As the summer rolls on, teams across the Scottish National League are continuing to build toward the 2025/26 season. With a mix of returning veterans, exciting new additions, and junior talent stepping up, here’s a look at who was announced this past week across the league:
Solway Sharks SNL
- Ajay Turner – From Solway Juniors
- Andrew Creighton – Returning to SNL after playing recreational
- Ruairi Lockerbie – Forward – SNL and NIHL1 experience
New faces for the newly formed Sharks SNL team as players step up from the junior ranks and return from rec hockey.
Whitley Warriors
- Thomas Brown – Netminder – New signing
- Owen Yarrow – Forward – Re-signing
Three names added to the Warriors roster, including a new netminder and two re-signed forwards.
Aberdeen Lynx
- Callum Smith – Defence – Re-signing, veteran of the team
- Sean Dyer – Forward – Re-signing
A quiet but important week for the Lynx as they re-sign two experienced players, including a defensive veteran.
Dundee Rockets
- Lewis Neave – Re-signing
- Ross Paul – Defence – Re-signing
- John Gordon – Re-signing
- Andrew Henderson – Re-signing
- Jack Henderson – Re-signing
- Cam McGiffin – Assistant Captain – Re-signing
The Rockets added depth with a flurry of re-signings, including leadership in the form of their assistant captain.
Kirkcaldy Kestrels
🔁 No announcements
No updates from the Kestrels last week.
Edinburgh Capitals
• Sean Stewart – New Signing – Canadian defenceman
• Ross Dalgleish – Forward – Re-signing
• Kris Phillips – Forward – Re-signing
A strong mix for the Caps this week, highlighted by the arrival of a new import defenceman.
Paisley Pirates
🔁 No announcements
No player moves announced last week by Paisley.
North Ayrshire Wild
- Lewis Gardner – Netminder – Returns after two seasons away
- Josh Sangster – Forward – New signing, first year at SNL
- Conor Wood – Defence – Re-signing
A returning goalie and fresh young talent headline North Ayrshire’s latest announcements.
Kilmarnock Thunder
• Liam Anderson – Re-signing
• Andy Barr – Re-signing
Two returning names for the Thunder as they begin to shape their squad for the new campaign.
Stay tuned for more updates as teams continue to announce returning stars and fresh talent in the weeks ahead.
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