Ben Davies Completes Brit Pack

Pictured above: Davies playing in his 800th game last season (photo Rebecca Brain)

The Devils are pleased to confirm the re-signing of forward Ben Davies for the 2023-24 season. 

Davies returns for a third straight season of his second stint with his hometown team.  Born and bred in Cardiff, he played his youth hockey in Cardiff and turned pro with the Devils in 2007-08.  He played seven seasons for the Devils before moving on to play two seasons in Glasgow (2014-2016) and three in Guildford (2017-2020). 

Pictured above: Davies roughs up a Fife Flyer (photo James Assinder)

After icing briefly for the Manchester Storm for the Elite Series in the Covid shortened season of 2020-21, he signed back with the Devils ahead of the 2021-22 season and went on to lift the Playoff Championship at the end of that season. 

Davies played in his 800^th game in all Elite League competitions last season, reaching the milestone against the Dundee Stars on the 4^th of December.  Now at 32 years old, he has found his role with the Devils as a high-energy centreman and one of the league’s top penalty killers. 

Pictured above: Davies celebrates a goal with Riley Brandt (photo James Assinder)

Pete Russell spoke about the re-signing of Davies:

"I’m delighted to welcome Ben Davies back for his 10th season in Devils jersey.

"Ben makes me feel really old as I coached him when he was 14 years old and on many national teams. Personally I’m pumped to be his coach during his 10th season - that’s so cool. 

"Ben is a player who gives everything to the team on and off the ice. He has a huge heart and the highest compete level. He protects the puck well, will play in the hard areas and has a habit of scoring important goals all the way through his career.

"The best part is he is a Cardiff lad through and through and the Devils mean everything to him. I am really looking forward to working with Ben again."