Toneys was one of Panthers' most consistent players last season

Defenceman Nick Toneys is back with the Nottingham Panthers for a second successive season after agreeing a new one-year contract.

The American blueliner joined Panthers in the summer of last year from Augusta of the East Coast Hockey League.

Coach Corey Neilson told BBC Radio Nottingham: "You talk about finds of the summer and with Nick he was my find of the summer.

"He was absolutely excellent and did everything I asked him to do."

Toneys said: "It was an easy decision to make and it is a great place to play.

"We had a pretty good season last year and we have things to prove next year so it is an exciting place to be.

"We've already got some core guys back, I appreciate being a part of that, and I'm looking forward to it."

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