The EIHL 2026/27 rosters are already taking shape, and the summer roster moves across all ten Elite League clubs are coming thick and fast. From Belfast to Guildford, squads are being rebuilt, reinforced, and in some cases completely overhauled. Here is everything confirmed so far — and there is plenty to get excited about.
EIHL 2026/27 Rosters: Club-by-Club Breakdown
Starting in Northern Ireland, the Belfast Giants have gone heavy on imports. Jake Kupsky and Jackson Whistle form their goaltending pair, with a back line featuring Christian Berger, Mike Lee, and Josh Roach. Up front, the Giants boast real firepower — Jake Gaudette, David Goodwin, Jordan Kawaguchi, and JJ Piccinich headline an attacking corps also including Scott Conway, Cole Shudra, and both Patrick and Nicholas Guay.
Meanwhile, the Cardiff Devils welcome Christian Stoever in goal to partner the ever-reliable Ben Bowns. Their defence brings in Gleason Fournier, Evan Mosey, Jimmy Oligny, and Nick Welsh alongside returning man Mark Richardson. Forwards Sam Duggan, Ryan Barrow, Bayley Harewood, Joey Martin, Kohen Olischefski, and Jake Sacratini give the Welsh outfit genuine depth.
Over in the Midlands, Coventry Blaze have confirmed defensive returnees David Clements and new signing Connor Russell, with forwards Artem Buzoverya, Brynley Capps, Matthew Gleason, Jack Hopkins, and Grant Mismash in the mix. The Dundee Stars are building steadily too — Evan Brand, Zack Hoffman, and Craig Moore shore up defence, while Ben Brown, Travis Ewanyk, Gary Haden, Keaton Jameson, Tyson Laventure, and Josh Nelson push for ice time up front.
In Scotland, the Fife Flyers have Jordan McLaughlin between the pipes, backed by a defence of Lucas Chard, Ethan Hadden, Reece Kelly, Ben Solder, and Joona Vainio. Chase Dubois, Cameron Hough, and Garet Hunt lead the forward lines. Crosstown rivals Glasgow Clan have gone bold — Liam Soulière and Rasmus Tirronen compete for the crease, with a forward group starring Robert Lachowicz, Tristin Langan, Austin Mitchell-King, and Deven Sideroff among others.
Southern Clubs and Northern Powerhouses Complete the Picture
Furthermore, the Guildford Flames pair Justin Fazio and Adam Long in goal, with a forward line featuring Matt Alvaro, Mathieu Gosselin, Brett Neumann, and Josh Waller. Defence sees Karl Boudrias, Travis Brown, and Jonathan Racine brought in.
Up north, Manchester Storm bring in Drew DeRidder and Evan Weninger between the sticks, with Brandon Cutler, Brady Gilmour, Kyle Maksimovich, Tim McGauley, Joe Nardi, and Loren Ulett pushing the attack. Rais Francis and Bradley Jenion also return.
The Nottingham Panthers have Mat Robson in goal and lean on Chase Pearson, Matt Alfaro, Ollie Betteridge, Jordan Kelsall, and Patrick Larkin offensively. Zsombor Garát and Joe Hazeldine anchor the blue line.
Finally, the Sheffield Steelers look menacing — Matt Greenfield and Lucas Brine share goaltending duties, while forwards Olivier Archambault, Mitchell Balmas, Ivan Björkly Nordström, Robert Dowd, Evan Jasper, Mikko Juusola, Leevi Teissala, and Brandon Whistle form a deep, dangerous roster. Keep tabs on every update directly via the Elite Ice Hockey League official website.