Manchester Storm have come to terms with Nottingham Panthers which see’s British defenceman Joe Hazeldine move back home.

Manchester Storm were informed of the news that Joe requested a release from his current team in the Erste Liga with a view to being closer to his family.

Storm were then approached by Nottingham with intention to purchase the rights to Joe’s contract. With Joe making his intention clear not to report back to Manchester, the club quickly came to an agreement with Nottingham to allow Joe to be closer to home and his family.

The club wish Joe all the best moving forwards and with his development in the professional game.