Biography
The SLS Peterborough Phantoms are happy to announce the signing of forward Nathan Pollard for the 2026/27 season.
The 33-year-old is another who needs no introduction to the Phantoms fans, having represented the club 394 times in a career which has spanned over 15 years so far. He currently sits eighth in Phantoms’ all-time appearance maker list.
For the past three seasons, he’s been at the helm of the Peterborough Phantoms NIHL2 side as Player Coach - in a time which saw them win a quadruple of trophies in 2024/25. He was a big contributor to the teams’ success on the ice, too, racking up 174 points in just 62 games.
Alongside his NIHL2 Player-Coach duties, he was the Assistant Coach to Ashley Tait last season. In that time, he also appeared for the Phantoms amidst the teams’ injury issues, notching a goal against the Swindon Wildcats amongst his four 2025/26 appearances.
A popular figure amongst Phantoms fans, Polly has now stepped back from his coaching role with the Phantoms NIHL2 side and will be returning to the Phantoms’ line up for 2026/27! Alongside his playing duties, he'll also continue his role as Assistant Coach to Ashley Tait.
Polly said the following on his return: "I'm really pleased to be back with the Phantoms full-time. The last three years with Phantoms 2 have been a brilliant experience and have helped me grow as both a player and a coach. I still feel I can compete at this level, and this gives me the opportunity to keep developing in both roles. We've built a really competitive squad and I'm looking forward to doing everything I can to help us compete for every trophy this season."