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Stevie Lyle signs three-year deal with Swindon Wildcats
Swindon Wildcats have today confirmed netminder Stevie Lyle has signed a new three-year deal with the club, with the EPL set to build around the experienced stopper in the coming seasons.
The GB International, who joined from Basingstoke Bison in the summer of 2013, has been rewarded for numerous impressive displays since joining the club.
Speaking about the massive coup, Wildcats General Manager Steve Nell told swindonwildcats.com: “We are delighted to have Stevie committed to the Wildcats for the next three years.
“In my opinion he is the best goalie in the league and an integral part of the clubs development over the next few years.
“With the move to import net minders by many clubs we believe the decision to sign Stevie to a three-year contract will benefit the club during that period," added Nell.
Lyle is quickly approaching his 150th appearance for the club and player-coach Aaron Nell has been keen to tie the player down to a much longer term.
“We’re all excited that Stevie has signed a new three-year contract,” the player-coach added after announcing the news.
“He’s been fantastic this season and there isn't a player in the league that is more important to their team.
“With all the import goalies around in the league, having a Brit with Stevie’s quality is massive for our club.
"We will build our team around him now and he is our franchise player," he added.
The news comes on the back of an eventful EPL campaign for Lyle, who began the season as head coach before stepping down in October and spending some time off the ice.
Lyle's return to the Wildcats set-up, under new head coach Aaron Nell, saw the club enjoy a rich run of form with the netminder putting in multiple man of the match performances.
Watch Lyle doing what he does best below, pulling off a match winning penalty save during his time with Cardiff Devils:
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