Thursday, 11 July 2024

Deeside Ducks Sign Charlie Spridgeon

The Deeside Ducks have announced the signing of another experienced NIHL player – Charlie Spridgeon - for the forthcoming Laidler Division season.

Spridgeon is a product of the Deeside junior system and has played over 130 competitive games at NIHL level over 5 seasons.

He has played most of his career at Deeside – apart from the 2021/22 season, when the rink was closed and he won the Laidler Division title with Telford.

Talking about joining the Ducks, Spridgeon said:

“I am really excited to start playing hockey again after missing all of last season through injury.  I think that we can have a really competitive season in this league and I’m looking forward to it.”

Ducks Lead Coach Peter Bleackley said of Spridgeon:

“It’s great to have Charlie on the squad this season. Having coached him as a junior, we know he brings good energy to a team with his work rate and net drive. Recently, injury has plagued his seasons at D1 but, now he is back to fitness, we are hoping for big things from him with the Ducks.”

Spridgeon will also continue to be an important member of the Dragons organisation and will train regularly with the senior team.

You can follow the progress of the new Deeside Ducks team as they prepare for their debut season in the NIHL Laidler Division on their Facebook page HERE