MORGAN’S BACK!

Peterborough Phantoms have announced the return of top British defencemen James Morgan to the ice hockey team.

James Morgan returns to the fold and adds to an impressive defensive core with Hutchinson, Newman and Duncombe already taking their place on the Phantoms blue line for 2010-2011.

Coach Cruickshank is excited about the signing – “I”m thrilled to have retained the services of James Morgan. From day one I’ve said that Morgy can be a difference maker for us and be a big part of our success here.

“James provides skill from the back but also a grit and physical presence that we need to add to the mix. I believe that we have three of the top british D-men in the league now and throw in Dog’s leadership and heart and I think you have a winning d-core.

“Our jigsaw is almost finished for the coming season and the addition of James was a huge piece. A couple of final pieces and we will be off and running and I’m really getting excited about the make up of this team. I am truly happy with what we have in place so far.”

Morgan himself says he’s equally pleased to be back – “I’m really excited about the new season and the new faces in the locker room along with a very well structured coaching system and I have no doubt that Phantoms will be the fittest team in the league. I feel we have the team to go all the way again and I’m just buzzing to be back where I love playing.”

Phantoms are looking to complete the last pieces of the recruitment jigsaw over the next few weeks as the new season approaches. If you haven’t been before give it a try – it’s all action excitement. Don’t worry too much about the rules, other fans will help – just cheer on the Phantoms!

Photos: Paul Young