2016/17 Elite League Rosters

[panthersnation]

Updated: 17/02/2017 at 17.35

Belfast Giants EP

Coach: Derek Walser - 2nd Year Of 2 Year Deal
Assistant coach: Rob Stewart - Re signed

N/M Stephen Murphy - Re signed
N/M Jackson Whistle - From Kelowna Rockets (whl)
N/M Andrew Dickson - Re signed

D Derek Walser - 2nd Year Of 2 Year Deal
D Matt Nickerson - Re signed
D Ryan Martinelli - From Székesfehérvár (austria)
D Jim Vandermeer - Re signed
D Jeff Mason - Re signed
D Michael Quesnele - From Coventry Blaze (eihl)
D Jérôme Leduc - From HC Dynamo Pardubice (Czech)

F Adam Keefe - Re signed
F/D Mark Garside - Re signed
F Jonathan Boxill - Re signed
F Brandon Benedict - Re signed
F James Desmarais - Re signed
F Mike Forney - Re signed
F David Rutherford - Re signed
F Steve Saviano - From HC Bolzano
F Alex Foster - From HC Bolzano
F Colin Shields - Re signed - (2 Year Deal)
F Chris Higgins - Re signed
F Blair Riley - From Stockton Heat (ahl)
F Matt Towe - From Guildford Flames (epl)

Braehead Clan EP

Coach: Ryan Finnerty - 2nd Year Of 2 Year Deal
Assistant coach: Richard Hartmann - Re signed

N/M Michal Zajkowski - From Lillehammer (norway)
N/M Gary Russel - Re signed

D Zack Sullivan - (2 Year Deal)
D Scott Aarssen - Re signed
D Cody Carlson - Cincinnati Cyclones (echl)
D Trevor Hendrikx From Cardiff Devils (eihl) - Released (10/10/16)
D Kyle Wharton - From Nikko Icebucks (asia)
D Lee Baldwin From ESV Kaufbeuren (del 2)
D Harry Quast - From Manchester Monarchs (echl)

F Matthew Haywood - Re signed - (2 Year Deal)
F Matt Keith - Re signed
F Bari McKenzie - Re signed - (2 Year Deal)
F Craig Peacock - From Belfast Giants (eihl) - (2 Year Deal)
F Scott Pitt - Re signed
F Daniel Åhsberg - From Lillehammer (Norway)
F Jordan Buesa - From Toronto Titans Minor Midget AAA (GTMMHL) font color="Orange"]- (2 way contract with Solway Sharks (nihl)) [/font]
F Callum Boyd - From Edinburgh Capitals (eihl)
F Alex Leavitt - Re signed
F Corey Cowick - From Florida Everblades (echl)
F Jeff Ulmer - From HC Innsbruck (ebel) - Released (10/10/16)
F Matt Beca - From HK Nitra (slovakia)
F/D Jay Rosehill - From Lehigh Valley Phantoms (ahl)
F Lee Esders - From Guildford Flames (epl)
F Mike Hammond - From Brampton Beast (echl)
F Stefan Della Rovere - From Fassa (AlpsHL)

Cardiff Devils EP

Coach: Andrew Lord - Re signed - (3 Year Deal)
Assistant coach: Jamie Elson - Re signed

N/M Ben Bowns - Re signed
N/M Thomas Murdy - From Telford Tigers (epl)

D Gleason Fournier - 2nd Year Of 2 Year Deal
D Mark Richardson - Re signed
D Josh Batch - Re signed
D Callum Buglass - From Swindon Wildcats (epl) - (2 way contract with Swindon Wildcats (epl))
D Andrew Hotham - Re signed
D Scott Hotham -From Storhamar (norway)
D Mark Louis - From Orlando Solar Bears (echl)

F Andrew Lord - Re signed - (3 Year Deal)
F Guillaume Doucet - 2nd Year Of 2 Year Deal
F Joey Martin - Re signed
F Jake Morrissette - Re signed
F Chris Jones - Re signed
F Chris Culligan - Re signed
F Luke Piggott - Re signed
F Matthew Myers - From Nottingham Panthers (eihl)
F Patrick Asseli - From Free Agent
F Joey Haddad - Re signed
F Sean Bentivoglio - From Asiago (italy)
F Layne Ulmer - From Asiago (italy)
F David Brine - From Löwen Frankfurt (del 2)
F Patrick Bordeleau - From San Antonio Rampage (ahl)
F Denny Kearney - From HC Bolzano (EBEL)

Coventry Blaze EP

Coach: Danny Stewart - From Fife Flyers (eihl)
Assistant Player coach: Ashley Tait - Promoted From Player

N/M Brian Stewart - 2nd Year Of 2 Year Deal
N/M Renny Marr - Re signed

D Kevin Noble - 2nd Year Of 2 Year Deal
D Josh Godfrey - 2nd Year Of 2 Year Deal
D Jim Jorgensen - Re signed - (2 Year Deal)
D David Clements - Re signed
D Shawn Boutin - From Idaho Steelheads (echl)
D Marc Cantin - From Utah Grizzlies (echl)
D Jordan Stokes - From Hull Pirates (epl) - (2 way contract with Hull Pirates (epl))

F Jordan Pietrus - Re signed - (2 Year Deal)
F Brett Robinson - Re signed
F/D Russ Cowley - Re signed
F Ross Venus - Re signed - (2 Year Deal)
F Ashley Tait - Re signed
F Matthew Selby - From Swindon Wildcats (epl) - (2 way contract with Swindon Wildcats (epl))
F Liam Stewart - From Alaska Aces (echl)
F Robin Bergman - From Frederikshavn White Hawks (Denamrk)
F Garrett Klotz - From Elmira Jackals (echl)
F Matt Marquardt - From Florida Everblades (echl)
F Björn Bombis - From Fischtown Pinguins (del 2) - Released (15/11/16)
F Darcy Zajac - From SønderjyskE (denamrk) - Released (18/10/16)
F Taylor Carnevale - From EC Kassel Huskies (del 2) - Released (15/11/16)
F Ben Davies - From Norfolk Admirals (Echl)
F Barry Almeida - From Gherdëina (alps HL)
F T.J. Syner - From Gherdëina (alps HL)

Dundee Stars EP

Coach: Marc Lefebvre - Re signed - (2 Year Deal)

N/M Joe Fallon - From Lausitzer Füchse (Del 2)
N/M Craig Holland - Re signed

D Craig Moore - 2nd Year Of 2 Year Deal
D Kevin Hart - Re signed
D Josh Grieveson - From Middlesex Black Bears (Ushs)
D Cameron McGiffin - From Peterborough Phantoms (Epl)
D Craig Cescon - From Morzine-Avoriaz-Les Gets (france)
D Félix-Antoine Poulin - From Alaska Aces (echl)
D Joey de Concilys - From Strasbourg (france)
D Kris Inglis - From Dundee Comets (snl) - (2 way contract with Dundee Comets (snl))

F Mikael Lidhammar - Re signed
F Brett Switzer - Re signed
F Justin Faryna - Re signed
F Scott Brannon - Re signed
F Vinny Scarsella - From Manchester Storm (eihl)
F Cale Tanaka - From Coventry Blaze (eihl)
F Joey Sides - From Reading Royals (echl)
F Matt White - From Indy Fuel (echl)
F Tommaso Traversa - From Alaska Aces (echl) - Released (18/10/16)
F Kevin Bruijsten - From Orli Znojmo (ebel)

Edinburgh Capitals EP

Coach: Michal Dobron - From Free Agent

N/M Travis Fullerton - From Braehead Clan (eihl)
N/M Kevin Forshall - Re signed
N/M Jordan Marr - From Hull Pirates (Epl)

D Jay King - Re signed - (3 Year Deal)
D Michal Dobron - From Free Agent
D Tyler Plews - Re signed - (2 Year Deal)
D Mike D'Orazio - Saint Mary's Univ (cis) - (2 Year Deal)
D Rihards Grigors - From Zemgale (latvia)
D Jaroslav Hertl - From GKS Tychy (poland)

F Martin Cingel - From Solway Sharks (Nihl 1) - (2 way contract with Edinburgh Capitals (snl))
F Sean Beattie - Re signed
F Mason Wilgosh - Univ. of Prince Edward Island (cis)
F Taylor MacDougall - From From Brampton Beast (echl) - (2 Year Deal)
F Karel Hromas - From Morzine-Avoriaz-Les Gets (France)
F Pavel Vorobyov - From HK Ryazan (vhl)
F Matt Tipoff - From Saint Mary's Uni (cis)
F Jared Staal - From South Carolina Stingrays (echl)
F Garrett Milan - Re signed
F Yevgeni Fyodorov - From Torpedo Ust-Kamenogorsk (vhl)
F Ian Schultz - From Allen Americans (echl)

Fife Flyers EP

Coach: Todd Dutiaume - Re signed
Assistant coach: Jeff Hutchins - From China Dragons (Asia League)

N/M Shane Owen - Elmira Jackals (echl)
N/M Craig Douglas - Re signed

D Philippe Paquet - Re signed
D David Turon - From Cracovia Krakow (poland) - Released (31/01/17)
D Ric Jackman - From Braehead Clan (eihl)
D Chris Wands - Re signed
D Thomas Muir - Re signed
D Russ Moyer - From Sheffield Steelers (eihl)
D James Isaacs - - From Coventry Blaze (eihl)
D Kyle Haines - From Chamonix-Morzine (france)

F Ryan Dingle - Re signed
F Shayne Stockton - Re signed
F Matthew Sisca - From Manchetser Storm (eihl)
F Justin Fox - Re signed
F Kyle Follmer - From Quad City Mallards (echl) - Visa Denied (28/9/16)
F Brendan Brooks - From Braehead Clan (eihl)
F Carlo Finucci - From Swindon Wildcats (epl)
F Chase Schaber - From Free Agent
F Sébastien Thinel - From Grenoble (france)
F Josh Scoon - Re signed
F Stephen Gunn - Re signed
F Jamie Wilson - Re signed
F Bryan Cameron - From Atlanta Gladiators (echl)

Manchester Storm EP

Coach: Omar Pacha - Re signed
Assistant coach: Mike Morin - Re signed
Assistant coach: Eric Neilson - From Missouri Mavericks (echl)

N/M Mike Clemente - From Rungsted Seier Capital (denmark)
N/M Phillip Spanswick - From Manchester Phoenix (epihl)

D Omar Pacha - Re signed
D Paul Swindlehurst - Re signed
D Paul Phillips - Re signed
D Trevor Johnson - From Val Pusteria Brunico (Italy)
D Connor Varley - From Penn State Uni (ncaa)
D Dallas Ehrhardt - From Dijon (france)

F Jack Prince - From Univ. of Alabama-Huntsville (Ncaa)
F Adam Harding - From Swindon Wildcats (epl)
F Cody Cartier - Mount Royal Uni (cis)
F Mark Heatley - From SC Riessersee (Germany 2)
F Eric Neilson - From Missouri Mavericks (echl)
F Patrik Valcak - Re signed
F Mario Valery-Trabucco - From Kallinge/Ronneby IF (Sweden 1)
F Matt Bissonnette - From Chamonix (france)
F Taylor Dickin - From Edinburgh Capitals (eihl)
F Darian Dziurzynski - From Missouri Mavericks (echl)
F Nardo Nagtzaam - From Olimpija Ljubljana (ebel)

Nottingham Panthers EP

Coach: Corey Neilson - Re signed - (2 Year Deal)
Assistant coach: Rick Strachan - Re signed
Assistant Player coach: David Clarke - Promoted From Player

N/M Miika Wiikman - Re signe
N/M Dan Green - Re signed
N/M Jindrich Pacl - From Orli Znojmo (ebel)

D Jeff Dimmen - 2nd Year Of 2 Year Deal
D Geoff Waugh - 2nd Year Of 2 Year Deal
D Steve Lee - Re signed
D Sam Oakford - Re signed - Left the club (26/9/16)
D Andy Sertich - From Stavanger Oilers (Norway)
D/F Erik Lindhagen - From Timrå IK (sweden)
D Dan Spang - From Hamburg Freezers (del)
D Kristian Kudroc - From HC Innsbruck (ebel)

F Brad Moran - 2nd Year Of 2 Year Deal
F Robert Farmer - Re signed
F Logan MacMillan - Re signed
F Robert Lachowicz - Re signed
F Stephen Schultz - Re signed
F Jeff Brown - From Brampton Beast (echl)
F Ollie Betteridge - Re signed
F Chris Lawrence - Re signed
F David Clarke - Re signed
F Matt Carter - From Gap (France)
F Alex Nikiforuk - From Fischtown Pinguins (del)
F Brian McGrattan - From San Diego Gulls (ahl) - (2 Year Deal)
F Petr Kalus - From Orli Znojmo (ebel) - Released (06/11/16)
F Jason Williams - From Ritten/Renon (AlpsHL)
F Deivids Sarkanis - From Kitzbüheler EC (AlpsHL)

Sheffield Steelers EP

Coach: Paul Thompson - 2nd Year Of 2 Year Deal
Assistant Coach: Jerry Anderson - From ASC Corona Brasov (MOL Liga)

N/M Ervins Mustukovs - From Grenoble (France)
N/M Brad Day - Re signed

D Ben O'Connor - 3rd Year Of 3 Year Deal
D Zach Fitzgerald - Re signed - (2 Year Deal)
D David Phillips - From Manchester Storm (eihl)
D Anders Franzon - From Indy Fuel (echl)
D Mike Ratchuk - From Utah Grizzlies (echl)
D Christoffer Björklund - From Mora IK (sweden) - Left the club (14/2/17)
D Rod Sarich - Re signed
D Jace Coyle - From Quad City Mallards (echl)

F Robert Dowd - Re signed - (3 Year Deal)
F Jonathon Phillips - 2nd year of 2 year deal
F Luke Ferrara - Re signed - (2 Year Deal)
F Mathieu Roy - 2nd Year Of 2 Year Deal
F Tyler Mosienko - Re signed - Left the club (28/10/16)
F Guillaume Desbiens - Re signed
F Cole Shudra - From Sheffield Steeldogs (Epl) - (3 Year Deal)
F Liam Kirk - From Sheffield Steeldogs (Epl) - (3 Year Deal)
F Levi Nelson - Re signed - (2 Year Deal)
F Markus Nilsson - From IF Troja-Ljungby (Sweden 1)
F Colton Fretter - Re signed
F Jesse Schultz - From SC Riessersee (Germany 2) - Released (30/12/16)
F John Armstrong - From Odense Bulldogs (Denamrk) - (2 Year Deal)
F Andreas Valdix - From HC Innsbruck (austria)
F Yared Hagos - From Krefeld Pinguine (Del)
F Geoff Walker - From Fassa (AlpsHL)

[kezypanther]

Sure I heard Waugh is on a two year deal. Maybe some other guys too.

[Yotes]

Thanks to panthersnation for running this thread again.

To help PN keep on top of the rosters, please only post confirmed signing news in here.

A link to your source for the signing is always appreciated.

eg

Panthers sign Cam Janssen to 2 year deal
Source: panthers.co.uk/content/cams-back-new-two-year-deal-cam-janssen

To discuss a signing, please either use the General Signing Discussion thread, or for Panthers and other major signings please use a dedicated thread.

Thank you.

[lilbubsbigfan]

Justin Faryna re-signed for the Stars a couple of weeks ago completing this seasons third line in returning.(which was a fantastic re-signing after the season he has had 8th for points, tenth for scoring and fought anyone when required.)  For the sake of completion Moore was a re-signing rather than on a two year deal (again a great signing been as good as Swindlehurst in his first season at Stars)

All 5 of Dundee's 2016/17 signings:

Justin Faryna: www.dundeestars.com/news/news_item.asp?NewsID=1349
Kevin Hart: www.dundeestars.com/news/news_item.asp?NewsID=1389
Brett Switzer: www.dundeestars.com/news/news_item.asp?NewsID=1317
Craig Moore: www.dundeestars.com/news/news_item.asp?NewsID=1306
Mikael Lidhammar: www.dundeestars.com/news/news_item.asp?NewsID=1338

[panthers_nyr]

I'm sure Waugh and Dimmen were also on 2 year uni deals?

Edit:

panthers.co.uk/content/defenceman-geoff-waugh-joins-panthers

www.panthers.co.uk/content/gmb-panthers-sign-new-defenceman

Just checked, both mention Loughborough so assuming it means they're 2 year uni deals. 

[kezypanther]

SIGNING NEWS: #11 Jim Jorgensen (@jjorgensen15) has signed for a further two years with Blaze.

SIGNING NEWS: Top points scorer #23 Brett Robinson (@brobash23) has re-signed with Blaze for the 2016/17 season.

SIGNING NEWS: #16 @JordanPietrus has signed a two-year contract with the club.

Taken from Official Blaze page: twitter.com/covblazehockey

[Yotes]

For completeness sake, Evan Mosey 2 year deal with the Panthers.

www.panthers.co.uk/content/evan-mosey-agrees-new-deal-panthers

[Gilly]

Dundee sign Netminder Joe Fallon from Lausitzer Füchse (DEL2)

www.eliteleague.co.uk/dundee-sign-netminder-fallon/

www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=11792

[panthers_nyr]

Storm sign GB international Jack Prince
www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=44382
manchesterstorm.com/jack-prince-joins-the-storm/

[lucaseville]

NEWS: Dundee Stars sign British D-man Josh Grieveson for next season. Full story here: link

Copied from EIHL Twitter feed.

[lucaseville]

Coventry Blaze - "CONFIRMATION: We are happy to confirm Kevin Noble does have a 2 year contract and will be back with us next season"

[lucaseville]

[panthers_nyr]

Dundee sign young British D man.
www.eliteleague.co.uk/stars-sign-teenage-d-man/
www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=172090

[Bagheera]

Finnerty back at Clan confirmed on website.

www.braeheadclan.com/news/2496/news-finnerty-back-behind-the-bench-for-fourth-season.html#.VwrOz8lwbqA

[blueline]

Dimmen and Waugh were also on 2 year Uni deals as well as Moran.
Paul Swindlehurst also stated that Oakford was on a 2 year deal so will be back next season

[Yotes]

Blaze re-sign Drew Fisher

www.coventryblaze.co.uk/news/fisher-returns-to-blaze-20160414

[GuinnessMan]

www.cardiffdevils.com/news/league-mvp-joey-martin-returns-devils/


League MVP Joey Martin Returns For Devils





The league’s leading scorer, forward of the year and Player of the year will be a Devil for another season.

Joey Martin has signed up for another year in Cardiff after a standout season with the Devils in which he scored 31 goals and 53 assists in 63 games to lead all players in overall scoring.

Martin was picked by the coaches and GMs around the league as the top forward and the player of the year. He also won both of those awards for the Devils for the second straight season as well as the Player’s Player of the year. He was also selected to the First Team All-star team at the end of the season.

“He is the complete package and was the best player in the league this season,” said Andrew Lord, “he is our top scorer, he is a total pro, he is one of the best penalty killers on the team, he blocks shots, he plays hurt, he is an absolute warrior.

“Off the ice he does all the things right to keep himself in top shape and that is why he has been so consistent for the past two seasons.”

In his two seasons in the EIHL, he has scored 82 points and 83 points while scoring 26 goals in 2014-15 and 31 this past season.

Joey Martin said "I am obviously very happy to be back for another season. I love playing here and we love living in Cardiff.

"I think the permanent move to Ice Arena Wales changes things for this team, I am excited to be in the new arena from day one next season and I am looking forward to another great year with the Devils."

[jdizpt8]

Craig Cescon signs for Dundee - good signing for them, tough guy who does a decent job

www.dundeestars.com/news/news_item.asp?NewsID=1447

[Yotes]

Blaze re-sign Russ Cowley

www.eliteleague.co.uk/blaze-re-sign-forward-russ-cowley/

[Yotes]

(Completeness sake) Logan MacMillan back at Panthers

panthers.co.uk/content/macmillan-back-gmb-panthers

[GuinnessMan]

manchesterstorm.com/adam-harding-signs-for-the-storm/
Adam Harding Signs For The Storm!
The Manchester Storm are delighted to announce the signing of British forward, Adam Harding, to the club for the 2016/2017 season.

Coach Omar Pacha had the following to say about Harding’s arrival; “We brought Adam in for a couple of games last season during an injury crisis over the Christmas period, and I was massively impressed by his attitude and commitment. He scored a goal for us too, and the delight on his face was there for all to see. Adam is young, he’s hungry to establish himself at EIHL level after a stint with the Cardiff Devils, and he will learn a lot here from our imports which will aid his development further. I’m delighted to have Adam on board for next season.”

Coach Omar Pacha is working hard on further signings, and is burning the midnight oil with agents and players. He had the following to say, “This is a really busy time of year, but also one that I love. I am in constant contact with agents, coaches and players from all over the globe, in pursuit of finding the right ingredients to push us forward as a club again next season. I have a couple of offers out on players and hope to have some further good news on the signing front for all Storm fans over the next week or so.

[Deleted]

Blaze retain Venus on a two year deal.


www.eliteleague.co.uk/blaze-re-sign-venus/?platform=hootsuite

[Deleted]

Does this go in here? Paul Thompson appoints a new assistant coach; Jerry Anderson.

www.eliteleague.co.uk/steelers-hire-new-assistant-coach/?platform=hootsuite

[Yotes]

Dutiaume returns as Flyers coach for another season.

www.eliteleague.co.uk/dutiaume-returns-for-flyers/

[BigLad]

Ashley Tait re-signs for another season at the Sky Dome

www.eliteleague.co.uk/blaze-re-sign-ashley-tait/?platform=hootsuite