SHEFFIELD, U.K.- Ukrainian defenceman, Pavel Gomeniuk, has returned to the Sheffield Steeldogs for a second season after an influential 2011/12 campaign.
As one of the veterans of the side, Gomeniuk lead the Steeldogs defence and was the team’s third top points scorer overall. The 34 year old recorded a total of 44 points, with 11 goals, 33 assists and 169 penalty minutes.
After moving from the Ukraine to the U.K. in 2002, Gomeniuk has played for Solihull Kings in BNL and the Hull Stringrays and the Newcastle Vipers in the Elite League. The powerful defenceman also helped the Manchester Phoenix win the EPL League Title in 2010/11.
Both Steeldogs player/coach, Andre Payette, and owner, Shane Smith, were delighted the Ukrainian has returned for a second season.
Gomeniuk re-signs for a second season with the Steeldogs (picture courtesy of the Sheffield Steeldogs)
Smith said, “ I am pleased to see Pasha back in a Steeldogs shirt for 2012-2013 season, as I am sure our fans will be”.
“Our defence will definitely be the strongest in league, without a doubt”.
Payette commented, “I think he is one of the best passers of the puck in the EPL and his experience is extremely valuable to our team”.
“I am extremely happy to have Pasha back and hopefully we can win a trophy next year”.
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