Oxford Ice Rink will host two National League Division 2 South teams next season after announcing a deal for Bristol Pitbulls to share the facility.

The rink in Bristol is closed next season, so the arrangement is to play most of their ‘home’ games in Oxford.

It means the Pitbulls will be able to keep their team together and give them time to plan for a new permanent rink in Bristol.

Pitbulls owner Richie Hargreaves said: “We are all very grateful for this opportunity to be able to continue and are very exciting about working alongside the Stars.”