Jack Watkins makes Telford Tigers return
Telford Tigers will see another Watkins jersey on the ice this season – Jack Watkins.
The younger brother of coach and general manager Tom is returning for his second stint at the club.
Jack, now 24, played 48 games for the Tigers in the 2010/11 season.
“It’s an honour to sign back for the Tigers. I loved my time with the club when I was 17,” he said.
“Obviously a lot has changed in the organisation and the league since then, but Tom is putting together a great squad and it’s exciting to be part of that. I can’t wait to get going come September.”
Since he left Tigers, Jack has played 95 games in the Elite League with a season each at Hull Stingrays and the Dundee Stars, after which the 6ft forward spent two seasons with Manchester Phoenix before a year with Milton Keynes Lightning.
He also has experience in the NIHL, scoring 18 goals and getting 12 assists last season with the Billingham Stars. Jack has also represented GB at both under-18 and under-20 level.
Coach Watkins is happy to have his brother back at the club.
He said: “Jack is a very dependable player, coachable, solid defensively and a good penalty killer. He is a big strong kid.
“I know he will fit right into our locker room and help the new team to gel.”
