SWINDON Wildcats’ English Premier League rivals Peterborough Phantoms have confirmed the capture of Owen Griffiths.

The British forward had only arrived at the Link Centre last summer from National League side Wightlink Raiders.

However, having made 55 appearances for the Wildcats, scoring just one point, the 19-year-old has opted for a move to Cambridgeshire in search of more game time.

Griffiths was also part of the Great Britain Under 20s side at the World Championships in December where he scored a goal en route to collecting a bronze medal.

It was at that tournament that Griffiths met Peterborough head coach, Slava Koulikov, who was assistant coach for GB, and he played a big part in the 19-year-old’s move.

“I met Slava when we were away with the GB U20s in France and he really stood out to me as a coach,” Griffiths told the Phantoms website.

“He noticed parts of the game that not a lot of people noticed, which really impressed me.

“Once I was given the opportunity to play under his coaching, I had to take the opportunity.

“After last season, where I didn’t play a lot, I hope with Slava’s help I want to be in a position to be able to chip in with scoring and push Peterborough to some silverware.

“I would say my speed is my greatest asset and with this I will help the team as much as I can, and I really can’t wait.”