Fife Flyers add new import defenceman as roster rebuild continues
Fife Flyers’ total roster rebuild has continued with the addition of a new import defenceman.
Max Coyle is the latest named on a completely new look blue line after joining the club from Danish outfit, Aalborg Pirates.
The 28-year old, from Tillsonburg, Ontario, comes to the UK for the first time after playing in North America and Europe.
He came through the junior ranks before helping the Prince George Spruce Kings win the 2019 BCHL Championship. He then moved to the NCAA, spending his freshman season at the University of Alabama Huntsville before moving to Bowling Green State University.
During three seasons with Falcons of Bowling Green State University, Coyle established himself as a dependable member of the team and earned the role of assistant captain in his senior campaign. During this time he was also recognised twice on the Central Collegiate Hockey Association All-Academic Team.
Coyle turned pro icing in the ECHL for both the Indy Fuel and the Greenville Swamp Rabbits, where his team-mates included Ethan Somoza who iced with Flyers last season.
Tim Wallace, head coach and GM, said: “Max is a solid defenceman who skates well, holds a good gap, plays physically and has a strong stick. We will rely on him to be dependable and move the puck efficiently.”
“Max is highly regarded as a great teammate and will bring leadership and competitiveness to our back end. He wanted to come to Fife and help us reach our goals, and we are excited to have him.”
Coyle’s signing means just one import from last season’s roster - Garet Hunt - has confirmed a return to Kirkcaldy, underlining the scale of the reset under the new head coach.