McTimoney Chiropractic Bracknell Hornets are pleased to announce the signing of 23 year old netminder, Matthew Croyle from Widnes Wild.
Matt started his senior hockey career in Sheffield with the Spartans during the 2014-15 campaign where he played 4 games in the NIHL 1 plus an additional 2 games with the Sheffield Senators. In the 2015-16 campaign, Matt continued in the net in Sheffield with the U20s team (Scimitars) as well playing with the 2 senior teams, Spartans and Senators where he played for a total of 21 games with an average SVS% of 91.2%.
Matt moved west and played for Widnes Wild for the last three season where he played a total of 78 games which left him with an average SVS% of 92.4%. During those 3 season, Widnes Wild also took part in the Playoffs where Matt played an additional 7 games with an average SVS% of 92.5%
After signing with the Hornets, Matt said “With a job move down south for the coming season I contacted Mark at the Hornets to see what opportunity there may be to play in Bracknell and I’m pleased to say it’s worked out well. I’m looking forward to a change of scenery playing for the Hornets and also the challenges of a new league set up in NIHL1 South. Hopefully we can put in some big performances early in the season and set the tone for the rest of the year and I’m looking forward to seeing how good this team can be. I’m excited to get going in September!”
Head Coach Mark Saunders said “Matt is a well-established netminder and a proven winner in the North NIHL leagues and I’m very happy he’s been able to commit to the Hornets for the upcoming season. I know Matt from working with him in the England National Team Program in his strength and conditioning role and I know he’s a true professional in everything he does – I’m looking forward to him bringing that pro-level to the Hornets. He comes well recommenced from Mike Clancy at the Widnes Wild and I’d like to thank Mike for helping with Matt’s move to us for the 2019-20 season. I’m looking forward to seeing him win us some games.”
We are also delighted to announce that Matt’s jerseys are available with our Player Sponsorship Scheme – £100 each or both for £150!
If you would like to take part in this amazing opportunity, please contact us via email at info@bracknellhornets.com to get your name on his jerseys for the 2019/20 season.