The summer signing window is officially heating up across the Scottish National League, with all nine teams now unveiling players ahead of the 2025/26 season. Whether it’s returning veterans or exciting new faces, clubs are locking in key pieces as preparations for the new campaign gather pace.
Here’s a full roundup of who’s been announced last week:
Solway Sharks SNL
🔁 Richard Bentham – Defence
A familiar name to Solway fans, Bentham brings experience as the Sharks continue to build their inaugural SNL roster.
Whitley Warriors
🔁 Matty Betham
🔁 Phill Edgar – Canadian, fan favourite
🔁 Jay Lucas
🔁 Ross Douglas – Known for his work ethic
The Warriors keep their core intact with four important re-signings.
Aberdeen Lynx
🔁 Macauley Armstrong – Forward
A fan favourite, Armstrong returns to the Lynx lineup as the North East side continues to build on last season’s playoff-winning momentum.
Dundee Rockets
🔁 Grant Reekie – Forward
🔁 Sam McCluskey – Captain, re-signing
🔁 Michael Ireland – Returns to the Rockets fold
The Rockets retain the core of their squad, including experienced captain Sam McCluskey.
Kirkcaldy Kestrels
🔁 Callum McLaren – Re-signing
McLaren is the only Kestrel announced last week.
Edinburgh Capitals
🧤 Ben Keddie – Netminder, new signing
🔁 Cameron Wilkie – Re-signing
🔁 Adam Robinson – Back for his second year
The Caps strengthen between the pipes and secure returning players as they aim for a strong season.
Paisley Pirates
🔁 Ryan Parkin – Forward, 4th season
🔁 Chris Wilson – Experienced return
🔁 Marty Simpson – Defence
🔁 Marcus Murdoch – Re-signing
🔁 Callum Donaghy – Netminder
The Pirates are among the busiest clubs so far, confirming five returning players including key defensive and goaltending assets.
North Ayrshire Wild
🔁 Liam Houston
🔁 Rocco Murray
🔁 Jacob Woods – Key contributor, homegrown
🔁 Hayden Woods – Back for second season
🔁 Jordan McGonigle
🔁 Jack Neil
🔁 Lewis McCrindle
🔁 Tom Morgenthaler – Alternate captain
🧤 Caiden MacColl – Netminder
Wild return nearly a full lineup of familiar faces, with nine players re-signing this week.
North Ayrshire Wild
🔁 Mark Fowley – Re-signing
🔁 Ronan McCready – Re-signing
Thunder begin shaping their 2025/26 roster with two returning names.
Stay tuned for more updates as teams continue to announce returning stars and fresh talent in the weeks ahead.
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