The Aspray Chester Deeside Dragons are extremely excited to announce their signing of American forward Jake Witkowski for the 2024-25 season!
Jake joins us after two seasons with the Leeds Knights in the NIHL National Division, where he scored 30 goals and 87 points in 45 games. He is a product of Boston University, where he spent four years, and brings dynamism and excitement to the Dragons roster.
After a hard weekend against league favourites Blackburn and Billingham, the Dragons are excited to bring such an efficient and effective goal scorer in Jake, and we can’t wait to see him on the ice, where he will surely become a fan favourite immediately!
Head Coach Mike Clancy was ecstatic to have been able to pull off this move when we caught up with him a few weeks back: “I’ve been in contact with Jake throughout the summer – he had many options here in the UK and I’m pleased he bought into the clubs values and ambition, while also wanting to contribute to the successes of the club whilst still in its rebuilding phase.
To bring Jake in is just what we all needed, he is a great young man that fits right in with our group, club and ambition as a team. He will add to our offence and our special teams. He is excited to be joining the Deeside Dragons and we can’t wait for him to hit the ice. The boys and the club as a whole are excited to have him in with us for the coming season and I know his new linemates can’t wait for him to get here.”
Jake had this to say about signing with the Dragons: “I’m extremely excited to get to Deeside and be part of a great organisation. I look forward to contributing in any way I can to help the team win!”
You can get Jake’s Own and Loan jersey now, as well as all your favourite Dragons jerseys here!
