Brandt back for third season in Cardiff

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Forward Riley Brandt will be back in Cardiff for a third successive season, the Devils confirmed on Friday evening.

Brandt played 70 games for the Devils last season with a return of 13 points, but also led the league in hits and fighting majors. He was won "Fans' Player of the Year" two years running among Devils supporters.

"I am delighted to retain fan favourite Riley Brandt and I’m really looking forward to working with him this season," began Head Coach Pete Russell.

"Riley is a heart on his sleeve type of player and a massive ‘team first’ guy. He is relentless every shift, goes full throttle into the hard areas, is heavy in the duels, is completely fearless and will stick up for his teammates.

"Every team needs players like Riley on and off the ice. Every single report on him points to how great a teammate he is. His game will suit our playing style and our direct game mindset.

"I personally believe that his points production will go up playing this way in our system and with the energy her brings night in and night out."