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The Heated Take Episode 26: Pre-Season Check-In with Matt Alvaro

Episode 26: Pre-Season Check-In with Matt Alvaro 🔥

The waiting is over. The roster is set, pre-season is done and competitive hockey is finally here.

Freddie, Rory and Will are back for our final pre-season check-in before the Guildford Flames begin their 2026/27 campaign.

We give our verdict on the final roster, discuss the summer’s arrivals and departures, look back at the pre-season games against Les Jokers, Bristol and Coventry, and preview a huge September as the new-look Challenge Cup gets underway.

We also put our necks on the line with our predictions for the season — where Guildford will finish, how far we’ll go in the Cup, our top points scorer and the player we think could really stand out this year.

Then, we hand over to the captain.

Matt Alvaro joins us for a special pre-season check-in to reflect on last year, his own injury struggles, how he’s feeling heading into the new campaign and what he’s made of the new-look Flames.

We talk recruitment, dressing-room chemistry, expectations, silverware and what Flames fans should be excited about — before putting Matt on the spot for his own predictions for the season.

The talking is nearly done. Let’s play some hockey. 🔥🏒

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