Tommy Watkins has left Coventry BlazeIce Hockey Club to sign for Telford Tigers as a player coach for the 2010/11 season.
Watkins was at Coventry for ten years and told the Blaze website: "I have had ten fantastic seasons with Coventry, including a brilliant
testimonial year, and am moving on with their best wishes and support,"
said Watkins. "The team there - Paul Thompson, Andy Buxton and Mike
Cowley - have been like family.
"I live in Telford so I have followed eagerly what has been happening
with the Tigers and their new set-up. I see this as a good opportunity
for me."
The Blaze Assistant Coach comments on the move, "It's a great loss to
the organisation, he's greatly respected by the players, management and
coaching team and he'll be missed by all."
The Blaze Management and staff would like to thank Tommy for his
unrivalled dedication and devotion to the Blaze and wishes him every
success with his new club.