A Steady Hand on the Defence!
The Streatham RedHawks are pleased to announce the return of Harvey Stead to the High Road for the 26/27 season.
The 5’ 11” product of the Bracknell Bees academy, spent his entire career with the Bees organisation and its affiliates with a single season in Swindon, before deciding to join Streatham in 2024. Meaning the defenceman brings a solid mix of experience playing in the British second tier with over 350 games under his belt at EPL and NIHL level, which has shown in his 2 seasons as a Redhawk
An offensively minded defenceman Harvey has become a cornerstone of the Streatham defence. Able to play the top line minutes in any situation coach Paynter needs him to. And that paid off in 2026 with 3 trophies, leaving Harvey hungry for more
“Really happy to be back in Streatham next season. It was one of the best years of hockey I’ve been a part of and rounded out with 3 trophies. We’ve still got more to win, and I can’t wait to be back on the high road”
Harvey plays an offensively minded defensive game. When not stopping opposition players from getting the puck to the net. He provides a pivot in up ice transition plays. And when needed will happily pinch down from the blue line on a rush to get a scoring opportunity. But he is most dangerous when firing shots in at range from the point. Which has seen Harvey rack up a total of 19 goals and 34 assists in 71 regular season and play-off games for Streatham.
Coach Paynter is pleased to have a player of Steads quality back for another season
“When building my team, I want us to be able to be calm under pressure, make smart plays and keep possession at the right time. Harvey brings all these qualities. His skating ability gives him the opportunity to get out of difficult situations and get us up ice as well as join our offence when needed. Winning silverware is infectious and addictive and now Harv has had a taste of silverware in a Redhawk’s jersey I think it will only strive him to be raise the bar even higher than it already is".
Harvey's jerseys will be available to own and loan, if interested please email ownloanshirts@yahoo.com. Each jersey is priced at £125 and will be presented to the sponsor at the end of the season. Jerseys will be available on a first come first service basis.
