Thanks For The Send-Off - Martin

Last updated : 09 April 2008 By Covsupport News Service
Neal Martin has thanked the Coventry Blaze support for the send off he received in his final matches for Britain's Premier Ice Hockey team.

Aalborg bound Martin,described by Paul,our Ice Hockey correspondant, as "one of the best players he has ever seen in a Blaze shirt" told the CT: "The send off I received was fantastic.

"I realised how much people have appreciated your efforts and that just makes it harder to leave. "I've made Coventry my home and it will be hard to leave.

"People have seen my face around here for long enough and now it is time for a frsh challenge."

The Skydome stages the international between Paul Thompson's Team GB and Sweden U20's tomorrow night. Tickets are available from the Sky Dome in Croft Road.