in the 2003/2004 season...
in the ENL
English National Ice Hockey League
The English National Ice Hockey League is an amateur ice hockey league below the English Premier Ice Hockey League which is administered by the English Ice Hockey Association. It is split into two conferences, north and south...
. Clancy began his career playing at deeside junior ice hockey club. Then worked his way up to play some games for the senior team. He then left the club to go and play for the Altrincham Tigers at Under-19 level. He backstopped the Tigers to a national tournament win in Cardiff, claiming the 'Goalie of the Tournament' award along the way. Clancy was also selected for the Team G.B. U-20 squad the same year, but was unavailable to travel with the squad.
After spending time with the Flintshire Freeze
Flintshire Freeze
Flintshire Freeze are a Welsh ice hockey team that play in the English National Ice Hockey League, north division. They play their games at Deeside Leisure Centre, Flintshire. They won the North League championship in the 2003/2004 season...
, and establishing himself as their first choice goaltender, Clancy signed for the Manchester Phoenix
Manchester Phoenix
Manchester Phoenix are a professional ice hockey team from Altrincham, Greater Manchester, England. The club was formed in 2003 as a result of the efforts of supporters group Friends of Manchester Ice Hockey to bring top-level ice hockey back to Manchester after Manchester Storm folded in...
in the summer of 2003. It would be the team's inaugural season in the EIHL but Clancy was mainly used as a back-up to first choice goaltender Jayme Platt
Jayme Platt
Jayme Platt is an American ice hockey goaltender, currently without a team after being released by the Danbury Trashers in 2006.- Career :...
. He played in games with the Phoenix
Manchester Phoenix
Manchester Phoenix are a professional ice hockey team from Altrincham, Greater Manchester, England. The club was formed in 2003 as a result of the efforts of supporters group Friends of Manchester Ice Hockey to bring top-level ice hockey back to Manchester after Manchester Storm folded in...
holding a shut out to win in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
against the London Racers
London Racers
The London Racers was a British ice hockey club based in London, England formerly members of the Elite Ice Hockey League. Although founded in 2003, it claimed to be a successor of the Harringay Racers club established in 1936. Due to a lack of suitable ice facility the club suspended its team...
. Unfortunately after just one season, the franchise was temporarily suspended and so Clancy sought employment elsewhere, signing for the Swindon Wildcats
Swindon Wildcats
The Swindon Wildcats are a professional ice hockey team based in Swindon, Wiltshire, England. They are member of the English Premier Ice Hockey League . Since their inception, the Wildcats have played their home games at the 2800 capacity Link Centre. The club was founded in 1986, as the Swindon...
at English Premiere Ice Hockey League, EPIHL level. Clancy failed to make his mark though due to travelling, work and family commitments.
Clancy would then move back to the north west, signing for the Blackburn Hawks
Blackburn Hawks
The Blackburn Hawks , are a British ice hockey team based in Blackburn, Lancashire. They are currently members of the ENIHL, and have previously played in the British National League and the English League Premier Division...
, where he carried his goaltending duties establishing him self as their first choice . Clancy played 35 regular season games in two seasons, 2004/05 and 2005/06 as well as featuring in all playoff games and a number of cup competitions. After this, Clancy would re-sign for the Freeze in 2006 and re-establish himself as the first choice goaltender ahead of another ex-Phoenix goalie, Matt Compton
Matt Compton
Matt Compton is an English professional ice hockey player, currently playing for the Flintshire Freeze in the ENHL...
. Clancy would continue as one of the Freeze goaltenders in the 2008/09 season, making 18 appearances in league and cup competitions.
External links
- Dave Clancy Personal Profile, Manchester Phoenix Official Website.
- Flintshire Freeze News, 2000/01 Season", Flintshire Freeze Archive Website
- Dave Clancy Personal Stats, Flintshire Freeze Official Website