Bees bolster squad with signing of young forward
BRACKNELL BEES has announced the latest member of its 2020/21 squad as Josh Ealey-Newman has committed to another year with the club.
Bees head coach Doug Sheppard confirmed the signing of the young forward on Thursday.
The 21-year-old was a mid-season signing last year and slotted straight in to the Bees finishing just shy of a point per game.
Josh learned his hockey in
Slough, putting up over two points per game in 2014/15 with the NIHL2 Slough Jets togetherwith an amazing 44+18 in just 17Under 18 games.
He moved up a level in 2015/16 to NIHL1 with Oxford City Stars where he scored six points in 16 games while also recording 51 points from 20 games in NIHL2 with Haringey Racers.
In 2016/17 he transferred to Bracknell and pulled on a Hornets Jersey for the first time.
In 2017/18 he first wore the black, white and gold of the Bees with 12 appearances which saw him post his first three goals for the club.
At the same time, he scored 45 points from 25 games.
And the 2018/19 season was another productive one, with 34 points from 28 games.
Last season he was brought in to the Bees at the midway point.
The club said that he adapted quickly to the step up in leagues and his style of playmade himvery successful.
A tough physical attitude combined with the knowledge to be in the right place at the right time saw him net 15 times plus 14 helpers in his 30 games.
Doug said: “Josh made a big impact when he joined us last season.
“He’s a glue guy that can play up and down the line-up, Josh slots in well with skilled players but can also play a rugged physical game.
“He always seems to be in right spot on the ice and has a good finishing touch.”
Having committed again to the Bees Josh said: “I’m excited for the season ahead can’t wait to be back playing in front of the Bees fans again. Hopefullywe can pick up fromwhere we left off.”