Wednesday 13 August 2014

EIHL update

Hey hockey fans!  As I got back from my family's holiday on Saturday, I have missed out on a lot of news, so let's catch up!

Signings

 First of all, Belfast have signed their first new face to the roster, 30 year old forward, Mark McCutcheon. He's played at AHL and DEL level, not to forget being drafted by Colorado Avalanche in 2003! Mike Kompon also joins. The Canadian forward has played in many leagues across the world, and will face a formers teams rivals again when Giants visit Germany for the Continental cup!

 On to Braehead Clan, and they made a shock by adding Stefan Meyer from Sheffield Steelers!  He won the playoffs with Steelers last season, so is a massive bonus. Also, he's a friend of another new Clan player, Matt Keith, and can score some big goals. A treat for Clan fans, this one.

 Dundee have had a star signing too, former NHLer, John Mitchell, who has played with Anaheim Ducks and has a lot of AHL experience. Joining him, and the rest of the Stars team, is experienced Canadien forward Rob Ricci.

 Edinburgh Capitals have had a couple of good signings too! Sean Beattie joins the caps, and is a promising youngster. Another signing, is former ECHL player Riley Emmerson who played 350 games in ECHL experience!

 For Fife Flyers, Euan Forsyth joins the Flyers defence for his home town club, as the club hopes for success this year.

 Hull Stingrays have landed possibly their biggest signing yet, former captain Kurtis Dulle returns to the Rays.

 Nottingham Panthers, who will have their biggest ever start to a season when they play in Europes CHL on August 22nd! They have added their final players: Colby Cohen and Martin Podlesak. Also another backup netminder, former Hull Stingray Martins Raitums. He will back up Craig Kowalski for the CHL, Dan Green will backup for EIHL. Their huge training camp has begun. Check the Panthers YouTube for interviews with their new players as they start their new journey on the CHL trail.

 Sheffield Steelers completed their roster adding Cullen Eddy, a former AHL d-man.

Sorry this is late, we hope to get back to normal ASAP!








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