NIHL Signing News

NIHL News

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Whitely Warriors have further added to their roster today with the re-signings of long-serving forward Martin Crammond and defenceman Dan Pye. Starting out in Whitley’s junior setup in 2002, Crammond went on to make his debut for the Warriors in their 2005-06 campaign and has since played a further eleven seasons at Hillheads, proving to be a reliable, consistent and committed player throughout his career. Chipping in with six assists last season, Crammond continued to support the offensive efforts of his team mates and he will no doubt work just as hard to contribute when he lines up with the Warriors again in September. Also returning to David Longstaff’s roster is blue liner Dan Pye who joins the Warriors for a fourth consecutive season. Missing out on some of Whitley’s fixtures in his most recent outing with the club, Pye managed to pick up seven points in twenty league games for Whitley, bettering the points production of his previous campaign. Bringing experience to the Warriors’ defensive unit, Pye takes his place alongside fellow ‘D’ men Harry Harley and Josh Maddock as Whitley’s squad continues to grow.

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Meanwhile, Billingham Stars have confirmed that outstanding netminder James Flavell will once again take his place between the pipes when the Teessiders head out onto the ice in September. Accomplishing a save percentage of 91.2% in twenty six league games last season, Flavell continues to be Billingham’s first choice shot stopper due to his proficiency in net, his ability to deal with high pressure situations and his wealth of experience at this level. A standout signing for the Stars, Flavell will make a welcome return to The Forum in September for what will be his seventh consecutive season at the Teesside-based club.

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In other news, Telford Tigers One have re-signed captain Jason Silverthorn who is set to play a fourth season for the Shropshire outfit as the club take their place in the NIHL. Achieving an outstanding seventy one points in fifty two games for the Tigers last season, Canadian-born Silverthorn made his debut in British Ice Hockey in 2006 with Edinburgh Capitals and went onto play a further seven seasons in the Elite League, icing with Cardiff Devils for two seasons before moving to Hull Stingrays. Playing for the Tigers in the EPL since parting company with Hull, Silverthorn has offered Telford excellent leadership whilst setting his sights on goal and it is these qualities which will be much sought after next season as Telford compete in the NIHL. 

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