Cardiff Devils sign Canadian forward Yaremko

Forward Nolan Yaremko played with new Cardiff Devils defenceman Tyson Helgesen at Mount Royal University

Cardiff Devils have signed Canadian forward Nolan Yaremko.

The 27-year-old spent last season with German side ESV Kaufbeuren, where he scored seven goals and 21 assists in 38 games in a campaign which was cut short by injury.

He previously played for Trois-Rivieres in the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL), registering 18 goals and 24 assists for 42 points in 44 games for the Quebec side.

Yaremko has played in the American Hockey League (AHL) for Laval Rocket and also spent four years playing at Canadian university level.

"Nolan brings us good size and presence through the middle and plays the game the right way, with and without the puck," said Devils head coach Paul Thompson.

"I like his vision, and he brings others into the game with his heads-up plays.

"He also plays with an edge, is strong on face-offs and has proven to be a top offensive forward during his career."

Yaremko is the Devils' seventh new signing as they prepare for the new season, which begins in September.