Danny Rose improving at Telford Tigers
Coach Tom Watkins will put his faith in the continued development of young defenceman Danny Rose at Telford Tigers next season.
The 21-year-old will return to Shropshire for a fifth successive campaign, following his arrival from Nottingham in 2012 as a fresh-faced 17-year-old.
Last season was his first as a full-time professional – and head coach Watkins expects to reap the rewards, after handing Rose a second full-time contract.
He said: "Danny is maturing well. These days he is physically stronger, more experienced and much more comfortable on the puck.
"When he first came here, he maybe didn't have as much poise as he has now. He always had ability. He's used that to benefit from working every day on the ice.
"Especially last season, when he was living full-time in Telford, it made a huge difference."
Last season was Rose's best offensive campaign in a Tigers shirt, bagging 15 points including five goals.
Watkins will expect a similar return next term, but not at the expense of the youngster's defensive performances.
He added: "Danny adds good depth. If a mistake is made, Danny always makes up for it with his skating ability."
