Local lad pens new Stars deal

KITMART Dundee Stars have re-signed defenceman Kris Inglis for the 2020/21 Elite League campaign.

The Dundee-born defender has penned a new deal that will keeping him playing at the DIA for another year.

He first joined the Stars in 2016, while he continued playing with the Scottish National League side Dundee Comets on a two-way contract and also icing with Dundee Stars U/20s.

He has developed over the past four years and is now an integral part of the Stars defence core.

Last season, Inglis picked up six assists and featured in 26 matches, after a spell on the sidelines with injury.

The 22-year-old also boasts two winners medals after helping Comets to the 2017-2018 SNL League and Play-off Championships.

After signing Inglis up for his fifth season at Dundee Ice Arena, Stars head coach, Omar Pacha said: “Kris has been a vital part of our team over the last few years and he has really shown a lot of improvement.

“Last year he really put himself out there as a steady and effective defenceman and this year I think it is really important for him to take the next step and to continue his improvement.

“Kris is still really young but we are really confident that he is able to take that next step.

“Kris has got all the tools – he skates well, he can be physical and he reads the play really well.

“But he is one of those guys who needs to stay healthy and he will learn by playing more, which will help him to improve on every aspect of his game.”

After penning his new deal, Inglis said: “I am delighted.

“Dundee is my home and the feeling of playing for this club is such an honour.

“I am glad things are slowly beginning to get back to normal in this country and the prospect of the season starting before the end of the year is very exciting.

“Playing under Pach is great.

“There is a fine line between being tough but fair and he balances it well.

“Pach gave me my first real opportunity to play some serious minutes two years ago and it meant a lot to get that opportunity.

“If I can stay fit and work even harder than previous years then I am sure I will keep improving and will strive to make this club as successful as possible.”

Kris is Stars’ seventh signing of the summer and joins Craig Garrigan, Anthony Beauregard, Connor Sills, Michael Poirier, Brett Orr and Craig Moore on the roster for next season.