SIGNED: Carlson makes it nine for Clan

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Glasgow’s Braehead Clan are delighted to announce the signing of defenceman Cody Carlson, the club’s ninth of the summer so far.

The 25-year-old will come to Scotland after a season in the ECHL with Cincinnati Cyclones, but his experience has taken him to France and Germany in the past.

Clan’s head coach Ryan Finnerty says he is excited to bring the defenceman, who hails from Victoria, Canada, to Glasgow.

“Cody’s a player I know from back home and he’s a kid I like and want to work with,” said Finnerty. “He has a lot of upside to his game and can play in any position.

“He’s a someone I’ve been looking to add for a few years and every coach we’ve spoken with has raved about him.

“He was part of a really good Cincinnati team last year and we’re expecting him to fill a utility role. Cody’s the guy you need someone to step into a powerplay situation and he’s been there before.

“People may look at his resumé and see the numbers, but knowing him, he can play and be a good player for our team.

“I think the Elite League will be a great place for him to come and play and I believe he can be a very. very good player. Plus I know him personally and I’m excited to get him.”

Carlson made 77 appearances in Cincinnati last season, scoring five and assisting in 11, following from campaigns for EC Peiting in Germany and for French side, Strasbourg.

But he comes to the UK highly rated and his arrival is being seen as another big signing by the Clan as they continue to strengthen next season.

Carlson will wear #17 during the 2016/17 season.