Max 'Boom Boom' Birbraer has rejoined the Cardiff Devils for the 2010/11 season and is hungry for more.

Devils joint top goal and leading points' scorer last season Birbraer, is pleased to have settled on a deal early in the off season. He has this to say:

"I don't usually sign up this fast, so it's an indication of how keen I was to get back into it here in Cardiff and improve on last season. I think I had a good year but with a stronger team, better attitude towards team goals and hard work we can erase those nasty losses in the finals from our memory and bring success to Cardiff."

Head coach Adams moved quickly to sign up one of the most skilful import players in the league who scores goals, works hard and is known for levelling opponents with some punishing hits. Later today Devils TV will air the interview with Max where he tells us about coming back to Cardiff and how he and all the returning Devils have "unfinished business" as far as trophies are concerned.

The extremely popular and charismatic Khazakstan native, born in Ust Kamenogorsk, speaks several languages and has travelled extensively, is an outstanding addition to the line-up and has been described as 'unplayable' by many observers. His combination of speed, skill and strength will once again have opposing EIHL defenders and goalies worried about where he is at all times.

In other team news, the Devils will be having a new-look defence for sure this year asbig defenceman Mike Hartwick and the tough Scott Romfo leave the team. Hartwick, an Ivy league graduate will pursue a career outside of hockey while Romfo, also an MBA, will also move on from the devils after their studies finish.

Also not returning for the Devils will be forward Mark Smith. Smith, an electrifying skater and stick handler, struggled with a knee injury throughout last season and will now consider his options for the future.

The Cardiff Devils would like to thank Mike, Scott and Mark for their efforts in their time here and wish them all the very best for the future.

Adams will unveil more team news in the coming weeks as he works from across the globe, whilst taking a break after the long grind of the season. In constant contact with agents, players and the Devils staff, Adams says he will have more 'exciting' player news before too long with at least one additional signing - a new player to the EIHL - done and dusted