Fife’s Scottish National League ice hockey team won the league title on home ice at the weekend with a 2-1 win over Dundee Comets.
It was the club’s first since 2015-16 – and the game was watched by around 600 fans, which is close to matching some of the attendances posted recently by elite team Fife Flyers.
Kestrels goals came from Sean and Reece Cochrane.
The team is back in action at home to Paisley Pirates next Sunday, before turning their attention to the SNL Play-off quarter-final tie against Kilmarnock Thunder.
The winners will progress to the final four at Dundee Ice Arena, while the losers will contest the Aurora Cup.
Pics courtesy of Derek Young.
5. Kestrels are champions
It took Kirkcaldy Kestrels almost 30 minutes to break the deadlock against Dundee despite outshooting their visitors Photo: Derek Young
6. Kestrels are champions
Kirkcaldy Kestrels remained on the front foot for much of the game against Dundee Comets, and secured their title with a 49th minute goal Photo: Derek Young
7. Kestrels are champions
More pressure around the Dundee Comets net as Kirkcaldy Kestrels chase down their first league title since 2015-16 Photo: Derek Young
8. Kestrels are champions
Action from Kirkcaldy Kestrels title-winning game Photo: Derek Young