As the summer rolls on, Scottish National League teams are wasting no time getting their rosters in place for the 2025/26 season. With two new clubs entering the league and returning sides locking in key names, here’s a look at this week’s confirmed signings and announcements.
Solway Sharks SNL
Solway continue to shape their new SNL roster:
- Bailey Thomson – Forward – On a two-way with Widnes Wild & Sharks.
- Gordon Horne – Forward – Brings experience up front.
- Scott Crane – Forward – Adds further depth to the offence.
Whitley Warriors
A trio of re-signings solidify Whitley’s lineup:
- Anthony Wetherell – Returns for another year.
- Liam Smedley – Defence – Back on the blue line.
- Jamie Ord – Forward – Re-signing confirmed.
Aberdeen Lynx
The Lynx continue to lock in key players for the new season:
- Owen Michie – Defence – Returns for his 5th season and will once again wear the ‘A’ as assistant captain.
- Jack Hutton – Forward – From Lynx U19s to SNL entering his 5th year in the SNL setup.
- Jamie Edmonds – Defence – Steady stay-at-home blueliner, returning for his 4th campaign.
Dundee Rockets
A strong core is re-signing for the Rockets:
- Robbie Hill – Defence – Back for another season.
- Lewis McIntosh – Forward – Re-signing confirmed.
- Drew Rumgay – Defence – Will continue anchoring the blueline.
- Sean Beattie – Returning to the lineup.
Kirkcaldy Kestrels
- Joe Somerville – Forward – 18-year-old heads into his 3rd season with the Kestrels.
Edinburgh Capitals
The Caps have announced a mix of returning players and new additions:
- Scott Geddes – Defence – Brings valuable experience into his 3rd year.
- Kyle Howie – Forward – Joins from North Ayrshire Wild.
- Ben Coughtrie – Defence – Returns after missing time through injury.
Paisley Pirates
Award-winning returnees lead the Pirates’ announcements:
- Jay Herd – Forward – Named Most Improved Player by the team last season.
- Daniel McGowan – Netminder – Pirates’ Most Valuable Player returns between the pipes.
North Ayrshire Wild
- Luca De Simone – Captain – Back to lead the Wild again this season.
Stay tuned as more teams continue to roll out their rosters ahead of what’s shaping up to be one of the most competitive SNL seasons yet.
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