![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/petr-cech-confirms-next-move-after-chelsea-icon-left-club-in-boehly-takeover/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/0_Fg5PFFsXEAAquNW.jpg&description=Former Premier League goalkeeper Petr Cech may have retired from football in 2019, but the 40-year-old certainly hasn't stopped putting on the gear between the posts. Cech switched to ice hockey after hanging up his boots, and signed for Guildford Phoenix in 2019 - continuing to play in his spare time while acting as a technical and performance advisor at Chelsea. However, following the club takeover when Todd Boehly took over from Roman Abramovich, Cech left his role. And now that Cech is free to focus on ice hockey full-time, he's signed NIHL South Division 1 side Chelsmford Chieftains for the 2022/23 season. Cech won all there was to win with the Phoenix last year, and now he's stepped up a division to become a netminder for the Chieftains. The Chieftains announced the exciting signing on Sunday, with Cech coming off the back of a famous treble winning season with the Phoenix. But he's switching Surrey for Essex, as his incredible journey in ice hockey continues. Chieftains head coach Mark Saunders reflected on the signing, and said: "Having a netminder of Petr's quality and experience come into our squad is a huge boost for us right now. He brings a winning mentality, a desire to compete every single time he's on the ice and we look forward to seeing him add to our group this campaign." And Cech also admitted he was ready for a new test, and hopes to help them achieve success this season. Cech said: "I'm excited for a new challenge with the Chieftains and I'm looking forward to helping the team reach their targets for the season." Petr Cech has signed for the Chieftains Cech is one of the greatest Premier League goalkeepers of all-time, winning four league titles for Chelsea while holding the record for clean sheets within the division (202). But Cech's passion for goalkeeping extends beyond football, as he's popped on his skates following retirement. The 40-year-old was enjoying his time as an advisor at Chelsea, and famously came out to address fans who were p){kind=link}
Chelmsford Chieftains have acquired a very handy goaltender, as former Chelsea and Arsenal star Petr Cech has joined up with the ice hockey side for the rest of the season
Former Premier League goalkeeper Petr Cech may have retired from football in 2019, but the 40-year-old certainly hasn’t stopped putting on the gear between the posts.
Cech switched to ice hockey after hanging up his boots, and signed for Guildford Phoenix in 2019 – continuing to play in his spare time while acting as a technical and performance advisor at Chelsea. However, following the club takeover when Todd Boehly took over from Roman Abramovich, Cech left his role.
And now that Cech is free to focus on ice hockey full-time, he’s signed NIHL South Division 1 side Chelsmford Chieftains for the 2022/23 season. Cech won all there was to win with the Phoenix last year, and now he’s stepped up a division to become a netminder for the Chieftains.
The Chieftains announced the exciting signing on Sunday, with Cech coming off the back of a famous treble winning season with the Phoenix. But he’s switching Surrey for Essex, as his incredible journey in ice hockey continues.