Oxford City Stars have announced that Forward Josh Abbott has re-signed with the club for the 2023/24 season.
Abbott, 27, joined Oxford from NIHL 2 side Guildford Phoenix A prior to the beginning of the 2022/23 season.
Since then, he has accumulated 27 points from 26 games, which earned him Oxford City Stars Forward of the Season award.
Speaking to the club following his extension with the City Stars, Abbott said: “I’m looking forward to returning to Oxford for a second year. After a rebuild last year and so many new signings, the boys really started to come together towards the end of the season.
“I’m excited to see what’s to come as the new core continues to gel, plus we will add some further quality and depth to the team. I can see what Simon is trying to build and I’m delighted to be a part of it.
“There are big things to come from this team and I hope I can contribute to a successful season. Can’t wait to get going in September!”
City Stars Head Coach Simon Anderson is delighted to get the deal over the line, especially due to the fact that Abbott was facing competition from other clubs for his signature.
“I am so happy that Josh has committed to another season in a City Stars jersey,” he said.
“It goes without saying that he had other clubs after him, so to get his signature makes me a very happy coach.
“I thought Josh was exceptional for us last season. He had to really adapt his game, coming from Guildford where they were pretty offensively dominant to a team where he had to play in different systems and where he had to play at times a more defensive game.
“I thought he rose to the challenge and it made him a more well-rounded player.
Offensively he had to at times create his own offence and it was tough for him with his line changing almost weekly at times, making it difficult to get any kind of chemistry.
“I know Josh is excited to get going and I’m looking forward to working with him again.”
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