Canadian defenceman Stephen Burns has left Hull Stingrays halfway through a two-year contract.

The 25-year-old played 63 games for the Stingrays in the Elite League last season and scored four goals with a further 12 assists.

A club spokesman said: "Stephen Burns gave us notice of his intention not to return to the club and complete his two-year contract.

"We are disappointed but the club will move swiftly to find a replacement."

Rays coach Sylvain Cloutier is now on the lookout for a replacement to fill the overseas rota place created by Burns' departure before the season starts next month.

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