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Solent Devils 2026/27 Player Signing – Tre Meachem

TWO-WAY AGREEMENT FOR MEACHEM

The Solent Devils continue to develop their new roster for the 2026/27 NIHL 1 South season tonight with the announcement of their 13th player!

Joining the squad, the Solent Devils add youth with the return of Forward Tre Meachem!

Meachem’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 with the NIHL 1 squad. The 18 year old was one of the young players called upon during the Devils patch of injuries, he became a reliable depth piece, getting into 8 games and netting his first point!
For the Solent Devils U19, Tre was apart of the squad who went all the way to winning their league! He also finished the season with 25 points in just 9 games!
In NIHL 2 Meachem grew into senior hockey with 7 points in 19 games.

This season, Tre Meachem signs with the Solent Junior Devils and Solent Devils on a two-way contract!

The Solent Devils are far from finished, be sure to keep up to date with the latest team news using our social media channels!

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Solent Devils 2026/27 Player Signing – Ryan Yeldon

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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Solent Devils 2026/27 Player Signing – Cain Russell

READY FOR RUSSELL

The Solent Devils continue to develop their new roster for the 2026/27 NIHL 1 South season tonight with the announcement of their 11th player!

Joining the squad, the Solent Devils are thrilled to announce the return of British Forward, Cain Russell!

Russell’s 2025/26 season was cut short due to work and family commitments but he still managed to leave an impact finishing top 10 in scoring and sitting just under a point-a-game! You may remember his viral goal which punched the teams ticket to the Britton Cup Semi Finals!

The season before last, Cain finished as the teams top scorer with over 50 points!

Re-Signing Interview:

After inking the deal, we sat down with Cain Russell to discuss the season ahead,

What are your thoughts on returning to the Solent Devils for the 2026/27 season?

I’m very excited to return this season it’s been home for many years over my overall playing career and it’s where my family are.

Last season was a challenging one for the team and a change up for yourself, what aspects are you planning to take from last season to build on for this upcoming season?

Last season was definitely a challenge we had to overcome a lot of hurdles and obviously I wasn’t around as much as I had wished to be, but we took a few lessons for sure from last season I believe we will look to create higher intensity and more physicality in games to name a few.

Since returning to the Devils, your development as a player come leaps and bounds, as a younger player, what are you enjoying about being apart of the devils the most and what are you looking to develop this season?

Since I returned back to Gosport I’ve had so many good moments with the boys most importantly it was a chance for me to come home and be with my family whilst still playing a decent level of hockey, however as far as development goes this season I hope to just do what I can to help the boys and play in whatever role I’m needed in!

Finally, What is your message to the Solent Devils fans?

Finally my message for the fans is to keep up the noise and hopefully we will bring some silverware back!

Cain Russell will continue to wear #96 for the Solent Devils.

If you are interested in being the player sponsor for Cain Russell, please get in touch devilssupporters@oulook.com

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Solent Devils 2026/27 Player Signing – Daniel Williams

DANNY IS A DEVIL

The Solent Devils continue to add to their brand new roster for the 2026/27 NIHL 1 season tonight with the announcement of their next player!

Joining the squad, the Solent Devils are excited to announce the addition of, Forward Daniel Williams!

Williams is no stranger to the Devils having faced them in seasons past and may be familiar to Solent fans!

Danny’s career has seen him play across NIHL 2, consistently putting up point-a-game seasons and over a point-a-game seasons with the Swindon Wildcats 2 before moving to the Bristol Pitbulls 2 and Oxford Rising Stars! Danny has also played stints within NIHL 1 with the Oxford City Stars and Cardiff Fire!

Last season, Williams was apart of the Oxford Rising Stars where he pitched 24 points in just 21 games and was half-a-point-a-game in the playoffs!
Now Daniel looks to return to NIHL 1 with a new club and opportunity, with the Solent Devils!

Signing Interview:

After signing, we sat down with Daniel Williams to discuss the season ahead,

What are your thoughts on joining the Solent Devils for the 2026/27 season?

I’m very excited and grateful to be able to put on a Devils jersey, especially with the amount of talent that’s at Solent. The Devils ethos aligns closely with the way I like to operate and I’m excited to compete with this group.

What made you decide to sign with the Solent Devils?

I want to win hockey games and I want to enjoy my ice hockey while I’m still young and fit enough to do so and at the highest level I can, I see this as an opportunity to do just that. This club has the winning mentality that I have been searching for.

The past few seasons have seen you travel the country as part of NIHL2 and NIHL1, what have you learned over your time in both leagues and how do you plan to prepare yourself for another season in NIHL1?

⁠Over my time in NIHL 1/2, I have learnt that my style of play can frustrate other teams. I’ve been working on my fitness, puck handling skills and shooting over the summer to bring a polished style of play to the lineup and I expect to make a difference straight away.

For the Devils fans who do not already know you, how would you describe your style of game and what do you plan to bring to the Solent Devils new roster?

I would describe myself as a fast and creative two way forward, who gives his 100% every time I step on the ice. I plan to bring goals and a high level of compete to this team, not only to prove to myself I belong but also to prove to the boys and coaches that their decision was the right one. We are not going to be an easy team to play against that’s for sure.

Finally, What is your message to the Solent Devils fans?

Hi everyone, I just wanted to introduce myself and say how excited I am to join this team. It’s an honour to wear this jersey and I can’t wait to get on the ice to represent this club.
I’ve already seen how passionate and loyal the fan base are and I’m looking forward to experiencing that for myself.
I’ll be giving everything I have and I’m excited to see what we can achieve together.
See you at the rink 👊

In addition, we sat down with Head Coach Alex Murray to gather his thoughts on inking the deal.

I’m really pleased to have been able to secure the services of Danny for the 2026-27 season.

Speaking to what Williams brings to the squad, Murray added,

Danny is a very good two-way forward who also has the ability to put the puck in the net. He plays a simillar style to Pittsy and that is the perfect style for our rink. Danny has impressed me over the summer and I’m confident he will fit right in with our group. His attitude and willingness to better himself has been something I’ve been really impressed with. I know he’ll be a fan favourite from the get go!

Daniel Williams will wear #8 for the Solent Devils. Danny is looking for a player sponsorship! If you are interested, please get in touch at devilssupporters@outlook.com

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Solent Devils 2026/27 Player Signing – Calumn Perella-Fox

CAPTAIN CALUMN CAN’T BE STOPPED

The Solent Devils continue to develop their new roster for the 2026/27 NIHL 1 South season tonight with the announcement of their 9th player!

Joining the squad, the Solent Devils are honoured to announce the return of Club Captain and British Defenceman Calumn Perella-Fox!

Perella-Fox’s 2025/26 season was unexpectedly cut short with an injury that shocked the hockey community far and wide. Sunday 25th January, Calumn suffered a pneumothorax (collapsed lung) after a large hit along the boards. After an extended stay in Romford Queens Hospital, CPF was stable and eventually returned home to begin mending. As time progressed, Calumn supported the team off-ice.

The Hockey community showed union over this news with hundreds of well wishes and over £6,000 in gofundme donations to help Calumn and his family stay afloat during his absense from work.

The Captain will not be returning to the team until later into the season as he rehabs his injury and eases himself back into play. 2026/27 will be Perella-Fox’s 11th senior season with the Solent Devils.

Re-Signing Interview:

After inking the deal, we sat down with Calumn Perella-Fox to discuss his injury and the season ahead,

What are your thoughts on returning to the Solent Devils for the 2026/27 season?

I’m really happy to be back! There honestly isn’t anywhere else I’d rather be because this club means a lot to me. The Solent Devils have been a huge part of my hockey journey, and pulling on this jersey is something I never take for granted. Last season come with plenty of ups and downs, but I’m excited to get going again this year. We’ve got some new faces coming in who will hopefully bring fresh energy and a new dynamic both in the dressing room and on the ice. I’m looking forward to seeing what we can build together and hopefully giving the fans plenty to cheer about!

Last season for you was unexpectedly and undoubtedly the most challenging anyone at this level has experienced. How did your role adapt as both a player and the team captain?

Last season was definitely the toughest challenge I’ve faced in hockey and in life. Having my season cut short so suddenly was difficult both physically and mentally. As a player, it was frustrating not being able to contribute on the ice in the way I wanted to. As captain, though, I knew I still had an important role to play. My focus shifted towards supporting the team however I could keeping spirits high throughout the team, helping the younger players, maintaining standards, and simply being there for the lads. It gave me a completely different perspective on leadership and reinforced that being captain is about far more than what happens during games. Sometimes leading means helping the group through adversity and setting the right example when things aren’t going your way.

What aspects of the off-ice game did you experience last season that have impacted the way you will lead and support the team?

Being away from playing allowed me to see the game and the team from a different perspective. I realised just how important communication, positivity and consistency are especially during difficult periods. I’ve learned that leadership isn’t always about delivering speeches or making big gestures. It’s often about the small things checking in on teammates, creating the right environment, and helping everyone stay focused on the bigger picture. I’ll take those lessons into this season which will help supporting the lads both on and off the ice.

Are you able to provide a small update on your injury for the fans?

Recovery has been going really well, which I’m very pleased about. It’s obviously been a long process, but I’ve made strong progress and I’m feeling positive about where things are heading. The plan is to keep building my fitness and strength while making sure everything is right before returning fully. I hope to be back playing around the middle of the season, but I’m aiming to get back on the ice sooner than that to train with the lads and continue working hard so I’m in the best possible shape for my return. I’m taking things step by step and doing everything I can to come back stronger than before.

This upcoming season, how do you plan to approach your return and support the team?

My priority is to stay patient and make sure I come back the right way. I want to return fully prepared and in the best condition possible so I can contribute at the level I expect from myself. Until I’m back playing, I’ll continue supporting the team however I can whether that’s during training, around the dressing room, or helping to drive standards, energy, and accountability within the group. Once I’m back on the ice, my aim is to lead by example, contribute in every shift, and do everything I can to help the team.

Finally, What is your message to the Solent Devils fans?

I just want to say a massive thank you again for all the support I’ve received. The messages, encouragement, and kindness people have shown throughout my recovery have genuinely meant a huge amount to me and my family. The Solent Devils fans are the best in the league, and your support never goes unnoticed. You stick with us through the highs and the lows, and that makes a real difference to the players. I’ve missed being out there in front of you all, and I can’t wait to be back at the rink, back with the team, and hopefully back on the ice in front of everyone as soon as possible. Hopefully we can make it a season to be proud of.

Calumn Perella-Fox will continue to wear the C and #44 for the Solent Devils.

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Solent Devils 2026/27 Player Signing – Kristijonas Nekrosevicius

SOLENT RETAIN SIZE IN DEFECENCE

Tonight, the Solent Devils announce their the 8th player for the 2026/27 season!

The Solent Devils are pleased to announce the return of Defenceman #2 Kris Nekrosevicius!

Kris’ 2025/26 saw him step up and play regular important minutes for the team against some of the league top tallents! Nekrosevicius’ season was also a career high for him in points at the NIHL 1 Level!

The 23 year old will be joining the team for his 6th senior season in September. Kris looks to continue pushing the bar and increasing his responsibility while developing his skills and role on the team.

Re-Signing Interview:

After signing with the team, we sat down with Kris to discuss the season ahead,

What are your thoughts on returning to the Solent Devils for the 2026/27 season?

I’m excited to be re-signing with the team for the 2026/27 season; I feel the club has helped me develop massively as an individual, both on and off the ice. Building on last year’s run, I’m eager to continue my progress with the team and I’m looking forward to playing in front of our fans again!

Last season was a challenging one, what aspects are you planning to take from last season to build on for this upcoming season?

Last season was difficult… we started strongly, but unfortunately came up short towards the end due to injuries and small issues with team cohesion. Despite that, I feel that we are ready to put last season behind us. I’m looking forward to expanding my play further and hopefully helping the team push on towards National and Cup Finals.

Recent seasons have seen your development as a player come leaps and bounds. As a younger player, what are you enjoying most about being in the Devils system and what are you looking to develop this season?

Playing for the Devils has greatly impacted my development – it’s a great team with talented and experienced players who have helped me further improve my game. Having the opportunity to play in both NIHL 2 and NIHL 1 has allowed me to experience different paces and styles of hockey, which has definitely benefited me as a player. This season, I’m looking to continue developing all aspects of my style of play while helping the team improve on last year’s results by challenging for trophies and strong league finishes.

Finally, Kris, what is your message to the Solent Devils’ fans?

Hello Devils fans! Thank you for your continued support, hearing your chants and cheers truly motivates us to go further and push harder every time we step onto the ice. Your support means a lot to the whole team, we’re looking forward to putting on a great show for you this season. I can’t wait to see you all back at the rink very soon!

Kris Nekrosevicius will continue to wear #2 for the Solent Devils.

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