Sheffield Steelers complete summer recruitment with addition of defenceman Daine Todd

INCOMING: Daine Todd, pictured in action for Iserlohn Roosters against DEL rivals Fischtown Pinguins, has signed for Sheffield Steelers. Picture: TF-Images/Getty ImagesINCOMING: Daine Todd, pictured in action for Iserlohn Roosters against DEL rivals Fischtown Pinguins, has signed for Sheffield Steelers. Picture: TF-Images/Getty Images
INCOMING: Daine Todd, pictured in action for Iserlohn Roosters against DEL rivals Fischtown Pinguins, has signed for Sheffield Steelers. Picture: TF-Images/Getty Images
SHEFFIELD STEELERS’ head coach Aaron Fox declared his summer of recruitment over after adding defenceman Daine Todd to his 2021-22 Elite League roster.

The 34-year-old Canadian arrives in South Yorkshire with an impressive cv having previously played in the AHL before a move to Europe saw him enjoy successful stints in the KHL, Sweden and, most recently, the German DEL with the Iserlohn Roosters, where he played alongside fellow summer signing Keaton Ellerby.

With utility player Evan Mosey also on board, Fox now has seven options for his defensive unit, one that boasts an average of just over 30.

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“Daine is a smooth skating offensive defenceman who has run some really big numbers for a D-man at the AHL, KHL, SHL and DEL level” said Fox.

OPTIONS: Aaron Fox, Sheffield Steelers' head coach. 
Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley.OPTIONS: Aaron Fox, Sheffield Steelers' head coach. 
Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley.
OPTIONS: Aaron Fox, Sheffield Steelers' head coach. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley.

“He sees the ice extremely well and has a very high hockey IQ. He competes hard defensively and excels on the PP but he’ll be able to play in all situations.

“I believe that Daine’s skating is at the elite level which I think fits really well into our group.

“Overall, the six guys we have at the back there is a really nice mix, it also allows us to play Evan as a forward to start with but, if we have any injuries, he can play that swing role.”

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