Some stories from up and down the Elite League on Thursday Evening…

• Braehead Clan have traded forward Chris Bruton for Neil Trimm of the Coventry Blaze – click here
• Belfast Giants player-coach Derrick Walser describes his side’s performance against Sheffield Steelers as “an absolute embarrassment” – click here (BBC Sport website).
• Nottingham Panthers forward David Ling says the club are still looking to finish top of the Elite League – click here.
• American forward Derek Roehl joins Manchester Storm until the end of the season – click here.