Premier League legend Petr Cech joins Chelmsford Chieftains ice hockey team

The former Premier League goalie swapped the football boots for skates three years ago

Author: Matt SoanesPublished 7th Nov 2022

Former Premier League goalkeeper Petr Cech is set to join the Chelmsford Chieftains ice hockey team, have swapped to the sport three years ago.

The Arsenal and Chelsea legend moves from Guildford Pheonix, where he played in goal and kept four clean sheets in 12 games last season.

In a post on social media, Black and Gold Head Coach Mark Saunders said "having a netminder of Petr’s quality and experience come into our squad is a huge boost for us right now."

"He brings a winning mentality, a desire to compete every single time he’s on the ice and we look forward to seeing him add to our group this campaign."

Petr said "I’m excited for a new challenge with the Chieftains and I’m looking forward to helping the team reach their targets for the season".

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