Bristol Pitbulls are back in ice hockey action this weekend when they take on Swindon Wildcats.

Both teams, still unbeaten in the league, will clash at the John Nike Bristol Ice Rink on Saturday (5.55pm).

Bristol make the long trip to Chelmsford the following day (5.15pm).

Coach Richie Hargreaves said: "This month is make or break for us, We're playing back to back weekends for pretty much the whole of January.

"Swindon are a well-drilled and fast-skating team."

The Pitbulls were active off the ice during the Christmas break with the signing of three more players. Bracknell's Phil Dibble – the younger brother of Bristol net-minder John – 16-year-old youth player Miley McNama and Dutch player Jonatan Sherman have all joined.

Hargreaves added: "We have a lot of games coming up in the next four months, including the semis and, hopefully, the finals of the English National Hockey League Cup, so I moved quickly to bolster our squad.

"Phil and Miley are young, fast skaters who will benefit from the extra games.

"Shermanater was a real pick up for us. He is a class player who has played at a high level most his professional career."