With Brandon McNally out for the next few weeks, the Cardiff Devils have signed former Sheffield Steeler Andreas Valdix on a Short-Term contract.
McNally was injured in the home game against the Guildford Flames on September 25th and has missed the last 3 games for the Devils. Valdix is expected to join the Devils tomorrow in Helsinki and travel with the team to play Lukko Rauma on Wednesday in the Champions Hockey League.
Valdix is no stranger to the EIHL, playing two seasons for the Sheffield Steelers and one for the MK Lightning. He put up point totals of 36, 45 and 46 in his 3 seasons in the UK.
Last season, he played in Germany for Lippe-Hockey-Hamm where he scored 13 goals and 13 assists in 18 games. Before signing for the Devils, Valdix was training and skating in Sweden while still looking for a permanent contract for 2021-22.
“We are pleased to be able to sign a quality player like Andreas on short notice,” explained Head Coach Jarrod Skalde.
“He brings a lot of experience at the EIHL level and has played previously in the Champions League with the Steelers.
“It is a whirlwind for him right now and we are looking forward to meeting up with Andreas in Helsinki tomorrow ahead of our game in Rauma on Wednesday.”
The Devils have deregistered Brandon McNally and placed him on the injured reserve list in order to register Valdix. McNally is expected to miss at least 4 weeks.
