Peterborough Islanders Defence Takes Shape

PETERBOROUGH, UK – The Peterborough Islanders defensive corps is taking shape ahead of the new English National League season, with the re-signing of three members of last years squad and a new addition to the team.
 
The Isles welcome back young defencemen Adrian Worth and Zandy Cleves for another year, to the delight of team Coach Richard Wheatley:
 
“It’s great to have a young player of Zandy’s calibre back in an Islanders shirt. He’s got a bright future in the sport and is a real asset to the team. He’s strong in his own end and is getting better and better going forward; he’ll be a big player for us this season.”
 
“ Adrian’s a big lad with a lot of potential. He put in some good performances against strong teams last year and we’ll be looking for him to continue to work hard on his development and become more consistent.”
 
The city side also welcome back veteran D man Steve Wren for the coming season. Steve, brother of Islanders netminder Simon Wren, brings with him a wealth of experience and a tenacious work ethic. “Few people are as competitive as Steve, he has a great work ethic and is driven to win. His years of experience and determination make him a key part of the team” said Wheatley.
 
The Islanders are also delighted to welcome Scott Webster to the team. Scott has been playing for some of the British Militaries top teams for nearly a decade and was a member of the Combined Services team, which brings together the best players from HM Forces to compete in tournaments both in the UK and abroad.
 
Prior to that he was a member of the Solway Sharks in the Scottish National League, and the Isles newest member happily admits he isn’t one to shy away from a physical battle: “I love to throw a few hits out there, and I definitely prefer the more physical games. I’m really looking forward to the new season and the challenges ahead of us” the Isles newest member said.
 
“Scott’s going to be a great addition for the Islanders” Wheatley said after “He’s a strong, no nonsense guy who is uncompromising in his own end. In the past he has also played as a forward, so if we need to change things up a little bit he also gives us a real option there. He’s already slotted right in with the rest of the team and I am sure he’ll be a hit with the fans”
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