COUNT ON CLOUTMAN
We are far from done yet!
Tonight, the Solent Devils are excited to finally reveal their next addition for their upcoming 2025/26 squad!
British Defenceman Harry Cloutman re-signs with his hometown team!
Cloutman adds additional depth and experience to the squad’s upcoming blueline.
The 2024/25 season saw Harry put up a career high in points at the NIHL 1 level!
On top of this, for the Solent Junior Devils (NIHL 2), Cloutman scored 21 points in just 9 games played!
Although keeping pucks out of the net is his priority, Harry posted 5 goals and 8 assists for 13 points in his 34 regular season games with the team, placing him top 10 in points for the team and tied 2nd in points for a defenceman on the team.
Cloutman also stepped up to help the team battle for silverware playing in both playoff games and scoring 3 points across 4 games in the Devils cup run (Tied 3rd highest on the team)!
Cloutman returns to the team for his 7th senior season this September.
After signing with the team, we discussed the previous season and looked to his goals for 2025/26,
Cloutman’s thoughts on his return were as follows:
It great to be coming back for another year with the team,
for me it’s a very simple decision to come back, our room has a great bond in it which only seems to get stronger year on year!
Last season saw Cloutman step up as Player Coach for the Solent Junior Devils (NIHL 2),
delving deeper into this, we asked Harry what he learned from his time on the Senior Squad last season with this new view of the game,
After looking at some performances from last season and speaking to some of the lads,
I’ve learnt a lot from last year and hopefully I can implement my knowledge on how I can play going forwards.
In addition to this, Cloutman has taken on more responsibility with his role on the Devils (NIHL 1).
Recent seasons have seen Cloutman join the teams Penalty Kill unit which last season finished 3rd in the league, only falling to the top team by 0.16%.
Harry also lead the teams second Power Play unit last season.
Here is what he had to say regarding his increased role on the team.
Being given the ice time on the special teams is great,
it’s also great knowing that I can cover those roles for when I am needed to.
We asked Cloutman, “What areas do you believe you personally are going to focus on next season and what do you think the teams overall goal is?”
He answered:
For my personal focus,
I want to continue to better myself for the benefit of the team,
but a goal everyone has is to get their hands on a trophy!
To conclude, we asked Harry, “How does it feel to play in front of your hometown crowd and do you have any messages for the fans ahead of the 2025/26 season?”
Playing in front of the fans is an amazing feeling,
last season they only got better and better, and having a group of fans that are willing to come to the long away games to show their support is phenomenal!
I know the fans can bring the noise and support again this upcoming season.
Harry Cloutman will continue to wear #18 for the Solent Devils.
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