Jake Bricknell Signs For The Bristol Pitbulls!
Jake Bricknell previously played for the Swindon Wildcats in the 2024/25 season, where he skated away picking up 107 points from scoring 57 goals and 50 assists while also gathering up 72 penalty minutes.
Jake has a wealth of experience with him playing in Canada for 10 years and 5 years in America. He also had a brief spell in the elite league with the Manchester Storm where he iced for 44 games and collected 17 points from 6 goals and 11 assists.
Richie Hargreaves commented on Jake’s signing by saying…
We are excited to welcome Jake to the Bleed Blue family! His impressive offensive skills and experience in the ECHL, EIHL, and NIHL make him a valuable asset to our team. Jake had a strong first season in the NIHL, demonstrating a keen eye for the net by finding the back of it 57 times last season, earning him the top goal scorer honor. We are hopeful that Jake can continue his run of good form and help us close out games — an area where we struggled last season.
While Jake’s scoring touch has been a highlight, he is also a powerful forward capable of playing a heavy, assertive game on the forecheck. As one of the more experienced players in the room, Jake brings leadership and stability during key moments of the game. We know the Bleed Blue faithful are no strangers to Jake, and we believe his style of play will be highly effective at the pound.
He possesses a very heavy shot, featuring a quick and reliable release, and enjoys applying pressure around the crease. Jake is definitely someone with limitless potential to make a nightly impact on our lineup, and we’re excited to see him contribute to our success this season.
