This evening, the Solent Devils are delighted to announce the return of the talented young forward, Jack Peacock on a two way deal with the Solent Junior Devils NIHL2.

Peacock comments

“I think we have got to hit the ground running especially after the performance we gave in the series. With hard work and dedication I have no doubt we will have a great season.”

Spring Cup winning Coach, Alex Murray commented

“Jack is an exceptional talent and I’m really excited for Jack to begin to show his potential for our club! Jack works really hard in training and will be given a chance to implement this more next season.”

With 45 games under his belt, 13 goals and 13 assists, Peacock is looking forward to the season ahead

“My goal for this season is to improve both my on and off the Puck positioning and awareness. Also to be a regular player in the devils line up.”

Peacock continues

“To participate in the spring cup was an honour especially to bring hockey back to our fans after a long period of time off.”

“The last 18 months have been tough but it was great to still continue playing the game I love and especially to be around the boys as a new guy I got to know all of them very well.”

Peacock will return to the Devils in shirt #21. If you would like to sponsor a Devil or become a team sponsor, contact devilssupporters@outlook.com

Finally that moment we’ve all been waiting for, all the fixtures for the season ahead.

This evening, the Solent Devils are delighted to announce the return of the exciting young forward, Oscar Evans.

Commenting on signing Evans said

“I will bring speed and energy for sure and hopefully some goals too!”

Evans career has seen him play 84 games, racking up 29 goals and 13 assists, speaking about the signing Head Coach Murray said

“Oscar is a really exciting prospect, who will only get better the more he plays at this level. He provides vital depth on the left wing and is able to contribute on the score board!”

Evans continues

“My goals this year are to get back to scoring and assisting more and contribute to the team as much as I can.”
“The streaming series we did was so important for us as we’ve never not played hockey for that long before so we needed to get that feeling back and it was the perfect thing really after a tough year!”

Evans adds

“…the last 18 months was extremely tough and for everyone and with no hockey it was tough to stay motivated physically and mentally but on a positive note we got to spend more time than usual with family.”

Evans will return to the Devils in shirt #77. 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 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