Cardiff Fire can announce that Defenceman Elis Sheppard has signed from the Slough Jets. Sheppard joined the Slough programme in 2012 representing the under 16โs and the under 18โs. Last season Elis was the assistant Captain of the Slough under 18 team. Despite only being 18 years old Elis has played the last 2 seasons in the National League as well as his junior commitments. The young defenceman finished last season as a champion wining the South East title with the Jets. ย Elis stands at 6โ1 and weighs almost 200lbs
Mark Cuddihy added โIts great to be able to bring Elis to Cardiff. For a big guy he skates very well, heโs quick and very calm on the puck. He carries the puck with confidence but takes care of his own end first. Heโs very much a stay at home D man. Iโve had a few conversations with Elis and Iโm very impressed with his attitude. Heโs very keen to learn and very keen to get going with Cardiff Fire. Iโve no doubt he will develop a great deal with us and the experience we have in our line up. I canโt wait to start working with himโ
