 On 30 April 2014, the Elite League announced changes to the import rules, as from the 2014–15 season, the number of non British-trained players would rise from 11 to 12, while the amount of work-permit players would remain at 11.The number of non British-trained players would then rise to 13 in season 2015-16 and 14 in season 2016-17, with the amount of work-permit players again remaining at 11.The EIHL lost some top British players such as Jonathan Weaver and Danny Meyers along with Matt Towe and Sam Zajac to the EPIHL, the first team to take advantage of the rule changes was the Steelers with them announcing the signing of British/Canadian Rod Sarich.