Former Fife Flyers captain Jonas Emmerdahl back in Elite League

The veteran Swedish defenceman has joined Cardiff Devils, and is expected to make his debut with this weekend when the Welsh side host Manchester Storm on Saturday and Glasgow Clan on Sunday.

Devils moved quickly to bring in Emmerdahl after getting an injury update on Evan Mosey after Saturday night’s win over Nottingham Panthers. He suffered a knee injury and is expected to be out until Christmas.

The club are also still waiting on the return of defenceman Tyson Helgesen who had surgery last April and is expected to return in late October.

Emmerdahl joined Flyers in 2019, and his commitment to the team was second to none as he logged huge ice time, and was a key figure in the dressing-room. He was a stalwart of each of Todd Dutiaume’s teams, and returned once more to help the club after it imploded in 2024 after being overlooked for a spot on the roster by coach Tom Coolen.

Emmerdahl joined Flyers from IF Bjorkloven. The hugely popular Swede captained the team in 2022-23, iced in over 300 games, and came to regard Kirkcaldy as a second home.

He paid a poignant farewell to the club in summer with a message on his social media channels.

He said: “From the moment, Dutes and Hutch (Jeff Hutchins) recruited me, I was welcomed with open arms. Wearing the Fife Flyers’ jersey has been a privilege, and representing a club with such a rich history, in front of the most passionate fans is something I’ll always be proud of .

“To every supporter who stood by us through the good times and the difficult ones, - thank you. Your passion, loyalty and unwavering belief in this team never went un-noticed.

“I will never forget the travelling support we had to the Challenge Cup final in Belfast - it still gives me goosebumps. You are the heart of this club

““Thank you Fife for making me feel like home. This club and this community will always hold a special place in my heart.”