Manchester Storm are pleased to announce the signing of Canadian forward Brady Gilmour for the 2025/26 Elite Ice Hockey League season.

The 26-year-old centre, born in Cobourg, Ontario, arrives in Manchester following a season split between Austria’s Pioneers Vorarlberg (ICEHL) and Germany’s EHC Freiburg (DEL2).

A former sixth-round NHL Draft pick by the Detroit Red Wings in 2017, Gilmour developed through the Saginaw Spirit of the OHL, amassing over 134 points (57G, 77A) across four seasons.

He later starred at the University of New Brunswick (USports), winning national titles and earning a reputation as a dependable two-way centre. In 102 USports appearances, Gilmour recorded 113 points (30G, 83A), including an impressive 41 points (12G, 29A) in just 30 league matches during the 2023–24 campaign — a performance that earned him First All- Star Team honours, along with a host of individual and team accolades that season.

Gilmour began his professional career in North America with the Toledo Walleye (ECHL), before moving to Europe, where he registered 21 points in Austria’s ICE Hockey League. After joining EHC Freiburg in mid-February, he made an immediate impact — scoring the overtime winner on his DEL2 debut.

Head Coach Cameron Critchlow commented:

“Gilmour brings speed, playmaking vision, and a high hockey IQ to the Storm’s offensive unit. He has an outstanding hockey pedigree and we are delighted to bring him abroad for the new campaign.”

Words by: Callum Schora