Familiar faces at Sheffield Steeldogs will help Davey Phillips settle in quickly

DEFENCEMAN Davey Phillips believes a wealth of familiar faces will enable him to make an easy transition to life with Sheffield Steeldogs in the Spring Cup.
By Phil Harrison
Published 11th Feb 2021, 06:15 BST
Updated 12th Feb 2021, 08:32 BST
Davey Phillips on GB dutyDavey Phillips on GB duty
Davey Phillips on GB duty

Phillips is the latest GB international to sign up for the second-tier behind-closed-doors tournament, which gets underway this weekend when the Steeldogs face off against Swindon Wildcats in a home-and-away double header.

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Last week Phillips – a regular presence on the Sheffield Steelers’ blue line for the last four years – saw any hope of top-flight hockey this season ended when hopes of securing government funding collapsed.

Davey Phillips playing for the Steelers (Picture: Dean Woolley)Davey Phillips playing for the Steelers (Picture: Dean Woolley)
Davey Phillips playing for the Steelers (Picture: Dean Woolley)
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He has now taken up the roster spot offered by the Steeldogs in order to help him prepare for this year’s World Championships in Riga, Latvia, in May and June.

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He will be working alongside several familiar faces, including head coach Greg Wood and player-assistant coach Ben Morgan, as well as old Steelers’ defensive partner, Ben O’Connor.

“I’ve known Woody and Morgs a long time, we used to play for England and GB junior teams together, so we’ve known each other from about 14-15 years old.

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“Hopefully, I’ll be playing with Ben again so that will be an easy transition. They are all good guys and I just want to get my head down, work hard and crack on.”

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