29 year old defenceman Martyn Gray returns for his 3rd season with the Cardiff Fire after joining for the 2019/20 season from Oxford City Stars.
Martyn started his hockey life in Cardiff juniors before heading to Swindon where he made his senior debut for the Swindon Wildcats ENL team in 2009/10. Hockey then took Martyn to Sheffield where he played NIHL hockey for 5 years for the Senators. During the 2016/17 season Martyn returned south signing for the Bracknell Hornets before moving across to the Oxford City Stars for the 2017/18 and 2018/19 season. The following season saw Martyn return back to his native Wales where he signed for the Fire.
Head Coach Elis Sheppard said:
The signing of Martyn is such a great re-addition to the team. Martyn is a leader, who is a calming influence at the back. He is a no nonsense shut-down defence man, but can also chip in with goals and assists. It’s great to have him back.
Martyn was holding off signing this season due to his acceptance into the military. But the start date he has been given, has allowed him to sign this week and he goes straight into the line-up for tonight’s game against Bristol.
Welcome back to the Fire family, Martyn! #FireItUp
