The YKK sponsored Widnes Wild are delighted to announce Tom Jackson as our new player-coach for the upcoming 24/25 season. Tom (better known as TJ) is no stranger to the club, having made the switch to Widnes Wild from Hull Jets mid-way through our inaugural season and has remained loyal to the Wild ever since. During his time at Widnes so far, he has become a key defensive player and popular member of the squad by the fans who’ve watched him develop over the previous seasons. Across his 10 years icing in a Widnes jersey, Jackson has currently played 326 games and recorded 83 points (17 goals + 66 assists) across both Division 1 and 2 level. Most notably, before Widnes made the step up to NIHL Division 1 following the COVID-19 pandemic, TJ was appointed the role of Captain, which he has upheld for the past 3 seasons. However, he now makes the jump to the position of player-coach for the 24/25 season.