The TSI World Bees are delighted to announce the signing of defenceman, Brendan Baird, for the 2023/2024 NIHL National season.

Another product of the Bracknell junior system; Brendan will be joining for his third stint in the black, white and gold of the Bees. His first would come in 2013/2014 where he split games between the Hornets, Drones and the Bees before signing for the Basingstoke Bison in 2014/2015. After a year in Basingstoke, Brendan went on to play for the Wightlink Raiders, Oxford City Stars and Streatham before re-signing with the Bees in 2018. He would play 2 seasons at the club before heading back down the M3 to the Bison.

Brendan has played a total of 97 games for the Bees – finding the net 12 times and assisting in 33 other goals to bring his points tally to 45 for the club.

On his signing; Brendan had a message for the Bees fans:

Hi Bees fans,

Hope you’ve all had a good start to the summer. I’m really excited to be pulling on that Bees jersey again!

Can’t wait to see you all in September. 🐝