Local kid returns on a two-way deal with Bristol Pitbulls
Pictured above: Harewood against Guildford last season (photo Dave Williams)
The Devils are pleased to confirm Bayley Harewood will continue on a two-way agreement with the Devils this season.
Last year, he played in the NIHL with the Bristol Pitbulls, leading the team in scoring with 17 goals and 38 assists for 55 points in 50 games.
At 21 years old, Harewood is one of the top young prospects playing in the NIHL right now. Last season he played for the Devils throughout the month of pre-season games. He was called up for 3 games in the Challenge Cup and 1 League game throughout 2023-24.
Pictured above: Harewood scored in Belfast during pre-season (photo William Cherry)
Harewood played his youth hockey for the Junior Devils before making the move to Canada to continue his development. He returned to the UK and played the 2019-20 season in Basingstoke with the Bison. He started the 2021-22 season with the Bees IHC before moving to Telford mid-season.
He went on to win the League Championship with Telford and stayed with the Tigers to start the 2022-23 season. He made the move to Bristol during the 2022-23 season after 19 games in Telford. Between Telford and Bristol that season he played 48 games, scoring 19 goals and 31 assists for 50 points.
Pictured above: Harewood in pre-season action (photo James Assinder)
Harewood is looking to have another big year with Bristol and has his sights set on playing for the Devils, but right now his plan is to work hard and continue to improve with the Pitbulls.
“Bayley is a big, strong kid and he skates very well,” said Devils’ Head Coach Pete Russell.
“He could play at this level right now, but there are still elements of his game that he needs to work on. He will benefit from getting a lot of ice time in every situation in Bristol. He really needs to dial in this season and focus on the opportunity in front of him.
“Bayley will train with us all season long and we know he can step in and play for us when required, he proved that last year.
“With so many guys away with Team GB this pre-season, he will have plenty of opportunities to showcase his game at the EIHL level."
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