Fife Flyers Ice Hockey Club are delighted to announce the signing of Canadian defenseman Ryan Nicholson.

Nicholson, 26, joins the club after a year in Finland where he played for RoKi in the Mestis league.  

Before moving to Europe, Nicholson played five seasons in the NCAA for the RIT Tigers where he played a total of 161 games, scoring 5 goals and 29 assists. A short stint with the Savannah Ghost Pirates in the ECHL followed.

On his move to Fife Flyers, Ryan commented: “I feel very excited and grateful to  be given the opportunity to play for one of the most historic clubs in the UK, I hope to be able to find a way to help contribute for the club to find success.”

Head coach and assistant GM, Jamie Russell added: “Ryan is a great defender with a high compete level. He is strong and an elite skater. We will use Ryan in all situations.”

Max Birbraer, Fife Flyers GM commenting on the new look roster added: “Ryan is exactly what we are looking for from our defensive core. Difficult to play against with great skating and physical abilities. I’m excited to add this piece as we are continuing to build from the back.”