Whitley Warriors are delighted to announce the signing of talented young defenceman Will Daley from Widnes Wild.
Will, 16, started playing hockey at Whitley Bay, captaining the Under 16s while also playing for Solway Under 16s and Whitley Under 18s. Daley made the move to Widnes earlier this season but has decided a return home is his next move.
“I started playing hockey at Whitley Bay when I was 4 years old so to be offered the opportunity to come back as a Warrior is an honour,” Daley told us. “I can’t wait to skate out to a packed Hillheads crowd wearing a Warriors jersey.”
Head Coach Tony Hand said, “I was disappointed to learn that Will had left our junior system at the end of last season as he had trained with us a number of times. He has played against us three times this season and I have been impressed with his abilities. When I learned he was looking to come ‘home’ I reached out and it was a no brainer to bring him in. I’m looking forward to seeing him in a Warriors shirt and I know he will do well.”
Daley will wear the number 12 shirt, which is available for Own and Loan immediately.
Welcome to Warriors, Will!