Mann, 29, returns to the Brahmas blue line after helping the team advance to the Northern Conference Finals last season, his first year in the CHL. As a Brahma, Mann saw action in 69 total games, nine in the postseason.

Known for his aggressive style of play, the Ottawa, Ontario native posted 168 penalty minutes last season, ranking him second among the Brahmas roster.

The four year veteran spent the majority of his professional career in the United Hockey League (UHL, now the International Hockey League). In three seasons in the UHL, Mann played 137 games and netted 21 points (4 G, 17 A).

For the 2005-06 season, Mann played for the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League (AHL) for one game. The hard-nosed defenseman played four seasons of collegiate hockey at Elmira College (NCAA). As an Eagle, Mann put up 58 points (13 G, 45 A) in 96 games.

Head coach Dan Wildfong believes the addition of Mann is a step in the right direction for the Brahmas 2008-09 campaign.

"Chris did some great things for us last season. This season we wanted to be sure to solidify the blueline, so it's great to keep a stable defenseman familiar with our system," said Wildfong.