TWO-WAY AGREEMENT FOR YELDON
The Solent Devils continue to develop their new roster for the 2026/27 NIHL 1 South season tonight with the announcement of their 12th player!
Joining the squad, the Solent Devils add youth with the return of Defenceman Ryan Yeldon!
Yeldon’s 2025/26 season was split across the Solent Devils, Solent Junior Devils and Solent Devils U19.
Last season was his first on a two-way contract after he impressed on the other teams and in his 1 game stint with the NIHL 1 team in 2024. Yeldon was one of the young players called upon during the Devils patch of injuries, he became responsible for important minutes against the leagues top competition and he rose to the occassion being a stable defenceman for 13 regular season games and 1 playoff game.
For the Solent Devils U19, Ryan was apart of the squad who went all the way to winning their league! He also finished the season with just under a point-a-game in the U19 league.
In NIHL 2 Yeldon had more opportunity to develop in senior hockey, playing in 21 games.
This season, Ryan Yeldon ages out of the U19 squad and signs with the Solent Junior Devils and Solent Devils on a two-way contract.
Re-Signing Interview:
After re-signing, we sat down with Ryan Yeldon to discuss his development and the upcoming season,
What are your thoughts on returning to the Solent Devils for the 2026/27 season?
I’m very excited to be returning to the Devils this season. After I aged out of the junior club at the end of last season, I’m looking forward to continuing my journey into full-time senior hockey.
Last season was a challenging one, you as a young player developing in this league was called upon during a difficult period to assist the team, what did you learn from last season and what are you taking from last season into this one?
After being called up part way through last season, I learnt what is expected at this level of hockey. From the intensity of the game to the importance of the right mindset to take into a game. With this in mind, I am looking to bring my best to every game this coming season and help the team as much as I can to reach the goals set.
Recent seasons have seen your development as a player come leaps and bounds, what are you enjoying about being in the devils system the most and what are you looking to develop this season?
The most enjoyable part of the Devils system is the pathway through the junior club into the senior club and the support from the coaches and staff along the way. After joining the club 9 years ago, I have moved up the ranks of the junior club and I’m proud to be joining the Devils for my first full-time season of senior hockey. This season, I am looking to develop my skills and confidence on the ice whilst gaining valuable experience from both NIHL 1 and NIHL 2 teams.
Finally, what is your message to the Solent Devils fans?
Hi Devils fans, thank you for all your support last season. The atmosphere you create every game never fails to push the team to our best. Looking forward to seeing and hearing you all when the season begins in September.
Ryan Yeldon will continue to wear #10 for the Solent Devils.
Yeldon is looking for a Player Sponsor, if you would like to sponsor Ryan Yeldon, get in touch at devilssupporters@outlook.com
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