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The double-winning Basingstoke Bison have linked up with The Gazette, the paper becoming one of their sponsors for this season.

The company logo is on the shoulder of the Herd’s shirts and their sponsored player is top British sharp-shooter Aaron Connolly.

The 21-year-old scored 22 times last season and has already hit the net three times this campaign.

The British forward took time out ahead of Saturday’s winning clash with Manchester Phoenix to read a copy of the paper in the Bison dressing room.

Connolly said: “We did really well as team last season and I see no reason why we cannot do the same again this campaign. It is nice to be The Gazette’s sponsored player and like last year, I will be looking to score over 20 goals.”

Bison player/coach Doug Sheppard is delighted with the link-up and said: “The relationship is very strong between us and The Gazette and hopefully we will give them plenty of nice things to write about this season.”

Gazette Newspapers’ publisher, Liz Bond, said: “We are delighted to be sponsoring the Basingstoke Bison this season, and wish Aaron and the team the very best of luck in all their matches.

“Fans can keep up-to-date with coverage of all their matches in The Gazette and online at basingstokegazette.co.uk.”