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Published on: 3/19/2007
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We should also put on record our thanks to Jason and Esme Coles for all their hard work in running the team in recent years.
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Jason Coles scored twice before being given a match penalty which rules him out of this Saturday's game against Slough.
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Jason Coles scored twice with Nicky Watt, Chris White and Scott Carter completing the scoring.
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Scott who has been with the team for many seasons replaces Jason Coles who is stepping down to concentrate on playing.
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"On his day Jason is one of the top three or four forwards in the league, and this move will help us get the most out of him as a player.I am looking forward to the challenge, and already have plans on how to take the team forward".
Jason, who has endorsed the appointment of Carter, says that this is the right move for the team.
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Player coach Jason Coles promised 'no more Mr Nice Guy' if results didn't improve and is now prepared to do whatever it takes to get the season back on track.
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Jason knows he has to get tough now and we're all vulnerable, myself included."
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Player coach Jason Coles is promising changes if a dramatic improvement isn't made in the next couple of weekends.
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Meanwhile the team's management committee have reacted quickly to defend Jason Coles in the wake of some criticism of him on this week's forums.
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"Jason has worked incredibly hard to keep ice hockey alive on the Island in the last year and doesn't deserve the stick he's been getting.
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JASON COLES
RAIDERS READY FOR THE OFF !!!
The final preparations have been put into place for the Wightlink Raiders new season which starts with a cup double header against the Bracknell Bees this weekend.
Player coach Jason Coles has selected a squad of players he's convinced can improve on last year's league position as well as entertaining the fans with fast exciting and physical hockey.
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Jason says White's absence is a blow.
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Player coach Jason Coles says Steve is a big signing for the team.
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Coles says Carl is another bright prospect.
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Player coach Jason Coles is excited to have him on board.
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Jason Coles says investing in young talent is vital for the future development of hockey here.
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Player coach Jason Coles is delighted that Toby has committed for another season.
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Coles also says he expects more of a battle for the number one spot than in previous years.
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Player coach Jason Coles says the new signing will bring a lot to the team.
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Player coach Jason Coles is delighted with the latest signings.
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"Jason and Scott are in conversation with a number of players some old, some new and we will be able to announce one of the new names next week and he's another guy with Elite League experience.
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Coles said Pinnington could be perfect for playing on Ryde Arena's smaller ice, should proposed league changes come into effect.
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The Raiders have today added four more names to the roster for next season after the signings of Jason Coles and Scott Carter as player coach and assistant coach.
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Jason Coles will be back as Player Coach for the 2006-2007 Premier League season, his fourth in charge of the Raiders.Andy Shier, from the management team says the club are delighted that Jason will be returning again.
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'It will come as no great surprise that Jason is back but we consider this to be a major coup for the team.Jason is one of the league's best players and still finished as one of the league's top scorers despite our poor league position last season.He is respected by players everywhere and this will make it much easier to attract big name players to the Island.' Jason was the team's top points scorer again last year and is looking forward to the challenge,
'Last season is probably best forgotten and pretty much everything went against us from start to finish.Injuries, suspensions and players walking out.It couldn't have been worse.But this year will be different, we have an idea of the type of team we want to build and we're now working hard behind the scenes to sign the players we need for a successful season.'
In addition management are currently in discussion with a senior member of last year's squad with a view to appointing an assistant to Jason.
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We can also confirm that the Raiders Bar will host a questions and answer forum with Jason and the management team in June.
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If you need to contact Jason or Andy or anyone on the management team feel free to call Ryde Arena on 615155 and leave a message for one of us.
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Jason Coles is currently enjoying a two week break and will be speaking to the players he wants for next season on his return.