Murrayfield Ice Rink and access bridge.

A hearing took place yesterday to wind up Capitals Hockey Limited, whose director is Edinburgh Capitals owner Scott Neil, at The Royal Courts of Justice.

It comes after a petition was presented to Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs in September.

Mr Neil told the Evening News that everything was “done through the proper channels” – but he said that details of the club’s future would not be revealed until next week.

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Scott Neil, Scottish Ice Hockey Association

A club statement read: “We are aware that reports relating to the Capitals legal structure.

“The club is preparing a full statement on changes being made and why and will release full details next week.

“We ask for your patience.We know fans need detail and it will be provided.”

The hearing comes after fellow director of Capitals Hockey Limited, Matthew Tailford, resigned on Tuesday.

Scott Neil, Scottish Ice Hockey Association

The Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) understands the Capitals are undergoing a restructuring process within their business and says the EIHL Board expects an update at their next meeting on November 28. The Evening News understands staff have been told to continue as usual with the Capitals back in action this weekend.

Capitals currently sit bottom of the Elite Ice Hockey League with just two points from their opening 14 league matches. They face a double header this weekend visiting Manchester Storm on Saturday before welcoming Coventry Blaze to Murrayfield on Sunday.