Leo Harris returns to NIHL 1 with the Devils
The Home Opener is just weeks away and the Solent Devils are finalising their roster.
Tonight, the Solent Devils would like to welcome 21 year old British Forward Leo Harris to the team!
Harris makes the 7th brand new face joining the Solent Devils squad for the 2024/25 season.
Leo Harris brings even more youth and a range of diverse hockey experience to the line-up from the Columbus Mavericks of the USPHL Premier in the USA!
Leo has collected a vast range of hockey experience at a young age having played in the league before in 2021/22 where he spent the season with the Milton Keynes Thunder collecting 12 points. Leo began his junior career in the north divisions with the Telford Tigers U15 before moving to the Coventry Blaze U15, after which he settled in the Nottingham development system where he spent most of his career developing until 2020.
After a season playing in Milton Keynes, Leo moved to gain experience overseas with him first playing in Canada with the West Nipissing Lynx of the GMHL where he played 36 games in a season. After this he moved his talents to the USA playing for the Columbus Mavericks of the USPHL Premier playing 24 games.
Leo now returns home to the UK with a return to NIHL 1 South.
Harris had this to say regarding his decision to sign with Solent
It feels great to be back playing in England to be in a very competitive team that has a rich history of winning.
Leo continued with what he hopes to bring to the roster,
Coming back my goal is to help build on the teams recent success and get some silverware.
My main reason I wanted to join Solent is that I am keen to play for a competitive club in this country that loves to win and has a great following of fans behind them!
Leo concluded by reflecting on his time in the States,
In the States, I was on the ice every morning and playing within a tough division which has helped my game and hockey IQ so much and hopefully I can bring that to Solent.
Head Coach Alex Murray had this to say about the addition of Leo Harris to his squad,
I’m please to have secured the signing of Leo following a spell in the States.
We have spent most of the offseason in discussion and I’m please to finally get this over the line.
Murray spoke on how he sees Leo impacting the new Solent Devils team,
Leo is a two-way, versatile forward who can play down the middle. He is keen to showcase his skillset at this level following a period of time playing in the USPHL and I’m happy to give him that opportunity.
Leo will add depth and youth to our already fresh line up and I’m excited to see what he can bring.
Leo Harris will wear the #86 jersey for the Solent Devils
Leo is currently looking for an Own and Loan Sponsor.
Solent Devils Season Tickets for the upcoming season are still available!
If you would like to purchase a season ticket or have any questions regarding them, please contact Kerry on devilssupporters@outlook.com
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
