Solent Pick Up Penny
As September grows near, the Solent Devils continue to add to their 2024/25 squad.
Today, the Solent Devils would like to welcome British forward Travis Penny to the club!
The 21 year old brings more skill and youth to the Solent Devils forward core from the Oxford City Stars where he has spent the past season.
Penny has collected a range of hockey experience at a young age having played in the league for multiple years including 2023/24 and 2021/22 both of which were playing for the Oxford City Stars. Travis also comes to us from a predominantly Basingstoke past having played with them as a junior and stepping up to play for the Basingstoke Buffalo (NIHL 2) in 2018/19 at the age of 15. Since that season he has spent the majority of his time with the Buffalo but has also played a stint with the Basingstoke Bison (NIHL National) in 2022/23 which also saw him get some National League playoff experience.
Last season saw Penny play 25 games where he picked up 12 points. Travis also played in all of Oxford’s playoff games last season.
Travis Penny had this to say about joining Solent,
I’m really excited to be signing for Solent for the 2024/25 season. I am looking forward to getting started and being included in a great roster and playing in front of some amazing supporters that love their hockey!
Travis went on to discuss what made him choose Solent,
Signing for Solent was an easy decision to make, after speaking with Muzza I knew I wanted to be on board and be involved with a well drilled team and great players that play some exciting hockey and did really well last season.
We asked Penny what he plans to bring to the team in 2024/25,
I will bring hard work, a good hockey IQ and contribute with goals and assists to help the team succeed in both the league and Cup competitions.
Head Coach Alex Murray had this to say regarding his latest aquisition,
I’m pleased to be able to add another new face in former Bison Travis Penny.
Trav is young but already has experience of playing in the National League, and was a consistent figure in the Oxford line up last year.
He then went on to discuss how Travis will impact the Devils line-up,
His skill set will work in a small rink as his quick hands and IQ will enable him to excel on the smaller ice surface.
I’m looking forward to Travis coming and showing us what he can do.
Travis Penny will wear the #42 jersey for the Solent Devils.
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
