Devils player-coach Gerad Adams said: "Phil got stronger down the stretch, he is a warrior, a fantastic competitor and an even better team-mate.

"I think he was the best goalie in the league last year. He won us games on his own and you need that if you want to win championships."

Osaer posted a 2.71 goals against average and a 92.3 saves percentage.

In his debut Devils campaign Osaer helped them win the British Knock-out Cup before the Welsh side lost to Nottingham Panthers in the play-off final.