Whitley Warriors are delighted to announce that netminder Josh Crane will once again take his place between the pipes this coming season.
After playing for Solihull Barons in the Under 16s league between 2009 and 2013, Crane switched to Coventry Blaze’s junior setup, dividing his ice time between the Under 16s and Under 18s teams and primarily icing for the latter in the following two seasons to register a save percentage of 91.5% in 17 league games in their 2015-16 campaign.
Crane then made his senior debut for NIHL 2’s Coventry Blaze in their 2016-17 season as well as making 18 appearances in the Under 20s league during which he recorded his best save percentage to date with 94.1%. In 2017, the netminder stepped up to NIHL 1 to gain experience with Milton Keynes Thunder whilst also featuring on 8 occasions for Coventry in NIHL 2, icing in the Under 20s league and being available to play for EIHL sides Milton Keynes Lightning and Edinburgh Capitals. Crane made the move to Whitley Bay in 2021 where he has since been a solid presence in the Warriors goal ever since.
“I’m excited for a new challenge with this Warriors team,” Josh said. “I love playing in front of our fans, I really appreciate the passion they bring week in week out. We have shown some incredible young talent over the last year and I am keen to help lead this team forward.”
“Josh had some big games for us last year and I am looking for him to be a top performer for us this year,” Head Coach Tony Hand said.
Josh is immediately available for player sponsorship – go to his Sponsorship page
Welcome back Josh!