Devils sign Burman after netminder injuries

Cardiff Devils have signed netminder Taz Burman.

The Canadian, 27, spent the last two seasons with Elite League rivals Guildford Flames, posting a save rate of 89.6% in 23 games in 2023-24.

His arrival comes after Ben Bowns and Mac Carruth both sustained injuries while representing the Devils in the Continental Cup in Slovakia.

Head coach Pete Russell said: "When Mac went down on Saturday night [against Vlci Zilina], that was both our starters after Bowns got hurt on Friday. We needed an experienced netminder that was able to come in and play right away.

"Taz is a solid goalie that knows the league. He has been on the ice back in Canada waiting for a team like us to call him and get his season started.

"We signed the contract on Tuesday morning, and he was on a plane seven hours later. He is excited about the opportunity to be in Cardiff."

Burman is available to feature for the Welsh side against Glasgow Clan at Cardiff's Vindico Arena on Friday (19:30 GMT).