The victorious Invicta Dynamos celebrate their title win at Isle of Wight side Wightlink Raiders. Picture: David Trevallion

By Alex Hoad

Invicta Dynamos head coach Kevin Parrish was delighted his injury-hit squad wrapped up the ENIHL Division 1 South title with games to spare.

Mos needed just a point on the tight rink of Isle of Wight side Wightlink Raiders on Saturday to secure the crown and did so with a 5-2 win.

Parrish said the win sparked wild celebrations on the journey home. However, the players were responsible enough to be in shape for the following day’s clash with closest challengers Cardiff Devils at Gillingham Ice Bowl, which they won 10-4.

Mos will see out their schedule with a testing away double-header against Oxford City Stars and Chelmsford Chieftains on Saturday and Sunday.

Parrish said: "We had a hard run-in so it was good that we got it wrapped up. We were delighted. A lot of hard work went into it."

He added: "Isle of Wight’s rink is just over half the size of ours and at the start of the season I’d have said we were doing well to come away from that building with one point, let alone the four we have got there this season.

"It is a tough place to play which made winning the title there a little more special."

With the end-of-season play-offs to come, Parrish says the Mos are in the unusual position of being underdogs, having suffered key injuries to defenceman Ryan Giles and prolific forward Nolan Boike.

Parrish said: "This is the first time in a few years that we will be going in as underdogs, as we are missing a couple of big players but there is no reason for us to fear anyone."