DEVILS RETAIN DUFFY
Today the Solent Devils have penned a deal to see experienced 36 year old goaltender Mark Duffy stay at Solent for the 2024-25 season.
Duffy will be returning to the club for his 5th straight season between the Devils’ pipes.
Mark Duffy was apart of the 2021 Solent Devils team who won the Spring Cup!
We asked Duffy how it felt to be back at Solent,
It feels great to be back! I’ve enjoyed everything about being part of this club and I’m so happy to be continuing. It’s a great club with a great view on where we’re going and a brilliant loyal and supportive fan base. Can’t wait to pull the jersey on again this season!
Mark spoke on how his 2023-24 season was interrupted with injury and work commitments,
Last season was a difficult one personally, an injury stopping me from being as available as I would have liked to be alongside a difficult and busy year at work. The real world calls sometimes and gets in the way of hockey, but that doesn’t change the desire to be playing and get out there to help the boys again this season.
Looking to September, Duffy had this to say,
It’s going to be a big change this year, with some new guys and a longer season coming but we’ve still got a great squad with exciting and experienced additions coming in. I’m looking forward to being part of a Solent team that keeps pushing and is right in the mix for silverware again this year!
Teammate and Head Coach Alex Murray had this to say regarding his latest retention,
It’s really good to bring back Duffy again for the up and coming season. Mark is an influential member of our team who makes positive impact on and off the ice.
Reflecting on last season, Murray added,
He will be the first to admit that last season wasn’t ideal and he will be working hard to get back to fitness and compete with both Aaron and Rory.
Duffy’s influence in our room is a crucial part of our success and culture and so I’m really happy he has agreed to return.
Mark Duffy will continue to wear #98 for the club.
The 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
