Matthew Myers joins Coaching Staff

Pictured above: Myers in action for the Devils during the 2019-20 season (photo Dave Williams)

Matthew Myers is returning to the Cardiff Devils, but this time he will be behind the bench as an assistant coach. The GB and Devils legend has retired from playing and is starting out his coaching career with his hometown team. 

Myers played over 1,100 Elite League games in all competitions over an 18 year career that saw him win a total of 17 major titles - 7 Challenge Cups, 7 Playoff Championships and 3 League Titles.  He also played over 100 games for the GB Men's National Team winning Gold three times.  

Pictured above: Myers celebrates the 2018-19 Playoff Championship (photo Dave Williams)

He split his Elite League career between his hometown Devils and the Nottingham Panthers before finishing his professional career with Morzine in France last season.  He worked with the Team GB coaching staff this past April before the team travelled to Prague for the IIHF World Championships. 

Head Coach Pete Russell talked about the hiring of Myers as his assistant coach:

"I have known Matthew for a very long time and coached him for years with the National Team.  I was very impressed with him this past April when we had him working with the National team in our training camp ahead of the World Championships.

"I know what specific skills he can help our team with - faceoffs, net front battles, defensive zone, tipping pucks - but I also know how eager he is to progress as a coach.  

"I know he will challenge me at times, which is always a good thing to have in a coaching staff and he will have the respect of the players, some of who he played alongside and won titles with.  

"I am looking forward to working together this season and having another winner in our locker room."  

Matthew Myers sat down with Devils TV to discuss his new role as assistant coach.  Watch the full interview below: