Racine brothers back with the Fire for 2021-22

Cardiff Fire are pleased to announce the return of both Justin Racine and Cedric Racine for the upcoming 2021-22 season.

Canadian born brothers Justin and Cedric Racine have agreed to return to the line-up. Both brothers started their hockey careers Slough before heading to Cardiff during the 2019-20 season. Justin 28, is a big physical defenceman whilst younger brother Cedric is a fast-skating winger.

Forward Cedric Racine in action

Director of Hockey and Head Coach Mark Cuddihy added:

Both guys are fantastic on and off the ice. Justin is a physical player, an older head that will bring calm on the ice and in the room. We called Justin up to the Fire 1 team last season and he looked comfortable at that level. He makes good safe plays and adds a lot of size to our blue line, we have another very young team so having older heads like Justin is important for us. Cedric was signed for the Fire 2 team last time out, but only ended up playing in 9 games, he stepped up to the D1 one team early on and played in 24 games in D1. Cedric is a well-disciplined player with bags of speed. He played a crucial role for us as the season went on and he started pre-season looking very sharp. I am excited to see him develop even more this season. Our dressing room is very important for us and both players are hugely popular figures in the room. I am delighted they’re both back.

Welcome back Justin and Cedric! #FireItUp

Defenceman Justin Racine in action

Watch this space for more signing announcements in the coming weeks. You can catch the new team in action for our first home game of the season on Saturday 2 October at 7pm.

CLICK HERE for a full list of upcoming fixtures for the new season.

Photos: James Assinder