The club can confirm they have agreed terms with two Canadian players, David Thomson and Eric Henderson.
27-year-old forward Thomson and 26-year-old Henderson will join Telford Tigers after initially signing with the STS Sanok squad in Poland at the start of the 2024/25 season.
Thomson’s playing career has seen him ice in various Western leagues including the North American Hockey League and East Coast Hockey League before making a break into Europe. Thomson’s stint in Europe saw him ice for Vimmerby HC, competing in the HockeyEttan league where he put up a respectable 20 point in 24 games.
David is looking forward to joining the Telford roster commenting;
“I’m very excited to be a Tiger. I’ve heard nothing but good things about how the players are treated and the desire to win within the locker room. Ultimately, I’m excited to help the team have a deep playoff run and play for a professional organisation.”
Henderson similarly started out his playing career across Canada and the US, including staring in line ups in the Ontario Hockey League, U Sports University League and Southern Professional Hockey League. Henderson similarly made the move into European hockey joining the STS Sanok squad in Poland earlier this year.
Eric is also excited to be signing with Telford Tigers saying;
“I am super excited to be joining such a great organisation like Telford. Being part of a passionate and dedicated team is a great opportunity for myself. I look forward to meeting everyone and contributing to the teams success!”
Telford Tigers Head Coach and General Manager commented on the two additions saying;
“It’s been a poor start to the season for us, performances and results aren’t to the level that we believe we are capable of and collectively as a team we are responsible. Regrettably we have to let someone go and unfortunately have made the difficult decision to release Zach, but this should be a wake up call to every player in that locker room.
We have been fortunate to secure two players who we have spent a lot time researching, scouting and building a picture of. We have spoken to former coaches and teammates, all who have positive comments about both these indivdiuals as players and people who will bring more quality and leadership to the team.
Eric is a guy with good size, a strong two way player with the ability to help improve both our PP & PK. David is a skilled centre who is good in the face of circle, a good shot and offensive instincts with the ability to see the ice.
I think adding two players with the calibre and experience who know each other extremely well will help them settle in, with both guys extremely keen to arrive in the UK.”
Subject to a successful transfer of the players to the club, the Canadian duo is expected to travel from Poland to the UK in the next week and will be part of the training and playing squad with immediate effect.
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