The Dynamos are happy to announce the re-signing of D-Man Michael Stokes who has confirmed his desire to remain a Mo for the upcoming 2024/25 season. Stokes has been a part of the Invicta set up, in one way or another, throughout his entire career and we welcome his continued presence come September.
Stokes has iced in Gillingham since his very first season as an U16 in 2002/03 and has enjoyed a long and settled position on the blue line in his hometown rink spanning 22 years. Across several seasons he iced for the U16s, U19s and U18s as well as the Invicta Mustangs, but it was the 2008/09 season that saw his career with the Mustangs step up and he continued to play for them across the next 15 years, bar 2 seasons where he did not play, serving as both Captain and Alternate Captain along the way.
An injury sustained in the summer of 2022 was a defining moment for the defenceman and after a period of reflection he decided the time was right to step up to the Mos, joining us in November of that year. A short period of acclimatisation to NIHL1 hockey soon saw Stokes find his feet and grow in confidence. In the 24 games he iced for the club, that season, he assisted in 5 goals and accumulated 24 minutes in penalty points.
Stokes subsequently returned in the 2023/24 season and proved himself as dependable and committed, icing in almost all our games and was a reliable presence on and off the ice. He featured in 38 games, scoring 1 goal and assisting in another whilst spending 13 minutes in the penalty box.
About to enter his third term with us there is no doubt Stokes is a valued and loyal Mo and we look forward to him pulling on the jersey and returning to the lineup, come September.
On the re-signing of Stokes, Karl Lennon says ‘Stokesy has been with us now for the past couple of seasons and is a popular figure in the team. He’s extremely committed, giving his all every time he trains and plays, and I love having him around. I’m delighted to have him back and I know he can’t wait to get going”. 💪
Stokes is pleased to be back and had this to add “I’ve enjoyed every second of being a Mo, and can’t wait for this season to get going”!
Michael Stokes will continue to wear the No 84 next season.
Welcome back Stokesy!
PLAYER SPONSORSHIP
Warm-up Jersey – For just £125 get your name or logo printed on the back of Michael Stokes’ warm-up jersey. Sponsors are also named on our website and then presented with the jersey to keep at the end of the season.
Game jerseys – For just £175 get your name or logo printed on the back of Michael Stokes’ home or away game jerseys. Want both? For just £300 get your name or logo on the back of each of Michael Stokes’ game jerseys. Sponsors are presented with their jersey at the end of the season. Business sponsors also get their logo placed on our official website.
Contact Sarah Parrish by email at [email protected] for player sponsorship details or enquiries. Thank you!
