Chalmers salutes goal-den boy Scott as he heads off to Europe

Braehead Clan have confirmed that forward Scott Pitt has left the club.

Pitt has opted not to return for the 2017/ 18 season and will move to mainland Europe in search of a new challenge after three seasons with the club.

The 29-year-old Canadian joined the Clan back in 2014 from DEL2 club Eispiraten Crimmitshau, and went on to become the Clan’s all-time top pointsscoring player.

During his three seasons with the club, Pitt amassed 82 goals and 97 assists in 155 games, and finished second in all EIHL scoring last season.

Clan hockey and operations director Gareth Chalmers said: “I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Scott for his time with the Clan.

“John and myself discussed with Scott about the possibility of returning to the Clan for another season.

“However, coming off the superb season he had, he understandably wanted to make a career move.

“That is the nature of the sport, and we fully respect Scott’s decision and reasons. Scott has always been highly professional on and off the ice, and one of the best players we’ve ever had here in Braehead.

“Everyone at the Clan wishes him and his wife Lauren all the best in their new adventure.”

New coach John Tripp is closing in on a number of signing targets, with the Clan expected to make announcements over the coming days upon completion of the paperwork.