Jay Lucas. Photo by Andy Grant.
Whitley Warriors are delighted to announce the re-signing of forward Jay Lucas for the 2023-24 season.
19-year-old forward Jay Lucas came through Billingham’s junior system before joining Whitley Under 18s and Under 20s in 2019-20, where he was named England U18 North Most Penalty Minutes, a title also previously held by former Whitley Warriors Liam Smedley and Tom Ralph.
A late addition to the roster last season, Lucas has not recreated his haul of penalty minute at senior level, recording only 10 minutes in penalties in 2022-23, with 2 assists for the young forward also on the board.
“I’m lucky to have had the opportunity to play on a team with such elite statuses,” Lucas said yesterday. “But having another under someone who changed the meaning of hockey in the UK, I see myself and the team pushing and aiming to excel a lot more.”
Head Coach Tony Hand sees potential in Lucas. “Jay is a young player I look forward to working with and try and help bring the best out of him,” he told us.
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