| Mark, who joined the team at the start of the year, took part in the first few play-off matches, grabbing an important overtime winner against Fife Flyers, but has not featured in the last few games.
The return of Scott Corbett to the side last month meant that Stars now have nine imports on their books, and Mark has been forced to watch games from the stands along with the injured Paul Berrington and James Hutchinson.
Coach Hunt said, “We have been on a winning streak and I have found it difficult to change the line-up. This is no way a reflection on Mark.
“His attitude has been outstanding. He works hard in practice and is fully behind the guys. There are times when you have to make a decision as a coach and that decision must be for the team and not for individuals.
“Mark understands this and, although he is extremely disappointed not to have been playing in the last few games, he knows that his chance will come before these finals are over.
“He is a quality player with a quality attitude and it just endorses the team spirit we have at Dundee.
“There is a lot of hockey to be played and we are prepared for it. We have the best and loudest fans in the country and they won’t settle for second best.”
Stars are anxiously awaiting the outcome of tomorrow’s Fife Flyers/Guildford Flames semi-final. Preliminary fixtures have been announced for either result, with Stars being at home on Sunday for the second game in the best-of-five series.
A selection of younger Stars players will play a game against Swedish outfit Tyringe at Dundee Ice Arena tomorrow. Face-off is 7.30 pm. Entry is £2 for adults and £1 for children. |
