Nottingham Panthers latest signing Cameron Mann says the club's high profile in the UK was a key reason for him coming to the National Ice Centre.

The 32-year-old has appeared 93 times in the NHL and has played in the top leagues of Germany and Finland.

Mann told BBC Radio Nottingham: "I've heard a lot about it and heard they're one of the top two or three teams.

"Talking to Corey (Neilson) and Bruce (Richardson), they're excited to have me and I'm excited to come."

Mann was selected by the Boston Bruins in the NHL fourth-round draft of 1995 and made his debut for the team in the 1997/98 season.

He made 89 appearances for Boston over four seasons and also appeared in the world's top league for Nashville.

"Playing in the top league and learning from some of the top players I played with means I can bring that experience to Nottingham," Mann said.

"It (the NHL) was a great experience for myself and coming in to my 13th season it was a highlight of my career so far."

The Manitoba-born forward has since played in Europe with German sides Ingolstadt and Duisburg, and Tampere of Finland.

"Hockey's a great game, it can take you all over the world and it has for me and my family," he added.

"We've been able to see so many countries and it's one of the benefits of playing this game."

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