The coach is particularly looking for a no-nonsense defenceman and forward to add some extra toughness to the team, along with proven goal scorers and a top-class netminding duo.

BBC: Giants snap up blueliner

Paul Adey's side, beaten by Sheffield in the showdown at the MEN Arena last Sunday, suffered an early blow when defenceman Eric Charron was forced out of the game after taking a puck to the chest.

BBC: Giants edge out Sheffield

Lee and Craig Mitchell have been missing due to injury, whilst former NHL defenceman Drew Bannister missed all but five minutes of the OT defeat to Coventry last Sunday after being hit in the face by a puck.

BBC: Hull Stingrays ready for 'massive' games, says Cloutier