Devils retain Perella-Fox

The Solent Devils have retained utility player Calumn Perella-Fox for the 2023-24 season.

The 29 year old Scottish native will be entering his 7th senior season with the Devils having spent his junior career with the club. 

Upon re-signing with the squad Perella-Fox spoke of his eagerness to get back at it:

“I’m excited to be back for another year and can’t wait to get going again, back with the lads infront of the best fan in the league!”

Speaking on his latest signing, head coach – Alex Murray spoke of the importance in this signature:

 “Calumn is one of the most underrated players in this league, he is a genuine shut down player who has great defensive awareness in his own zone. He is quick and reads the game really well. I was delighted at how he adapted when moving back to defence. Foxy formed a great partnership with Coley and I will be looking for the same level of performance next season”

Speaking on his transition back into D last year, the former Wightlink Tiger spoke of his enjoyment in the change

“It felt good going back to D, even though I enjoyed playing forward and getting to score a few goals, I feel like I really found my feet again in D hopefully I can keep that going this year.”

Perella – Fox scored 11 points in 31 games, in cup and league, however there is some unfinished business after missing the play offs last season:

“there is definitely unfinished business with the playoffs. I was gutted to miss it this year, it’s what we all play for each year and the boys played so well, it was hard not to be apart of it, I look forward to getting back to the finals weekend this season” 

Calumn will continue to wear the #44 jersey and Paul and Jan Baverstock are pleased to continue thier sponsorship of his shirts for the upcoming season.

If you are interested in being a “Player Sponsor” for Calumn or a Shirt Sponsor for any other player then please contact Kerry on devilssupporters@outlook.com.

Solent’s Captain returns

Today the Solent Devils are delighted to announce the re-signing of club captain, Alex Cole for the 2023-24 season. 

Returning for his 14th season, Cole, who holds the record appearances for Solent spoke of his excitment for next season:

“Another season incoming! It feels great, I love the game and the people in and around it. Without ice hockey, life would be a repeat of work over and over and it gives me great satisfaction to have something to work hard for and commit to.”

Head Coach Alex Murray, spoke of the importance in retaining his captain:

“Coley is an important piece of our core that has seen us been one of the most successful defensive cores in the last 4-5 years! With the changes in our line up, it was important to get Alex back to lead our defence in this up and coming season”

With brother Chico retiring, Alex, who was awarded Defenceman of the year, spoke how this year will be different in many ways:

“Well it won’t be the same that’s for sure, playing along side him since 5 years old has of course brought us close together. It’s a shame as he’s year after year performing as one of the top goalies in the country. The car journeys won’t be the same, we’ll definitely miss him but times have to move on and I’m sure Muz will find a suitable replacement to give us the best chance of competing at the top.”

The British defenceman, who recorded his highest scoring season at this level last year with 7 goals and 17 assists, will return wearing his famous #8 jersey. If you are interested in sponsoring Alex, please contact Kerry on devilssupporters@outlook.com

Coleman back for seconds

Coleman returns for his second season as a Devil having joined the team last year from Bristol Pitbulls.

The British forward had this to say about his return:

Returning to Solent for another season was an easy choice for me, happy to be coming back and can’t wait to get started

Coleman had a hugely succesfull first season with the team picking up 14 goals and 16 assists which saw him finising in 3rd place overall for points and when asked about his breakout season with the team he commented:

The opportunities given by the coach was a huge key factor as to why I had a good season last year. On top of that, between Lackey and Pittsy, they both made my life on the ice so much easier and contributed to us as a line playing some good hockey and producing big goals.

And Coleman is aiming big for next season saying:

I’d like to kick in from last season and help bring some silverware home

Coleman will ice for the Devils in shirt #17. If you would like to sponsor a Devil or become a team sponsor, contact devilssupporters@outlook.com

The Coach is back

We are pleased to announce that Alex Murray returns for his 11^th consecutive season as player/coach for the Devils having led them to NIHL 1 South League and Playoff runners up in the 2022/23 season.

Murray has demonstrated his leadership skills through many tricky encounters this season, not least in the semi finals of the playoffs at Milton Keynes, where those of you watching will have seen his management skills push the Devils to an extremely tight win over the Invicta Dynamos.

Alex, who will be heading into his 14^th season as a Devils player has this to say about his return:

I’m delighted to be returning to the club following a really successful past year!

With certain players retiring, the season ahead will be one of the most challenging to be competitive and successful.

I’m looking forward to working with a new kool squad and developing our younger local talent.

Murray will return to the Devils in shirt #73. If you would like to sponsor a Devil or become a team sponsor, contact devilssupporters@outlook.com