WYTHEVILLE, VA- The Blue Ridge Bobcats, proud members of the FPHL, are proud to announce that Assistant captains Daniel Klinecky and Nick Stuckless plus fan-favorite blueliner Robin Eriksson have all signed PTOs to return to the team for the 2026-2027 season.
Stuckless established himself as a leader and clutch player in his second pro season, averaging a point per game and netting a +24 rating in 51 regular season games plus scoring the overtime game winner in game 1 of the Commissioner’s Cup Playoffs against Port Huron.

Klinecky has been a consistent presence on the Bobcats blueline over the last two seasons, notching 54 points and a +26 ratings in 86 games with Blue Ridge.

Eriksson made his presence known physically and positionally throughout his first season in Roar County, recording a +33 rating, 123 penalty minutes and 15 points in the regular season. The Swedish-born defenseman also was an iron man, suiting up in 57 of the club’s 59 total games (including playoffs).

“We are incredibly excited to welcome three of our biggest pieces back for the upcoming season,” said head coach and general manager Vojtech Zemlicka. “Nick and Daniel have been leaders on and off the ice since joining our organization, and Robin quickly became a favorite to his teammates and our amazing fans. These core players are essential to our success, and we could not be happier to have them back in Roar County.”