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    Monday 28 June 2010

    Phoenix's Hand urges 'No Rush'

    Manchester Phoenix head coach Tony Hand is biding his time before selecting his four import players for the new ice hockey season.

    Hand secured his British contingent a few weeks ago, filling the final spots with returnees James Neil and Stephen Wallace but now Hand feels patience is key before filling the four available Non-British Trained spots.

    Hand commented, “There are some players with the right experience and I might make a move in at least one direction quite soon, but there is no need to rush or panic whatsoever.

    “It’s possible that the first player we sign will further determine the mix of import defencemen and forwards.”

    Phoenix are also waiting on forward Robert Farmer, who is taking part in a training camp with American side Dubuque Fighting Saints in Iowa. If selected, it would leave Hand more of an idea of where to focus with his import slots.

    However after being in contact with the young Brit, Hand is confident Farmer will be in Altrincham come September.

    “The last I heard from him, he indicated he’ll be a Phoenix player this coming season and I’m looking forward to working with him.”