Hull & Caps New Signings.

[Jay]

Caps sign CHL All-star David Nimmo.

And Hull sign Big-D Man Aaron Wilson.

Both on websites.

[Carnell]

Caps Press Release here

Edinburgh Capitals are pleased to announce that Martin Cingel will resume his role as captain for the 08/09 season in the bmibaby Elite Ice Hockey League. Joe Dustin and Taylor Christie have been named as the alternate captains for this season.

Edinburgh Capitals are hopeful that David Nimmo will be available to play on Saturday 4th Octbober in the double header against Nottingham Panthers. Nimmo's flights have been booked and every effort is being made to ensure that his paperwork is completed on time.

Hull Press Release

The EXCEL Hull Stingrays have moved quickly to boost their defence with the appointment of Canadian Aaron Wilson.

Wilson who last iced for the Austin Ice Bats in the CHL will be joining last year's line mate Stuart Kerr who has made an impressive start with the bmibaby Elite League outfit.

The 26 year old Wilson continues Coach Strachan's policy of bringing size and strength to the blue line.

Strachan said "At 6'4" and 220 lbs we will be looking to Aaron to bring a presence to the defensive line - I am sure that he will settle into the squad very well. As soon as his paperwork is complete he will join his team mates." Wilson fills the void left when Jonathan Bernier unexpectedly went back to North America.

[Rob #12]

Didn't realise Kerr and this guy played together last year. Guess they will know his game then.

[matt44]

Oct 1, 2008 12:28:29 GMT Rob #12 said:

Didn't realise Kerr and this guy played together last year. Guess they will know his game then.

Yeah, he;s got some good names on his fight card too. Robin Big Snake and Steve Simoes if I recall correctly. lol

[Gilly]

david nimmo looks a great signing to me 84 points in 64 game sin CHL isnt to be sniffed at, brendan cook only got a point per game and look how well he has done so far

[Mythosman]

Brendan Cook also played with both Kerr and Wilson in Austin last season, so should be well versed in their strengths and weaknesses!

[Cardarelli27]

Nimmo looks a good signing, but how long before he realises he is a big fish in Edinburghs small pond and moves to either a bigger club or away again.

[NP]

shall I get the "finding Nemo" joke out of the way now?

[Cardarelli27]

Oct 1, 2008 21:14:32 GMT NP said:

shall I get the "finding Nemo" joke out of the way now?

Coat, Taxi, bye

lol

[callum2311]

Dan Tess was at finding Nemo tonight (if anyone wanted to know) ;D

[panthers4ever]

agreed nimmo looks a great signing for caps

[ktglitz]

Oct 1, 2008 17:03:35 GMT Cardarelli27 said:

Nimmo looks a good signing, but how long before he realises he is a big fish in Edinburghs small pond and moves to either a bigger club or away again.

Nimmo walked out on his CHL contract so I reckon he fancies making an impact here, he'll be here for the season of that I have no doubt!

[Cardarelli27]

Oct 2, 2008 21:42:09 GMT ktglitz said:

Oct 1, 2008 17:03:35 GMT Cardarelli27 said:

Nimmo looks a good signing, but how long before he realises he is a big fish in Edinburghs small pond and moves to either a bigger club or away again.

Nimmo walked out on his CHL contract so I reckon he fancies making an impact here, he'll be here for the season of that I have no doubt!

I hope so, it is so easy for players like Nimmo when they are at the smaller clubs in the league (no disrespect) to develop a negative attitude and want out.

Im very glad he ll be here for the season with Caps and make an impression, looking at his stats he looks a great player and will be a hit in this league and Edinburgh