Dax Hedges is suspended for Oxford City Stars’ English National League South Division 1 trip to bogey side Solent Devils at Gosport Ice Rink tomorrow (7).

Stars have lost the three previous encounters between the teams this season, conceding more than ten goals in two of the games, with 11-5, 10-2 and 6-4 scorelines.

However, Solent sit only two places above Oxford, and with relegation rivals Cardiff Devils facing a tough home encounter against runaway leaders Chelmsford Chieftains tonight, Stars will be hoping to put a bit of daylight between themselves and the basement boys from over the Severn Bridge.

Meanwhile, Stars have been given a lift as they bid to stay up with long-term injury absentee Mike Whillock skating again.