Two year deal for Shane Owen will see him pass another Fife Flyers’ club record

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com 
and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565
Visit Shots! now
Shane Owen will be back at Fife Flyers next season. The netminder has signed a new two year deal that will keep him with the Kirkcaldy club until the end of the 2025-26 campaign.

Head coach Tom Coolen made no secret of the fact he wanted his number one netminder on board next season, so it was no surprise to see him unveiled as the first signing of the summer.

The netminder is Flyers’ all-time leader for netminder appearances in the EIHL, and is one of the key pillars of the squad.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Coolen said: “ “Shane has been a solid performer for the club, for a number of years and last year was one of the best seasons of his career. We want to continue with that type of performance as we move forward.”

Shane Owen is the first signing of the summer confirmed by Fife Flyers (Pic: Derek Young)Shane Owen is the first signing of the summer confirmed by Fife Flyers (Pic: Derek Young)
Shane Owen is the first signing of the summer confirmed by Fife Flyers (Pic: Derek Young)

Owen’s links with Flyers date back to season 2016-17 when he arrived at the club from ECHL outfit Elmira Jackals. He returned in 2018 and again in 2021 after spells with Belfast Giants, Katowice in Poland - where he was coached by Coolen.

Last season saw him sidelined with injury at a key time in the club’s campaign, but returned to hit a rich vein of form in the drive to make the play-offs. His 48 appearances saw him become the club’s all-time leader for appearances by a netminder - and another landmark will he hit just two games into the new season when he will pass James Isaacs’ club record for most appearances in the EIHL by a non-homegrown player.

On his return Owen said: “I’m extremely grateful to extend my contract with Flyers. The support from the fans and the entire organisation has been incredible, and I’m committed to giving my best to achieve greater success together.”

Comment Guidelines

National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.

News you can trust since 1871
Follow us
©National World Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice