The Peterborough Evening Telegraph
Jarvis will be in the Hunt for more trophies next season
Teenage star Jarvis Hunt has signed a new two-year contract with Peterborough Phantoms.
The 18-year-old enjoyed a breakthrough season at Planet Ice in 2019-20 thanks to some high energy displays.
Only injuries stopped him racking up more than 11 points in 37 outings, stats that included a hat-trick against Leeds Chiefs.
Hunt certainly caught the attention of Phantoms’ fans as well as club coach Slava Koulikov as he won the ‘Development Player-of-the-Year’ and ‘Young Player of the Year’ prizes for last season.
Hunt said: “I’m really pleased to have signed for another two years in Peterborough.
I can’t wait to get started with my team-mates and look forward to working with Slava again.
“We have an amazing fanbase and they will be seeing some great hockey next year!”
Hunt began his hockey career with a stint in Slough, before joining the Phantoms’ Junior set up in 2015-16.
He made his senior Phantoms debut in the 2017-18 season.
Koulikov added: “Jarvis is a young, hungry player who wants to improve every day and I have been really pleased with his transition and progression from junior to senior hockey in the last year.
“Early in the season, when
Corey McEwen was out for six weeks with an injury, we had to change our lines with Jarvis stepping up into a top nine position.
“And I thought he did a good job and took his chance really well.
“He’s a strong kid who skates well and has a good shot. He also is not afraid to play the physical game and fans got excited last season with some big hits.”
“This will be Jarvis’ third year with us and I believe with a lot of hard work and commitment this summer, he can cement a regular spot in the line-up.
“I’m really forward to be working with Jarvis next season.”