Defending champions Cardiff have bolstered their defence with the re-signing of Bryce Reddick, and the addition of American blue liner Ben Blood.

Minnesota native Blood moves to the Welsh capital following three seasons in the Finnish Liiga, most recently for Ässät.

Selected in the fourth round (120th overall) of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft by the Ottawa Senators, the 29-year-old has also played in Norway, the AHL and ECHL as well as winning three NCAA (WCHA) championships as a member of the University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks.

Reddick, 28, joined Cardiff last summer from Aalborg Pirates, helping the Devils defend their Elite League title, win the PredictorBet Playoffs and reach the Challenge Cup Final during his first season with the organisation.

As well as a season in Denmark, Reddick has also played in France, Norway, the ECHL and NCAA during his career.