Aaron Fox

TOUGH NIGHT: Sheffield Steelers' netminder Matt Greenfield is beaten by Tim McGauley's match-winning goal for Manchester Storm at the Utilita Arena on Saturday. Picture: Cerys Heslop/Steelers Media.

Steelers boss calls out players to do some 'soul-searching'
AARON FOX says some of his Sheffield Steelers’ players need to do some quick “soul-searching” after seeing their weekend ruined by defeat at home to Manchester ...

STANDING TALL: Sheffield Steelers' netminder Matt Greenfield steered his team to victory over Manchester Storm on Friday, turning away 29 of the 31 shots on his goal. Picture: Jiminal/EIHL Media.

'Ugly' Steelers prevail in opening part of Storm weekend double

MISSING IN ACTION: Sheffield Steelers' captain Robert Dowd has not played since the 2-1 overtime defeat at home to Fife Flyers on October 3. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media

Steelers' Fox issues Dowd update and hails impact of fellow British player

NO WAY THROUGH: Sheffield Steelers' netminder Matt Greenfield, thwarts a Coventry threat on goal earlier this season. Picture: Cerys Heslop/Steelers Media.

Greenfield targets positive league streak for Steelers

FINDING FORM: Sheffield Steelers' defenceman Macoy Erkamps believes familiarity among the team's roster is breeding content. Picture: James Assinder/EIHL Media.

Steelers on the same page after finding their 'identity'

EDGING AHEAD: Ryan Tait scores on the power play to put Sheffield Steelers' 3-2 up against Nottingham Panthers on Saturday night. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media.

Steelers produce stirring comeback against Panthers

SHEFFIELD EXPECTS: Sheffield Steelers' Ryan Tait celebrates scoring against Glasgow Clan with line-mate Evan Jasper - the pair part of an effective combination with centre Adam Rockwood. Picture: Cerys Heslop/Steelers Media.

'Just play your game' - How Tait became integral part of Steelers

NO GOAL: Manchester's third 'goal' is waived off by the match officials for offside, as Sheffield Steelers went on to win 5-2. Picture: Cerys Heslop/Steelers Media.

Steelers make history on way to semi-finals

HOW'S THAT FOR STARTERS: Ryan Tait celebrates scoring Sheffield Steelers' opening goal against Manchester. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers MEdia.

Steelers keep it simple to reach the semi-finals

STEPPING UP: Tim Gettinger says Sheffield Steelers will have to overcome any injury issues when they face Manchester Storm tonight and attempt to clinch a Challenge Cup semi-final spot. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media.

Simple maths as Steelers aim to erase all other equations

BIG BLOW: Sheffield Steelers' forward Mikko Juusola (second left) is escorted from the ice by team-mates and medical staff after taking a hit during the 6-3 win over Elite League rivals Fife Flyers on Sunday evening. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media.

Steelers' injury blow further hampers Fox's forward thinking

OVER THE LINE: Sheffield Steelers' players celebrate after Evan Jasper makes it 5-3 against Fife Flyers on Sunday. Picture: Cerys Heslop/Steelers Media.

Steelers show their intent to help even the score with Fife

EARLY BLOW: Sheffield Steelers' netminder Matt Greenfield can't get across to stop Kristoff Kontos scoring what proved to be a first-minute gmae-winner for Cardiff Devils on Saturday. Picture: James Assinder/EIHL Media.

Steelers’ Cup semi-final hopes still undecided

CONSISTENCY: Sheffield Steelers' head coach Aaron Fox believes his team has the beating of anybody in the Elite League - but they need to produce their best more often. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media.

Steelers told to bring their 'A-game' more often

MAGIC MOMENT: Adam Rockwood backhands home to secure a 4-3 win for Sheffield Steelers over Guildford Flames in a shoot-out in the group phase of the Challenge Cup - keeping the hosts well-placed to make the semi-finals. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Rockwood stays cool to keep Steelers' Cup semi-final bid on track

WINNING MOMENT: Nottingham Panthers' Benjamin Corbeil turns away to celebrate after scoring what proved to be the winning power play goal against Sheffield Steelers on Saturday night. Picture: Joshua Day/Panthers Images/EIHL Media.

Steelers stunned by late double-strike by Panthers

ON TARGET: Tim Gettinger scored four goals across two nights for Sheffield Steelers last weekend. Picture: Cerys Heslop/Steelers Media.

Gettinger having the desired impact at Steelers

PERFECT TIMING: Ryan Tait (centre) celebrates what proved to be the game-winning goal for Sheffield Steelers against hosts Manchester Storm in their latest Group A Challenge Cup game. Picture: Matthew Paul Collier/EIHL Media.

'Puck luck' helping Steelers' import realise scoring potential

DOUBLE DELIGHT: Tim Gettinger scored twice as Sheffield Steelers beat Glasgow Clan 5-0 at the Utilita Arena on Saturday night. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media.

Gettinger and Whistle double up for Steelers against Clan

PREDICTABLE: Sheffield Steelers' head coach, Aaron Fox. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media

Steelers' needing to be predictable in order to be the best

BELIEF: Sheffield Steelers' head coach, Aaron Fox believes he has the right group of players to arrest a mini-slump in form. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media.

Fox confident he has right mix to solve Steelers' early-season woes
SHEFFIELD STEELERS’ head coach Aaron Fox admits his team is doing it “tough” at the moment - but remains confident he has put together the right line-up to be successful in the Motorpoint Elite League.
Phil Harrison

THE TIME IS NOW: WE may only be a handful of games into the Motorpoint Elite League season but Evan Jasper says Sheffield Steelers need to adopt a play-off mentality now in order to stand a better chance of success come the end of the 2026-27 campaign. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media.

Steelers and their need to adopt play-off mentality now

UNDER PRESSURE: Sheffield Steelers' battle to keep out Fife Flyers on a testing night in Kirkcaldy on Sunday. Picture: Jillian McFarlane/EIHL Media.

Early-term ‘report’ makes grim reading for Steelers

DECISIVE MOMENT: Fife's Xander Lamppa fires the puck into the dislodged empty net for the goal which earned the visitors a 2-1 overtime win at Sheffield Steelers on Saturday night. Picture: Steelers Media.

Steelers 'nowhere near good enough' - Fox

WARM WELCOME: Ivan Bjorkly Nordstrom is keen to face-off against former Sheffield Steelers' team-mates Kyle Watson and Reece Kelly. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media.

Nordstrom keen to lock horns with former Steelers' team-mates

FOUR-GONE CONCLUSION: Artem Buzoverya puts Coventry Blaze 4-0 ahead against Sheffield Steelers at the SkyDome Arena on Sunday. Picture: Scott Wiggins/EIHL Media.

Frustration as Steelers fail to do the 'little things'

DON'T LOOK NOW: Sheffield Steelers' Mitchell Balmas fires home the short-handed game-winning goal against Cardiff Devils on Saturday. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media.

Steelers find way to bounce back and stay perfect in Cup

RESPONSE: Aaron Fox saw his Sheffield Steelers fall to their first defeat of the season at Guildford on Wednesday. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media.

Steelers look to take step forward again

EVEN-HANDED: Karl Boudrias levels for Guildford in Wednesday's Elite League clash with visitors' Sheffield Steelers. Picture: John Uwins/EIHL Media.

Steelers see unbeaten start to season ended

GOOD START: Ryan Tait has posted three goals and an assist in his four appearances for Sheffield Steelers so far this season - one strike coming against former club Guildford Flames who he visits again on Wednesday night. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media.

'Buzzing' Tait energised for latest return to former club

BRING IT ON: Sheffield Steelers' defenceman Logan Roe is keen to lock horns with rivals Nottingham Panthers tonight. Picture: Cerys Heslop/Steelers Media.

Roe keen for Steelers to put down early marker against Panthers

OPENING SALVO: Sheffield Steelers are looking to hit the ground running when they launch their 2026-27 Elite League campaign with a Challenge Cup game at home to Coventry Blaze on Saturday night. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media/EIHL.

Steelers out to 'set the tone' in 2026-27 season opener
AARON FOX is hoping Sheffield Steelers can “set the tone” when they kickstart their season today at home to Coventry Blaze in the Challenge Cup.
Phil Harrison

COMING THROUGH: Sheffield Steelers' Olivier Archambault bursts down centre ice against Manchester Storm at the AO Arena on Sunday night. Picture: Matthew Paul Collier.Storm Media/EIHL Media

Brine sees clearly to stand tall for Steelers

PREPARATIONS: Sheffield Steelers lost out twice to Cardiff Devils on their opening weekend of pre-season last week. Picture: Cerys Heslop/Steelers Media.

Fox with last chance to 'tinker' on big weekend for Storm

OPENING NIGHT STRIKE: Leevi Teissala opened his Sheffield Steelers' account with a goal in Saturday night's pre-season 4-3 defeat at Cardiff Devils. Picture: Cerys Heslop/Steelers Media.

Fox's biggest 'takeaways' from opening weekend

GETTING TO KNOW YOU: Robbie Stucker (centre) has been getting to know his new team-mates over the past few days, including goaltender Matt Greenfield (left) and forward Evan Jasper. Picture: Steelers Media.

Stucker happy to fight for starting role at Steelers

MIND THE GAP: Sheffield Steelers' head coach Aaron Fox is aware of the pressure he and his team face to end the dominance enjoyed by Belfast Giants since 2021. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media.

Fox happy to embrace great expectations at Steelers

LAST IN LINE: Macoy Erkamps - pictured in action above right for Hershey Bears - was the last specialist defenceman to be signed by Sheffield Steelers' head coach Aaron Fox for the 2026-27 season. Picture courtesy of Just Sports/Hershey Bears.

Steelers boss closes on final piece to complete 26-27 roster

BIG MOVE: Tim Gettinger (left), pictured in action for the New York Rangers against NHL rivals the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden in January 2022. Picture: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images

Steelers add former New York Rangers forward for 2026-27

NEW FACE: Adam Fox is confident Adam Rockwood will have a positive impact on Sheffield Steelers in 2026-27. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media

New centre aiming to help 'create' Steelers' success

NEW FACE: Macoy Erkamps, pictured in action for Hershey Bears, is joining Sheffield Steelers for the 2026027 season. Picture courtesy of Hershey Bears.

Research and references pay off as Erkamps joins Steelers

INCOMING: Defenceman Logan Roe - pictured in action for Steinbach Black Wings Linz against EC Red Bull Salzburg last season - has signed a two-year deal to join Sheffield Steelers. Picture courtesy of BWL/Eisenbauer

Roe promises to 'bring the passion' to Steelers

BACK FOR MORE: Sheffield Steelers' Ryan Tait will return for a second season in 2026-27. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media

Ever-present Tait back with Steelers

Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers add physical Finnish 'edge' to boost title chances

New Sheffield Steelers centre Canadian Sean Collins.

Sheffield Steelers make double swoop for experienced forwards

NEW ARRIVAL: Olivier Archambault - seen in action for French team Angers Ducs against Herning Blue Fox in the Continental Cup in Nottingham in January - is the first new player announced for the 2026-27 season by Sheffield Steelers Picture: Joshua Day./Panthers Images/EIHL Media.

Cormier convinces Archambault his future is in Sheffield

WELL-EARNED: Ivan Björkly Nordström has impressed for both the Steelers and the Steeldogs during the 2025-26 season. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media

Nordström puts in the hard yards to earn Steelers deal

STEPPING UP: Liam Steele made a handful of appearances for Sheffield Steelers during the 2025-26 season. Picture: Cerys Heslop/Steelers Media.

Steelers confident Steele can step up and realise potential

BACK FOR MORE: Brandon Whistle - in action for Belfast in Sheffield last season - has signed a two-year deal to return to the Steelers. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Whistle aiming to bring winning feeling back 'home' to Steelers

BACK FOR MORE: Sheffield Steelers' captain Robert Dowd is remaining with the team for another two years. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media.

Steelers and Dowd stick together to target silverware

TOUGH NIGHT: Ivan Björkly Nordström battles for puck possession against Cardiff Devils during Sunday's final. Picture: Hayley periods

Steelers denied play-off title by Devils

UP FOR IT: Sheffield Steelers' showed promising signs during last weekend's play-off quarter-final win against Guildford Flames. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers hit reboot mode to end inconsistent campaign on high

AIMING HIGH: Sheffield Steelers' captain, Robert Dowd. Picture: Steelers Media

Steelers keen to prove quality and enjoy perfect season finale

GOING THROUGH: Joona Huttula and Dominic Cormier celebrate after Sheffield Steelers' quarter-final win over Guildford Flames Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media

Steelers coach Fox feeling positive after reaching play-off final four

FIGHT NIGHT: Sheffield Steelers' Joona Huttula gets to grips with Guildford's Jamal Watson on Saturday night. Picture: John Uwins/EIHL Media

Steelers hoping home advantage can see them past Flames

MAKE IT COUNT: Sheffield Steelers have the talent, coach Aaron Fox says, but their compete level has come into question in recent weeks. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media

Steelers urged to match compete level with talent to extend season

STAYING PUT: Kieran brown has signed up for a new three-year deal with Leeds Knights. Picture: Kev Bland/Knights Media.

Brown explains reasons for sticking with Knights

EDGED OUT: Sheffield Steelers' Mitchell Balmas (left) battles with Glasgow Clan's Brayden Burke at the Braehead Arena on Sunday night. Picture: Al Goold/EIHL Media.

Steelers to face Guildford in play-offs

STRIKE ONE: Sheffield Steelers' Kevin Tansey celebrates the first of his tweo goals against Glasgow on Saturday. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media.

Steelers offer hope for play-offs after downing Clan

LATE PUSH: Sheffield Steelers' head coach Aaron Fox is looking for an urgent improvement from some of his players, just a week out of the ELite League play-offs. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media

Accountability crucial to Steelers' play-off hopes

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