SHOT STOPPER RE-SIGNS ON SOUTH COAST
Tonight, the Solent Devils continue to add to their competitive 2025/26 roster by announcing another player!
This time around, the Solent Devils add with the re-signing of 23 year old British Goaltender #50 Rory Martin-Edwards!
The 2024/25 season saw Martin-Edwards step up and play a career high in games for Devils with 11 games started and 15 games played, 8 of which were wins!
Rory finished his senior season with .906 Save Percentage and 2.95 Goals Against Average saving 355 shots out of 392.
This saw RME finish 8th in the league for Save Percentage.
Martin-Edwards’ season also saw him play for the Devils NIHL 2 team where he had a .909 Save Percentage saving 442 shots of the 486 faced across his 10 games played.
Now, Rory re-joins the Solent Devils to continue building on the progress the team made last season!
We sat down with Rory to ask him a few questions ahead of the 2025/26 season:
We asked RME what were his thoughts on being back with the Solent Devils for his 5th consecutive season?
I’m really pleased to be back with Solent for the 2025/26 season.
The Devils have always felt like home to me — the team, the coaching staff, and the fans create such a great environment to play in.
It was an easy decision to return. I believe in what we’re building here, and I’m excited to be part of a group that’s pushing to achieve even more this season!
We followed this response up with the following, “Last season saw you be apart of a career high in games for the Devils, what was your favourite moment and what did you learn from the 2024/25 season?”
My personal highlight of the 2024/25 season was definitely the win against Chelmsford at the start of the season.
It was a huge team performance, and the energy on and off the ice was incredible!
Moments like that remind you why you play hockey.
From last season, I’ve learned the importance of consistency and staying focused through every challenge. Every game matters, and bringing your best every time makes a big difference over the course of the season. I’m taking that mindset into 2025/26 and aiming to build on it!
Building off of what Martin-Edwards learned last season, we asked what he plans to focus on for the season ahead.
My focus for the new season is to be as consistent and dependable as possible between the pipes. Staying focussed and composed under pressure on the ice. Off the ice, I’m focused on being a positive presence in the changing room and helping lead by example. Whether it’s supporting younger players or setting the standard in training, I want to contribute to a strong, united team culture that pushes everyone to be their best.
Last season saw RME make some huge saves and shut the door on some dangerous chances which set Planet Ice Gosport into an eruption of noise!
Here is what Rory had to say regarding the Passionate Devils Fans,
Playing in front of the Devils’ supporters is something special.
Their passion and energy create an atmosphere that really lifts the whole team.
As a goalie, you feed off that support — it gives you that extra drive to stay sharp and make the big saves. Whether we’re at home or on the road, knowing the fans are behind us pushes me to give everything I’ve got.
They’re a huge part of what makes playing for Solent so rewarding.
Finally, Martin-Edwards concluded with a special message to the fans!
I just want to say a massive thank you to all the fans for their incredible support — it really does mean everything to us as players.
We can’t wait to be back on the ice in September, and we’re working hard to make this season something special!
Keep bringing the noise, and we’ll keep giving you everything we’ve got! Let’s make this our biggest season yet!
Rory Martin-Edwards will continue to wear #50 for the Solent Devils in the 2025/26 season.
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