Tripp goes
Braehead Clan have confirmed the departure of head coach John Tripp after failing to reach the post-season playoffs.
The German, who only replaced Ryan Finnerty at the end of last season, was unable to guide the side into the playoffs for the first time in their history after blowing their hold of eighth place at the weekend.
Defeats to Nottingham Panthers and Guildford Flames brought an end to a disappointing season, despite the fact they only needed one win from the two ties.
Hockey and operations director Gareth Chalmers confirmed the news as the search for a new head coach begins.
He said:“John leaves the club on very good terms and our utmost respect, we thank him for all his hard work and commitment over the past 10 months.
“We wish John, his wife Taryn, son Ben and daughter Helena all the very best in their future.
“It has been bitterly disappointing for this organisation to finish ninth in the league, miss out on the playoffs and not retain the Gardiner Conference title.
“Our aspirations are for the Clan to be competing for silverware and not battling for a playoff spot.
“The club will now focus on ensuring that we appoint a new head coach promptly that will allow us to start building a competitive and exciting team for the 2018/19 season.”