Koulikov welcomes change of direction

Hull Stingrays forward Slava Koulikov says he is pleased with the changes coach Rick Strachan has put in place for the 2008/09 Elite League season.

The Ukrainian has re-signed for the Stingrays for the upcoming campaign and told BBC Radio Humberside he knew things had to change at the club.

"The club identified the aspects where they were weak so have gone for toughness, guys with quality and speed.

"I honestly believe the new players we have signed cover all those aspects."