The Legend Returns

[rocket]

It is with great pleasure that we can announce the return of Dwayne Newman to Milton Keynes. Dog has agreed to sign for Thunder as both a player and as part of the coaching team for next season. Obviously we are thrilled that a player of Dogs quality and experience will be part of the Thunder setup, as Simon Howard explained;

"It already feels like a long summer and after a lot of reflection and thoughts upon last season it was apparent to Dave and me that the team needed a stronger spine. The net minding was a positive last year which showed at the end of season awards with Dave Cassidy winning 3 awards however we needed more."

"The first part of the plan was to strengthen the defence therefore the signing of Dwayne Newman fresh off the back of an ENL championship means so much to the MK Thunder’s plans and to me."

"I have known Dog for over 10 years since we first played together in Telford, then the MK Kings days and of course with the Lightning for 4 successful years. As a person there is no one who I hold in higher esteem and as a player he shares my ethics of hard work and discipline and will expect 100% from himself and those all around him."

"It was no secret that the Thunder conceded too many goals last season and we needed an experienced import D man. Last season we tried to address this with two European D men who both fell short of the mark whereas with Dog we know what we are getting and that’s experience, toughness and a leader."

"The key to developing a winning team is to surround your young talent with people who want to win; have tasted success and can breed that same culture into teammates who have yet to experience it. We have a young base of exciting players therefore a guy like Dog will be vital to both addressing the balance of the team whilst also bringing fresh ideas and his winning ethos from both a playing point of view and to share the coaching responsibilities with the Thunder."

"With the signing of Dog alongside a core of young British players plus experienced guys like JR and hopefully one or two further players with EPL experience the Thunder will now be able to confidently compete with the best in the league this year."

Further signings will be announced soon alongside details of trials for young players who want a place with the Thunder this season.

[slugmeister]

Phew, !!!!


What a great start, what a great signing,

Awesome !!!!!!!!

[Rumble8]

Originally Posted by slugmeister

Phew, !!!!


What a great start, what a great signing,

Awesome !!!!!!!!

Echo that! Incredible signing and even MORE reason to go watch Thunder games next season. VERY happy with that one

[bunnie]

Welcome back Dog.

[go canucks go!]

Great to see Dog back in MK colours.... What a signing for Thunder!... Im sure he will be a huge influence on and off the ice.

[skater mum]

Welcome Back Dwayne...... And Welcome back Joy woo hoo x x x Missed ya both

[Rumble8]

Originally Posted by skater mum

Welcome Back Dwayne...... And Welcome back Joy woo hoo x x x Missed ya both

Brilliant! There's a double headline right there - "Newman brings Joy back to Milton Keynes"

[Highlander]

In the opinion of many (myself included ) Dog is the best defence man ever to pull on an MK shirt.

It is fantastic to see him back in the Thunder Dome. Pure class
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[Thomas]

When you say MK does that only include Lightning because if it includes Kings the best defenceman was Paterson.

[NLG]

That's a matter of opinion Thomas.

Welcome home Dog and Joy. This made me VERY happy!
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