Invicta Dynamos coach Kevin Parrish delighted to see star defenceman Tim Smith return
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by Alex Hoad
Invicta Dynamos coach Kevin Parrish
has been boosted by the return of two-time defenceman-of-the-year
Tim Smith.
Smith (pictured), 23, left the club
earlier this campaign after four seasons in Gillingham to return to
his hometown of Sheffield, and played 22 games for the EPL
side Steeldogs.
Now he has fulfilled his promise to
return to the Mos and could line-up against Slough Jets in ENIHL
Division 1 on Saturday.
Parrish said: "It’s fantastic news.
He’s been like a wall for us back there and he’s exactly what we
need and means we don’t have to look for another defenceman.
"It all kind of happened out of the
blue. I got a text on Sunday after the game asking if he could come
back or if he’d burnt his bridges.
"He looks in shape and quicker than
before he left – we’re getting an even better Tim Smith.
"Tim is also a big character to
have on our roster, with excellent leadership qualities.
"His drive and determination could
be an important factor as we look to improve our league position
before driving for the play-offs."
After hosting Slough, Mos face a
cup game at Chelmsford Chieftains on Sunday night, although neither
team can catch leaders Romford.
Parrish said: "Saturday is the most
important game but we want to win both.
He has a fully-fit squad to
choose from, with the exception of long-term absentee Michael Timms
(knee), while Dan Fudger is banned from Saturday’s game.
Thursday, January 26 2012
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