The Sydney Ice Dogs are proud to announce the signing of 28-year-old forward David Upton.

The Sydney, Australia native has previously spent 9 seasons in the AIHL, last playing in 2013 with the Newcastle North Stars before taking a break.
“At the end of my last season with the North Stars I had played 9 straight seasons in the league and had lost the fire in my belly to compete” says Upton. “I had not had a full year off from hockey since I was four and simply needed an extended break.”

In 22 regular season games in 2013, Upton registered 10 goals and 10 assists for 20 points and 35 penalty minutes as well as taking part in two post season games recording two assists.

Since joining in 2005, the 6'0" and 91kg forward has skated in 162 career AIHL games, netting 71 goals and 94 assists for 165 points and 319 penalty minutes.

Upton has represented Australia in the World Junior Championships (2006, 2007) and the World Championships (2009, 2011), winning gold for Australia in the World Championships (D2|A) in 2011.  

“Being the amazing community that Australian Ice Hockey is, everyone is warmly welcomed back... I honestly have no idea what the season has in store and what I can contribute to the team, all I do know is that I am happy to be back playing with the guys and look forward to doing it in the Ice Dogs colours” says Upton.

David Upton and the Dogs hit the ice April 22^nd.
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