Fife Flyers head coach Todd Dutiaume is happy with how his plans for next season are progressing.
With returning players Ryan Dingle, Philippe Paquet and Shayne Stockton already confirmed, Dutiaume expects a number of other signings to be announced soon.
“At this point I am happy with the recruitment so far and all going well we should have a number of guys to announce shortly,” he said.
“We have been very lucky in the players we have brought into Fife. I have always said that guys who get along play hard for each other and want to win for each other.
“That hasn’t changed and during recruitment we always are diligent in our background checks to ensure we bring in quality players and good people.”
Dutiaume also spoke about the improvements he has seen in the EIHL over the last five seasons, and expects the 2016-17 season to continue in that trend, and also stressed the importance of players coming into pre-season in top condition, in order to ensure they get off to the best possible start.
“The standard of the league has improved over the past five seasons,” he said. “Now more than ever it’s crucial that all of our players come in top shape.
“We realise how important it is to have a great start to the season and demand that our guys are fully prepared.
“Most guys these days take great care of themselves and know what is expected of them during the off season.”
Dutiaume revealed he has a number of options for the role of assistant coach following the departure from Kirkcaldy of Danny Stewart.
“There are a number of potential candidates for the position and it is something that we are going to take our time on to be certain that the right decision is made,” he said.
“The person will have to hold the skill and mental mindset required as well as hold a similar set of values that is at the centre of this club. It will include a playing role which will be the individual’s primary focus.”