SIGNING: Brine swaps Stars for Clan

The Glasgow Clan are delighted to announce the signing of Great Britain netminder Lucas Brine on a two-year deal.

The 21-year-old joins the Clan from Scottish rivals Dundee Stars, where he impressed in the latter end of the 2023/24 season as he filled in for the injured Kevin Carr.

Now he’s looking forward to making the next step in his career as he becomes the first new signing under head coach Corey Neilson.

“I’m really excited to join the Clan for the new season,” he said. “Firstly, I want to say I’m extremely grateful to the Dundee Stars for giving me the opportunity, and giving me my start in pro hockey.

“I think Glasgow will be a great spot for me to put myself in a professional environment, and help to develop my game. Not just this year, but my career in the future.

“I’ve known Corey for quite a while, and know he’s a well-respected coach so I can’t wait to work with him.

“Plus, the fan base in Glasgow are very passionate about the team, and I hope I can deliver for them.  I am looking forward to getting started.”

Brine joined the Stars last season and played in 20 games for the club, including both legs of their play-off quarter final against Cardiff Devils.

His form saw him rewarded with a spot in Pete Russell’s Great Britain team for the forthcoming World Championships in Czechia, where he is working with the new Clan coach.

Prior to returning to the UK, Brine had played in the USPHL (United States Premier Hockey League) for Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings and Potomac Patriots, playing 21 games for both sides in 2022/23.

Brine also spent much of his formative years in North America across a variety of teams before turning pro when he joined Dundee.

Clan Head Coach & Head of Hockey Operations Corey Neilson welcomed the netminder to the team and admits bringing Brine in wasn’t the hardest decision he’s ever made.

“Lucas is coming off an impressive rookie season in the EIHL where he has really garnered a lot of attention,” he said.

“After many discussions with coaches around the league and personal experience of viewing him here at the GB camp, it was an easy decision to bring him in.

“He’s a big athletic kid who will only get better through coaching and experience, and we’re very happy to have him onboard.”

Brine will wear the #44 jersey and consequently, we can confirm that defenceman Cody Sol, who previously wore that number, will not be returning for the new season.

We want to place our thanks to Cody for his contribution to the team during his two spells in Glasgow and wish him all the very best for the future.