Leeds Knights coach Ryan Aldridge reveals why he was so keen to keep hold of Mac Howlett

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‘MASSIVE … unstoppable … huge’ - just a few words Leeds Knights’ head coach Ryan Aldridge uses when describing forward Mac Howlett.

Put them all together and it is no surprise that the flying winger is sticking around in West Yorkshire for at least two more years, as announced by the 2023-24 NIHL National league champions earlier today. Howlett and Aldridge, of course, go back many years, the two first coming together at the Swindon-based Okanagan Hockey Academy where the Knights boss was head coach.

Regarded as one of the quickest players in the UK second tier, the left-hander continued his form throughout the 2023-24 campaign, finishing third overall for the Knights with 91 points - including 43 goals - from 63 games. For Aldridge, there was never any doubt about trying to entice one of the brightest prospects around to continue his development in West Yorkshire. “It’s huge for us to keep a player like Mac around for the next two seasons,” said Aldridge.

 

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