We’re thrilled to announce the return of Jeff Sykora as Head Coach for the 2025/26 season! A proven leader on and off the ice, Jeff brings passion, drive, and a winning mentality to the Oxford Rising Stars once again. Jeff said: “I am extremely pleased to be back following on from last year’s incredible season.”…

Oxford Rising Stars 8 – 3 Lee Valley Lions Match report from Ian Dibley Oxford Rising Stars vs Lee Valley Lions. Saturday 14th December 2024 With Christmas just over the horizon, the Rising Stars entertained Lee Valley Lions in their last game of 2024. Stars started the game, looking like they had had too much…

Match Report by Ian Dibley Oxford Rising Stars engaged with their South coast rivals, looking to bounce back from the previous home game defeat at the hands of Peterborough Phantoms. This was to be a close game with a couple of pivotal points involving penalty shots. The first period was dominated by the home side...

Oxford Rising Stars 1-9 Peterborough Phantoms NIHL 2 Match Report by Ian Dibley Table topping Peterborough arrived in Oxford, looking to maintain their unbeaten start to the season. Oxford were buoyant after a run of good results, but the game didn’t start well for them as 71 seconds into the game the visitors took the…

Cardiff Canucks 2 - 3 Oxford Rising Stars Match report by Ian Dibley Cardiff Canucks vs Oxford Rising Stars Sunday 17th November 2024 Oxford Rising Stars travelled in buoyant mood looking to replicate their home form in an away game. Stars were without Joe Edwards, who the previous week had created 5 of the Stars...

Match Report by Ian Dibley Peterborough Phantoms vs Oxford Rising Stars 19th October 2024 Oxford made the trip without some of their more experienced players, but it was the penalty box, and their inability to find shots on the net, that sealed their fate. The home side were in the lead within 3 minutes when…