Cardiff Devils: Ben Davies and Josh Batch re-sign for 2022-23 season

Cardiff Devils' Ben Davies has signed a new deal with his hometown club for the 2022-23 season while Josh Batch remains for his 11th campaign.

Davies, 31, began his professional career with the Devils, before joining Glasgow Clan in 2014.

But after seven years away, Davies returned to the Devils last season and featured in all 54 league games played - one of only four players to do so.

"Benny brings energy and emotion to every game," said boss Brodie Dupont.

"He plays so hard, he's one of our fastest skaters and one of the top penalty killers in the league.

"He plays an important role on this team and plays it so well, we are pleased to have him back for another season."

Defenceman Batch has been similarly durable for Devils with Dupont saying: "Batchy has proven to be a solid all-round defenceman.

"He is a big body and hits hard. He can also skate well with the puck and has a heavy shot."

Davies and Batch join Mark Louis, Riley Brandt, Brodie Reid, Mark Richardson, Josh Waller and Sam Duggan in re-signing for next season.

They are joined by former captain Joey Martin and Great Britain netminder Ben Bowns, who both return to the Devils after spells away.