SHEFFIELD STEELKINGS may have lifted their fourth consecutive play-off title to add to their 2026 regular season crown – but there is no rest for the team going forward.

The South Yorkshire outfit prevailed at the recent British Para Ice Hockey League play-offs in London when beating Manchester Mayhem 5-0 in the final.

They had enjoyed a smooth ride into the final thanks to an 11-3 triumph over Cardiff Huskies when the rivals met in the last four.

Sheffield Stings – the club’s B-team who had finished second in the league – were unable to join them in the final after losing 4-0 to the Mayhem.

They then missed out in the bronze medal game when they were edged out 3-2 by the Huskies.

The triumph later in the day by the Steelkings marked their fifth play-off title in all and added to their regular season league triumph earlier in the summer.

For captain Bill Hardy, it marked a special moment given it has been his first season in charge.

“It's fantastic to have won the play-offs four years running,” said Hardy.

CHAMPION FEELING: Sheffield Steelkings celebrate their fourth straight BPIH play-off triumph, beating Manchester Mayhem 5-0 in London. Picture: Barcud Photography.

placeholder image — CHAMPION FEELING: Sheffield Steelkings celebrate their fourth straight BPIH play-off triumph, beating Manchester Mayhem 5-0 in London. Picture: Barcud Photography.

“I've been in the Kings squad for three of those play-off victories and each year we have new players come into the team which is great to see.

“This year has been particularly special for me as it's my first year as captain of the Kings squad, so I'm delighted to have won the league and play-offs again this year.

“It was also really nice to see our Stings squad make it to the play-offs this year after a great season from them, taking second place in the league for the first time.”

Hardy acknowledges the biggest challenge facing the Steelkings is extending their remarkable run of success.

WINNER: Sheffield Steelkings captain, Bill Hardy. Picture courtesy of Barcud Photography/Steelkings Media.

“It's always going to be tough to maintain such a run,” he added. “There's some great players and teams throughout the league who obviously want to take the trophies, but as players we always want to be tested and pushed to our limits, so it drives us to become better ourselves and keep working hard.

“We've got some games coming up in our off-season against some really good opponents too, which should keep us in good shape for next year to defend our titles.”