SOLENT SIGN COLEMAN
The Solent Devils are delighted to announce the signing of British forward Liam Coleman.
Coleman joins Solent from Bristol after competing in both the NIHL 1 and NIHL 2 division, with 36 games last season Coleman put away 3 goals and provided 9 assists. Coleman a graduate of the Swindon junior programme, Basingstoke Bison and three seasons participating in the Canadian junior hockey league brings a fresh face and a new dimension to the team.
When asked about his reasons for the move Coleman said
I decided to sign for Solent due to the competitive nature and feel around the club. I want to win games with structure, and I felt this was the best move for me.
Head Coach Murray
I’m delighted to be able to bring in Liam after what seems to be a decade of trying to sign him!
Liam has been on our radar since he was across the pond playing junior hockey, but things have never really worked out. He adds fresh energy and speed to our forward line up as well as experience of playing in this league, but even though he is still young. He adds options to some of our special teams and is another player who we hope to provide a platform to showcase his skills.
We have been looking forward to introducing some fresh blood into the line up to replace some of the players we have lost and Liam will certainly be one to watch next season.
Murray concludes
I would like to thank Jamie at Bristol for supporting this move and hope that we can provide the opportunity Liam needs at this level to excel.
When asked about a highlight from last season Coleman continues
Playing in-front of the fans in Bristol it was a great experience. One I’ll remember for a life time.
Commenting last seasons experience in NIHL 1, Coleman adds
Initially strange, since we were a new team to everyone in a new rink so I didn’t really know what to expect going into it. However, the experiences with the Pitbulls were good, reaching the playoff weekend was a great achievement for us and I hope to bring the winning mentality here to Solent.
Speaking about what he gets out of the sport Coleman said
Hockey for me is a release and the place I’m at my happiest.
Looking forward to the rapidly approaching start in September, Coleman finishes
This season I’m looking forward to playing with a new set of guys hopefully to achieve good things this year, win as much as we can and create more memorable moments.
Coleman will ice for the Devils in shirt #34. If you would like to sponsor a Devil or become a team sponsor, contact devilssupporters@outlook.com
