Going nowhere: Mathieu Roy commits future to Sheffield Steelers

COACH Paul Thompson insists Mathieu Roy is one of the key pillars whom he wants to build Sheffield Steelers over the next couple of years.
STICKING AROUND: Sheffield Steelers' forward, Mathieu Roy. Picture: Dean Woolley.STICKING AROUND: Sheffield Steelers' forward, Mathieu Roy. Picture: Dean Woolley.
STICKING AROUND: Sheffield Steelers' forward, Mathieu Roy. Picture: Dean Woolley.

The 30-year-old Canadian forward has agreed a new, two-year deal with the club and has been a firm favourite since arriving in South Yorkshire three years ago, lifting two regular season titles and a play-off championship during his short time at the club.

During that spell he has proved a talismanic influence, scoring 227 points – including 107 goals – in 206 appearances.

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There had been concern among some fans that, after three years in the UK, Roy would move on elsewhere. But he and Thompson, who along with assistant Jerry Andersson agreed a two-year deal of his own on Wednesday, clearly share the same vision.

HOME FROM HOME: Mathieu Roy feels at home with 
Sheffield Steelers
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Picture: Dean WoolleyHOME FROM HOME: Mathieu Roy feels at home with 
Sheffield Steelers
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Picture: Dean Woolley
HOME FROM HOME: Mathieu Roy feels at home with Sheffield Steelers . Picture: Dean Woolley

“There was never any doubt about bringing him back, it never entered my head,” said Thompson. “This one has been done a while. When he talks people listen but, to be fair, a lot of his talking is done out on the ice.

“He’s a winner and a competitor and he represents everything we want to build our club around for the next couple of years.”

Roy added: “I enjoy life in Sheffield and I’ve felt at home since the first day I arrived here. With the team we have got, we have a chance of winning every year.”