Wildcats search for new netminder as Hedley heads back to MK

Swindon Wildcats have begun the search for a new netminder, after young prodigy Jordan Hedley last night sealed a return move back to his former club Milton Keynes Lightning.

Hedley, who arrived prior to the 2015/16 campaign, joined the Wildcats roster to act as an understudy to GB international Stevie Lyle.

During a busy 15/16 campaign, Hedley found his ice time limited due to the performances of the ever consistent Lyle, and struggled to find himself a regular first team berth.

Just want to thank everyone @SwinWildcats especially the fans for a great year

— Jordan Hedley (@JHedley1) May 17, 2016

Hedley's opportunity did come when Lyle took some time away from the team, following his stepping down as a head coach in late 2015.

For his first game as temporary first team netminder for the Cats, Hedley faced former club MK Lightning at the Link Centre - a match Swindon would go on to win, with Hedley playing a starring role.

Lyle's return however saw Hedley's opportunities limited once more, though the youngster did make the Great Britain squad for the under 21 World Championships in France, collecting a bronze medal in the process.

Speaking to the Wildcats' official site, Hedley said: "I would like to thank Steve and Aaron Nell as well as Stevie Lyle for the opportunity that they gave me last season in joining up with the Wildcats.