Brien Diffley was one of Aaron Fox’s first summer signings and joins the club from Danish side Odense Bulldogs.

The 6’2 blueline studied at Boston University where he played 4 years in the NCAA before turning professional in 2018 for a split season in the East Coast League with Wheeling and Manchester

In 2019 Diffley moved for a full season with Greenville Swamp Rabbits before heading to Europe the following season for a two year spell with Cergy-Pontoise

Last season Diffley joined former Steelers head coach Paul Thompson with the Odense Bulldogs where he helped the team to a 3^rd place finish in the regular season.

Head coach Aaron Fox said “Brien’s skating is at the elite level, his transition and puck recovery is exceptional and we expect him to fit into the British game comfortably”

Brien Diffley will wear #65 for the Steelers.