Following the breaking news this morning that Ben O’Connor will be joining the Wildcats next season, we caught up with Head Coach Aaron Nell who was clearly overjoyed with his latest acquisition!


Bringing Ben is absolutely huge for the club. Ben is clearly a fantastic player. When we had the opportunity to do this we wasted no time in taking the chance. Every team in the league would want to sign Ben and I know he’s excited to get here.


After spending last season with the Dundee Stars, he’ll be moving down to the National league for the first time in his career.


He’s had a great career and is a great player. It will be a transition for him coming to our league but he wants to be the best he can possibly be. Signing Ben will not only help the organisation but will also lift the levels of the other players on the team.


This is the biggest individual signing we’ve made as a club and we’re thrilled to have Ben with us. He will help us on and off the ice take the next step forward.


With Ed and Plewsey already signed the D core is shaping up well and it’s a great start to our off-season!


For any sponsorship enquiries regarding Ben, please email victoria.hart@swindonwildcats.com for more information.