This evening, the Solent Devils are delighted to announce the return of English Netminder, Mark Duffy.

Duffy signed for 2020-21 and after many false starts to the season, Duffy commenced with the Devils during the Spring Series Cup series demonstrating his capabilities to a full house on the Solent Devils Youtube streaming Channel as the team took the silverware.

With a career 130 games and an SVP of .857% Duffy comments on signing

“I hope to do everything I can for the team when needed and to keep pushing Chico all season.”

Head Coach Alex Murray commented

“Duffy is someone who I’ve known since a kid, when we played a lot of in-line together! We’ve always discussed him playing with the Devils but it never materialised until the Spring Cup. Duffy has settled in well and is experienced enough to push Chico and his a big presence in net for us. We have a strong goalie tandem and Mark is a crucial part of that.”

Talking about his goals for the season Duffy added

“…Looking forward to a season where we can really get on some good winning streaks, upset some of the ‘big’ teams and really push for some silverware.”

Duffy continues

“Taking part in the summer cup meant that we had a great opportunity to get the cobwebs off after a long time away and to set ourselves up for a big season to come. For me it was a great chance to get to know all the boys before the first full season and see what it means to be a Devil in training and at game time.”

Speaking about what he will contribute Duffy said

“I hope to bring a bit of experience to a quite young group and I hope to bring some top performances at the weekends. I’m the type of guy that will do anything to help the team and I’m looking forward to helping the boys towards silverware and a deep playoff run.”

Duffy will return to the Devils in shirt #98. If you would like to sponsor a Devil or become a team sponsor, contact devilssupporters@outlook.com

This evening, the Solent Devils are delighted to announce the re-signing of English forward, Dan Shier.

The Isle of Wight based player will begin his fifth season with the senior team, starting his 87th game when the season opens in September. Shier has accumulated 10 goals and 17 assists and looking to add to the tally in 2021-22.

Shier said

“I’m looking forward to the season, the stretch of water can be a pain but we’re very lucky to have Wightlink supporting us so we can keep the island boys playing.”

Coach Murray commented

“It’s great to welcome back Dan for next season, he is a great team guy who stands up for his team mates and its skilful and gritty which makes him unique in our line up. Shier has settled into the team well over the past few years so I look forward to seeing him kick on this year”

Speaking about the pandemic Shier continues

“It’s been a tough time for everyone – I’ve done my best to keep fit and earlier training in the spring definitely helped me.”

When asked about the Spring Cup Series Shier said

“After a year out it was great to be able to play in the Spring Cup – we missed the fans but it does feel like we now have a momentum to take into the new season when some teams will have been off the ice for 18 months or more”

On favourite away destinations commented

“Probably Cardiff for the ice and Chelmsford for the atmosphere.”

The Solent Devils would also like to thank Wightlink for their support during the Spring Cup Series and their continued support in the 2021-22 season, without which we’d likely lose the senior and junior talent from the island.

Shier will return to the Devils in shirt #12. If you would like to sponsor a Devil or become a team sponsor, contact devilssupporters@outlook.com

This evening, the Solent Devils are delighted to announce the re-signing of Scottish born defenceman, Calumn Perella-Fox.

The industrious and reliable defender, Perella-Fox will be returning for his fifth season with Solent Devils and has stacked up 91 games, 5 goals and 10 assists.

Perella-Fox comments

“Hopefully we can pick up where we left off and take it into the season.”

Head Coach, Alex Murray has commented on his pleasure in retaining close friend and versatile player Perella-Fox

“I have played with and coached Cal ever since we were kids. He is a reliable, team first player who is strong on the puck and can play in a variety of positions. Everyone really respects Cal in the room and that’s a reflection on his work ethic on and off the ice for the team.”

Speaking about the Spring Cup Series Perella-Fox said

“The experience was so valuable, I hate being sat around so lock down has been hard for me, so I jumped at the opportunity to play again and be back with the lads on the ice.”

Perella-Fox will return to the Devils in shirt #44. If you would like to sponsor a Devil or become a team sponsor, contact devilssupporters@outlook.com

This evening, the Solent Devils are delighted to announce the re-signing English forward, Scott Cooper.

Since joining the Solent Devils Cooper has contributed 3 goals and 4 assists in his 24 games, speaking about his return Cooper said

“I’ll be looking to bring an energy and maturity to our line each night and to continue developing and playing the Solent way”

Solent Head Coach, Alex Murray spoke of the bond Cooper has made with the team since joining

“We have a close group of guys on our team, and it feels like Scotty has been a part of it from day one! He is a great team guy, influential in the locker room and an asset on the ice across all lines and special teams. Now Scotty is settled down South I am expecting a big season from him, I know he has been working hard throughout the pandemic to remain healthy and ready for when we return!”

When asked about what the Spring Cup Series meant to him, Cooper continued

“Very valuable both mentally and physically it was a real relief to be able to play the sport we all love during such a testing time for everyone. The boys and I were very privileged and none of us took it for granted. I believe that showed in the performances we put in each game throughout the series.”

The pandemic has taken it’s toll on life and the things we take for granted, Cooper reflected

”I think it gave me a real perspective for what’s important and to make the most of each opportunity that comes my way as things can be taken away just as quick as they appear.”

Looking forward to the season ahead Cooper concluded

“We have a very solid core group of players that show up every night but we just need to make sure we make each other accountable and show that group mentality that got us through a lot of tough games last year.”

Cooper will return to the Devils in shirt #24.  If you would like to sponsor a Devil or become a team sponsor, contact devilssupporters@outlook.com

This evening, the Solent Devils are delighted to announce the re-signing of Defenceman Harry Cloutman.

Cloutman will play on two way with Solent Junior Devils NIHL2, commenting on his return

“My goals this season are to play a consistent role for the squad at NIHL 2, and get out there and prove myself as a Devil in NIHL 1.”

The 19 year old has picked up 4 assists in the time he’s been on the ice in NIHL 1 and 3 goals and 3 assists in NIHL 2.

Head Coach Alex Murry comments

“It’s great to have Harry back in the squad this season. He a great young local player with lots of talent and a great hockey brain! Harry will get a perfect balance of experience and game time between both NIHL 1 and 2 teams at Solent and we look forward to seeing Harry continue to develop.”

Looking back on the Spring Cup Cloutman continues

“The spring series was great, it got the team back on the ice which is a step forward to normality. It was a hard fought Series.”

“It was good to be back on the ice, but seeing the rest of the team was great, it had been a long while since we’d all seen each other. The series was also a very good learning experience for me.”

Discussing the challenges ahead in 2021-22 Cloutman said

“This year I expect that we are all going to bring hard work and a lot of dedication, that’s how the teams played since I first signed and that’s the ways we’ll play now.”

When asked about his favourite rink

“I enjoy playing at Cardiff the most, the ice is just great to skate on and there’s so much room on the ice.”

Cloutman will return to the Devils in shirt #18.  If you would like to sponsor a Devil or become a team sponsor, contact devilssupporters@outlook.com.

This evening, the Solent Devils are excited to announce the re-signing of the talented utility player , Dan Lackey.

Back for his fourth season at the Solent Devils the instrumental play maker commented

“I want to ensure we pick up where we left off with the spring cup win and take the momentum into the league this year.”

Speaking about the return of Lackey, Head Coach Alex Murray said

“Lackey is a great player to have back on board! Dan is a great option in both positions and is one of the best in both departments at this level. Lackey brings experience, toughness and leadership on the ice, which will help those around his be more successful. I’m hoping Dan continues the great work he has already begun with the Devils next season!”

Lackey continues

“As always, I wouldn’t mind contributing a few more goals, but I’m just as happy blocking shots as I am getting points, as long as the team benefits.”

With the past 18 months being a tough period for everyone, looking back Lackey said

“In what was a tough/challenging time for most people, we were very lucky to be able to carry on playing with some level of normality in our lives. And to be able to stream it to friends, family and all the fans was great, giving them something to change up the usual monotonous lockdown evenings.”

As a keen golfer Lackey continues

“We won a league and cup, and my golf game got a little better, but that wasn’t hard to improve though! On a more serious note, I think it allowed a lot of people the time to reflect and realise the more important things in life we often lose sight of.”

Looking forward to the season ahead and the challenges of a full season of hockey, when Lackey was asked to share his thoughts

“Well, some would say I’m pretty versatile playing everywhere but in goal last year and I do think that is my biggest strengths. I know if Murray asks me to play somewhere/do a job I have confidence in myself to do it.”

Lackey has played 60 games for the Solent Devils accruing 17 goals and 41 assists, reflecting on his contribution Lackey continued

“I am my own biggest critic no one else can be as hard on me as I am when it comes to hockey, so I try to lead by example though actions not words, if I make a mistake, I’ll go out there and do what I can to make up for it, and I expect that from my team mates as well, we set the bar high!”

When asked about his favourite rink besides Gosport Lackey said

“It has to be Basingstoke, it’s a big part of my life and it’s sad to see it in the state it is now. It’s a shame more local councils don’t invest in the rinks that provide great community ethics and sporting opportunities.”

Lackey will return to the Devils in shirt #9.  If you would like to sponsor a Devil or become a team sponsor, contact devilssupporters@outlook.com.