BASINGSTOKE’S BUCKLE JOINS FAMILIAR FACES
The offseason has flown by and its getting very close to that time of year again!
Today the Solent Devils would like to welcome yet another new face to their 2024/25 line-up with 24 year old British Forward Cam Buckle!
Buckle brings more skill and experience to the Solent Devils forward core from the Basingstoke Buffalo where he has spent the majority of his career.
Cam has collected a vast range of hockey experience at a young age having played in the league for multiple years including 2021/22 with a short stint with the Oxford City Stars and in 2018/19 and 2017/18 both of which were playing for the Basingstoke Bison as a teenager.
Buckle also comes to us from a predominantly Basingstoke past having played with them as a junior and stepping up to play for the Basingstoke Buffalo (NIHL 2) in 2016/17 at the age of 16. Since that season he has spent the majority of his time with the Buffalo but has also played a stint with the Basingstoke Bison (NIHL National) in 2019/20.
Cam is not one to shy away when the competition gets tough with him also proving to be a playoff performer with him being a key piece to the Basignstoke Buffalos NIHL 2 Playoff Championship run last season which saw him collect 2 goals and 2 assists (for a total of 4 points) across the 4 playoff games for the Buffalo before hoisting the cup.
Last season’s regular season was also a success for Buckle with him posting over a point per game with 34 points in just 21 games in NIHL 2 causing him to collect not only the Coaches’ Player Award but also the Best Forward Award at the Basingstoke Buffalo Awards Evening.
Now with the closure of Planet Ice Basingstoke, a new opportunity to develop at a higher level for Cam Buckle.
Buckle spoke on signing with Solent,
It feels great signing for a team with a history of winning. Having been at Basingstoke for 8 years now, I cant wait to get going with Muzza and the rest of the team! Watching this team in the Playoffs last year, I know its a team I could fit in with the systems and help succeed.
My main reasons for signing with Solent were to take the step up a level. I want to show I can bring what I know I can do the next division up and help bring success to a team that expects it.
Cam concluded with a few personal goals for the upcoming season,
My personal goals for this season are to cement a place in the squad and become a key part in how the team plays. Winning a trophy or two would cap that of nicely also!
Head Coach Alex Murray had this to say regarding his latest addition,
I’m really pleased to be able to bring Cam to the team. I have been an admirer for some time and have previously tried to bring him to Solent.
His point per game average at NIHL 2 is very impressive and so naturally he was ready to the make the step up to the 1st division.
Murray continued by stating what Buckle will bring to the Devils roster,
His ability to play a two-way centre game is also important as we have lost several centres this season.
I’m looking forward to see Cam contribute at this level.
Cam Buckle will be reuniting with many of his former Basingstoke Teammates including: Harry Harcup, Tom Banner, Travis Penny, Ryan Sutton, Dan Lackey, Connor Hutchison, Charlie Wedge and Coach Jock Hutchison!
Cam Buckle will wear the #51 jersey for the Solent Devils.
The Solent Devils are looking for Own and Loan Sponsors for the up coming season as well as Team Sponsors. If you are interested in being involved and supporting the team then please get in touch now by emailing Kerry on devilssupporters@outlook.com
