Hugo Roy is the latest player to switch Elite League sides this summer, with the former Nottingham Panthers centreman moving north of the border to the Glasgow Clan.
The 27-year-old arrives at the Braehead Arena after two productive seasons in the East Midlands, tallying 80 points (41 goals, 39 assists) in 125 appearances and winning the the 2025 Playoffs.
Roy, a product of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, started his professional career in 2019, tallying 122 points (62 goals, 60 assists) through five seasons and 209 appearances in the ECHL.
“Hugo has speed to burn, plays a direct game and can be relied upon for both special teams,” said Clan head coach Corey Neilson. “I thought he was one of the best players in the league two seasons ago, had a fantastic end of last season and I expect big things from him next year.”
Hugo Roy, Nottingham Panthers (Image: Panthers Images)
Before entering the professional ranks, the Canadian recorded 127 points (67 goals, 60 assists) in 210 major junior appearances, before adding 26 points (19 goals, seven assists) in 28 appearances playing at the collegiate level in Canada.
“I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining the Clan,” said Roy.
“Watching from afar over the past two years and hearing from people on the inside, it’s been clear that the vision and direction of the organisation are something special. That made the decision to join an easy one for me, and I can’t wait to be part of it.”
Analysis: Hugo Roy signs one-year deal with Glasgow Clan
Hugo Roy is not a slam-dunk addition for the Glasgow Clan. But he’s also far from a busted flush.
The Canadian’s offensive production took a nosedive last term, dropping from 48 points (24 goals, 24 assists) in 2023-24 to 21 points (12 goals, nine assists) in 2024-25.
(Also of note — he recorded only three points, two of the goals, in ten appearances down the stretch.)
Availability played no factor in Roy’s shallow return (the Quebec-native has missed just one regular-season game through two seasons of the Elite League action), although hockey players rarely — if ever — complete a full season with a clean bill of health.
But Corey Neilson remains bullish on Roy — and for understandable reasons.
The 6-foot-1 centreman suits Neilson’s style of play to a tee, skating Elite League defenceman into dust whenever the opportunity arises.
Roy’s fleet-footedness makes him a penalty-killing option, but most of his ice time will come at even strength or on the man advantage.
Joining a roster that already includes Mitchell Heard, Deven Sideroff, and Cade Neilson, Roy has plenty of completion at the centre position and likely fits into the middle-six.
If anyone can return Roy to top form, it’s Neilson.
We’ll file this under ‘one to watch’.
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