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AFTER scouring the globe for the right man, Mobilx Vipers head coach Rob Wilson has moved to sign defenceman Burt Henderson, as a replacement for giant Czech Petr Kratky.

Henderson, a native of Vancouver, will join the Tynesiders from Japanese side OJI, where he registered 20 points in 24 games.

"I'm delighted to find a defenceman of such quality,'' said Wilson. "He'll bring a lot of experience to the team and has been highly recommended by all the agents and coaches I've spoken to. The Asian League only allows three import players per side, so the quality of guys playing there is extremely high."

It has been just over a month since the Vipers released Kratky, but Wilson has no regrets over the time it took to sign a replacement.

"I've been on the phone every day but there was no one available whom I've wanted,'' he admitted.

"I've had the opportunity to sign numerous guys but they weren't the calibre we wanted.'' Henderson will join up with the Vipers next week after his work permit application is processed, so Wilson has registered himself for this weekend's home double header against the Manchester Phoenix and Basingstoke Bison.

"We only have four defencemen available,'' said Wilson. "It's a big weekend for us, so we need as many players available as possible.

We were hoping to have Burt cleared in time for the Manchester game, but unfortunately his work permit is yet to clear.''

9:10am Friday 11th January 2008

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