- Petr Cech has officially announced his change in sport to ice hockey as he joins Guilford Phoenix
- The former Arsenal and Chelsea shot-stopper was signed as a third goaltender who will be manning the post
- Cech is in line to make his debut for his new club at the weekend against Swindon Wildcats 2
Petr Cech has joined National Ice Hockey League team Guildford Phoenix as a goaltender after hanging his gloves as a goalkeeper last summer.
The former Czech Republic international who has now changed his career from football to ice hockey signed as Guildford's third goalkeeper.
And the former Arsenal and Chelsea star is in line to make his debut for his new club on Sunday, October 13.
"I hope I can help this young team achieve their goals," Cech was quoted saying after the sport switch.
"After 20 years of professional football, this is going to be a wonderful experience for me to play the game I loved to watch and play as a kid," he continued.
Guildford's head coach, Andy Hemmings is also excited with the arrival of the former Rennes shot-stopper.
"The signing of Petr is massive for the Phoenix, he is a great guy who trains hard and I cannot wait to see him make his debut," he said.
Guildford Phoenix will face Swindon Wildcats 2 in their next National Ice Hockey League fixture on Sunday and Cech is expected to be handed his debut as a goaltender.
