Another Grand Slammer Returning
“With the team we had last year and what we all achieved it was a no brainer to return to the Steelers” the words of returning Grand Slam forward Patrick Watling
“Of course with the year we had there are always other options, but with so many of last years team returning, the chance to win again and add to that the opportunity to play in the CHL and the decision was not a hard one
“When you arrive at a new club there is always some uncertainty, how you will settle and how things will pan out, knowing I was coming back to a great organisation and City made the decision easier
“Winning is fun and we all want to win again, also we want to test ourselves in the CHL against the best that is out there. I’m excited to return and walk back into the arena and see everyone again including the incredible fans”
Head coach Aaron Fox confirmed the signing of Watling, who scored 27 goals and 76 points in just 68 games last year, saying “Watling came in and was an impact player for us last year.
“He has the ability to change the game on his own. Plays with high pace and compete and is extremely hard to handle on the rush.
“Patrick was a big part of our power-play being 1st in the league and a player that I still think has more in the tank with being able to focus just on hockey.
“He is such an important piece of our core group to get back”.
