HERE COMES HARCUP
As we look to the 2024-2025 season, the Solent Devils continue to add to their roster.
Today, the Solent Devils would like to welcome British forward Harry Harcup to the club!
The 24 year old brings experience to the Solent Devils forward core from the Bees IHC (Now known as Berkshire Bees) where he has spent the past 3 seasons.
Harcup has collected a range of high level hockey experience at a young age having played in the league for many years on teams such as, Bracknell Hornets, Slough Jets and Chelmsford Chieftains. Harry also wore the “A” for England U23 in 2021-22.
Last season saw Harcup split his time between NIHL National and NIHL 2 playing 40 games for the Bees IHC as well as making 4 playoff appearances for the team. His time playing in NIHL 2 saw him join the Basingstoke Buffalo for 8 games where he put up an outstanding 18 points! He also joined the team for their championship playoff run playing in all 4 games picking up 4 points,
Harcup had this to say about joining Solent,
Signing for Solent is a great feeling for me. It’s a team that I’ve always admired in the past. Playing against them many times and having battles, watching them play in playoff finals on many different occasions. It’s no secret this team competes for cups whether that be league or playoffs every year and I’m very excited to be a part of that.
When asked what made him decide on signing with the team, Harry had this to say
The key factor for me was looking at the team that Muzza was putting together and I know of most the boys and I’m confident this team will compete and want to win cups and that’s what I want.
Harcup concluded by discussing what his goals for the upcoming season involve,
I’d like to think the pace and intensity of my game whilst playing national league will serve me well. Winning the cup with Buffalo was good experience under my belt getting a lot of ice and having a bigger role on the team I think will help with the forthcoming season.
Head Coach Alex Murray had this to say about his latest signing,
I’m delighted to have added Harry to our line up. Following a year between the Bee’s in National and a stint at the end of the season at the Buffalo, Harry was one of my top targets when I knew he was available.
Murray went on to discuss how he thinks Harcup will fit in with the team,
Having spoken to several former team mates of Harry, and with him directly on the phone, I knew right away that he would be a perfect fit for our team. His attitude and professionalism will suit our locker room and his work rate and goalscoring ability at this level will help our forward core.
Alex wrapped up by saying the following,
I’m really excited to see what Harry can achieve as a Devil and I’m confident he will be a fan favourite
Harry Harcup will wear #17 for the Solent Devils, this number was formerly worn by Liam Coleman.
Solent Devils are looking for Own and Loan Sponsors for the up coming season as well as Team Sponsors. If you are interested in being involved and supporting the team then please get in touch now by emailing Kerry on devilssupporters@outlook.com
