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Petr Cech, a former goalie for Chelsea and Arsenal, has signed a one-year contract with ice hockey team Chelmsford Chieftains.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!He formerly played for the Guildford Phoenix, where he made 20 appearances over three years, helping the Surrey team achieve a triple before departing this summer. The Essex team plays in the NIHL Division One South, a notch above his former club.
Prior to Sunday’s away game against Oxford City Stars, the 40-year-old former goalkeeper signed with the Chieftains. He started the game in goal while donning the same #39 jersey he had previously worn at the Phoenix.
The 40-year-old stated, “I’m excited about a new challenge with the Chieftains and I’m looking forward to helping the squad attain its season-long goals.
For Guildford, Cech posted a.931 save percentage. Chieftains head coach Mark Saunders said: “Having a goalkeeper of Petr’s quality and experience coming into our group is a great benefit for us right now.
“We look forward to seeing him add to our group this season,” the coach said. “He has a winning mindset and a passion to compete every single time he’s on the ice.”
During his time playing football in England, Cech won four Premier League championships, five FA Cups, three League Cups, the Champions League, and the Europa League.
From 2019 until Todd Boehly became the club’s owner, he served as a technical advisor for Chelsea, but he left Stamford Bridge this summer.
