SIGNED: Haywood pens new two year deal

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The Braehead Clan are delighted to announce the return of Matt Haywood for his seventh season, after signing a new two year deal which will see him stay at the club until the end of 2017/18.

The GB international is the only player to remain from the club when it began on 2010 and has experienced all the highs and lows in Braehead’s short history.

Now, after over 300 appearances in Clan purple and almost 150 points, Haywood is back for more as he looks to help Braehead win their first ever silverware.

Head coach Ryan Finnerty is hopeful the 25-year-old can have an injury free season and admits it was one of the easier deals to get done.

He said: “The important thing for Matt is he stays fit in the new season. Unfortunately for him, it hasn’t been small injuries he’s suffered from.

“When he plays, he’s consistent on the ice and that’s a big thing. We hope he can stay injury free instead of sitting out for a period of time.

“But everybody’s a Haywood fan. He’s a guy who can play anywhere on your line and a popular guy in the room. He’s a good professional and he’s been here a long time.

“Both parties wanted to be here and it was a fairly easy negotiation and it’s one we were glad to get sorted out quickly.

“Having guys like Haywood help to give an understanding of how I like to work things and Matt is someone who is key to that, having been here since day one.”

Haywood will wear #11 again during 2016/17.