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Jacob Corson-Heron handed extra responsibility

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Jacob Corson-Heron will be handed extra responsibility at Manchester Phoenix next season, after he agreed terms on a third year under Head Coach Tony Hand. The youngster earned cult status amongst Phoenix fans in March, when his goal against Basingstoke helped to confirm their place at the Coventry play-offs.

That strike was only his second of the season, as the 22-year-old continued to find his feet during an injury-ravaged English Premier League campaign. But with Hand having signed a string of experienced players this summer, Corson-Heron is expected to benefit from that so-called winning mentality.

Hand said: “Jacob is a wonderful young player, who with the right guidance can become a real asset for us. Like any 22-year-old, there are still things to learn, but that will come with time. Next season, I am hoping to give him a bigger role alongside some of our more experienced players. I have no doubt he will profit massively from that. Jacob’s goal in the play-off semi-final was an illustration of the potential he holds. That was such a huge goal for us."

A remarkable early career has already seen Corson-Heron win the EPL title twice, with Manchester in 2014 and Milton Keynes Lightning in 2010.

Hand added: “I want a squad of winners next season and Jacob will be an integral part of that. He might only be 22, but the fact that he’s won the EPL title twice is impressive.

“He’s got the right attitude to winning and that can only help us to improve on last year’s finish. The great thing about Jacob is that he is a total professional, on and off the ice. He’s one of the best team guys I have ever had.

“We were in the finals of both the British Challenge Cup and play-offs last season, but that isn’t good enough. I want our guys to collect winners’ medals next season.”