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STEADY: Sheffield Steelers' head coach, Aaron Fox. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers taking it one day at a time on weekend road trip

GO_AHEAD GOAL: Brett Neumann scored Sheffield Steelers' third goal against Manchester at Ice Sheffield on Wednesday. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers have eye on the prize as top Cup seeding is clinched

LEADING FROM THE FRONT: Forward Mark Simpson (right) set the tone with line-mate Brandon Whistle for Sheffield Steelers' road win in Guildford on Sunday. Picture: John Uwins/EIHL Media.

Steelers duo praised for setting tone in character road win

Picture courtesy of John Uwins/Elite League.

Steelers coach Fox not fooled by Flames' start to season

STARTING POINT: Mikko Juusola (second right) puts Sheffield Steelers ahead against Glasgow Clan on Sunday night. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley/Steelers Media

Steelers coach few complaints after winning streak ended

ICE BREAKER: Scott Allen celebrates with new signing Dominic Cormier after putting Sheffield Steelers 4-1 ahead against Belfast Giants. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley/Steelers Media

Steelers show 'ton of character' again to down champions

TRIBUTE: Sheffield Steelers' players acknowledge the 8,500-plus crowd at the Utilita Arena following an emotional return to home ice. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Coach Fox hails 'special group' of Steelers players

RETURN TO ACTION: Sheffield Steelers' players congratulate each other after Robert Dowd's goal ion the 4-1 win at Manchester Storm. Picture courtesy of Mark Ferris/EIHL Media.

Steelers post winning return to the ice in cup win over Storm

Adam Johnson of the Nottingham Panthers who tragically died in a game at Sheffield Steelers on October 28. (Picture: Panthers Images)

Adam Johnson death - Aaron Fox on 'difficult and emotional' time

IN THE GAME: Cole Shudra is enjoying his return to the Elite League with hometown club Sheffield Steelers. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Life back among the Elite proving ideal for Shudra

HAPPY DAYS: Sheffield Steelers' head coach Aaron Fox is pleased with his team's start to the season. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers' boss happy with his lot after flying start to season

BIG ROLE: Daniel Ciampini has played a major role ever since arriving at Sheffield Steelers. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers boss Fox hails 'bright spark' Ciampini

STRONG ARM: Sheffield Steelers' Mark Simpson battles for puck possession against Glasgow Clan at Braehead Arena Picture: Al Goold/EIHL Media

Steelers coach Fox issues message to fans after overtime win at Clan

TOP STUFF: Sheffield Steelers' players gather round ahead of Sunday's face-off against Dundee Stars, a game they won 3-0. PIcture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Coach Fox confident Steelers can take their 'A-game' to Glasgow

DEEP DOWN: Marc-Olivier Vallerand (right) belives the current Sheffield Steelers' roster is the deepest he has been a part of since joining the club in 2019. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers' boss not worried about summer recruits' ability to adapt to EIHL

Captain marvel Robert Dowd celebrates scoring Sheffield Steelers' equaliser against Manchester Storm before the floodgates opened (Picture: Dean Woolley).

Steelers rain down on Manchester Storm in Challenge Cup

LEADING MAN: Robert Dowd has led from the front as captain for Sheffield Steelers this season - scoring five goals in as many games. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Dowd proving to be the ideal leading man for Steelers

LIFELINE: Mikko Juusola celebrates his second period strike against Cardiff Devils for Sheffield Steelers, making it 3-1. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers, Knights, Steeldogs, Seahawks: reports, reaction, highlights

WE'LL MEET AGAIN: Sheffield Steelers' Matt Petgrave gets to grips with Cardiff's Justin Crandall during their pre-season encounter.

Steelers hope to engineer early advantage over rivals Cardiff

MAGIC MOMENT: Patrick Watling drove coast-to-coast before scoring an overtime winner for Sheffield Steelers against Coventry Blaze. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media

Steelers make the most of Elite League opening weekend

LEADING MAN: Rob Dowd has been handed the captain's armband for the Sheffield Steelers, following in the footsteps of Jonathan Phillips. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley/Steelers Media

Steelers captain Dowd on his 2023-24 hopes and expectations
HAVING seen Jonathan Phillips lead with such distinction for so many years, Robert Dowd knows the importance of the role he has inherited as Sheffield Steelers’ new captain.

PRESSURE: Sheffield Steelers' head coach Aaron Fox knows there is a clamour for silverware this season. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers' boss Fox happy to embrace pressure heading into EIHL season

BACK AT IT: Sheffield Steelers' head coach Aaron Fox. Picture courtsy of Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Fox pleased at early positive signs at Steelers training camp

UNDER PRESSURE: Sheffield Steelers head coach Aaron Fox needs to bring silverware home during 2023-24, says owner Tony Smith. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley/Steelers Media

Steelers boss admits pressure's on to win in 2023-24

NEW FACE: Josh Nicholls, pictured during his second stint with Norway's Storhamar. Picture courtesy of Storhamar IHC.

New Steelers signing offers the 'complete' package or 2023-24

BACK FOR MORE: Forward Scott Allen considered his options before deciding that his future lay with Sheffield Steelers. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley/Steelers Media

Steelers lure key forward Allen back for second season

HIGH HOPES: Sheffield Steelers' new signing, Patrick Watling. Picture courtesy of Zack Rawson/Wheeling Nailers

Watling set on getting Steelers 'over the line' to EIHL title

BACK FOR MORE: Sheffield Steelers defender Matt Petgrave. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers enjoy double boost with return of key duo for 2023-24

BIG TALENT: Coach Paul Thompson believes former club Sheffield Steelers are getting a top operator in defender Brien Diffley, having worked with him in Denmark last season. Picture courtesy of Odense Bulldogs.

Former coach Thompson confident Diffley will thrive at Steelers

INCOMING: Brien Diffley (right) is expected to prove a successful signing by Sheffield Steelers for the 2023-24 Elite League campaign. Picture courtesy of Odense Bulldogs

New Steelers' signing tipped to have positive impact on title hopes

TRAGIC: Sheffield Steelers' prospect Alex Graham (centre) was found dead last week, aged just 20. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers coach pays tribute to tragic Graham

TRAGIC: Sheffield Steelers' forward Alex Graham was found dead at the weekend.

Tragedy strikes as Sheffield Steelers' prospect found dead
THE UK ice hockey world has been left stunned after the sudden, tragic death of one of its brightest prospects, Sheffield Steelers’ forward Alex Graham.

SEE YOU SOON: Daniel Ciampini returns for a second season with Sheffield Steelers in 2023-24. Picture courtesy of Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media

'Sales rep' Ciampini sticks with Steelers in bid to realise EIHL ambition

LEARNING PROCESS: Mark Simpson, pictured in action for Stockton Heat in the AHL - the team has now relocated to Canada as the Calgary Wranglers, the affiliate to the NHL's Calgary Flames. Picture courtesy of Calgary Wranglers.

The long learning process taken by Steelers' centre

SEE YOU SOON: Brett Neumann is confirmed as returning for Sheffield Steelers for the 2023-24 Elite League season - but who else will join him. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley/Steelers Media/EIHL.

Sheffield Steelers - Meet the 2023-24 Elite League roster

THAT WINNING FEELING: Marc-Olivier Vallerand (front row, right) celebrates Sheffield Steelers' Challenge Cup success in the Covid-shortened 2019-20 Elite League season. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley/Steelers Media/EIHL.

Vallerand returns intent on ending Steelers' wait for most prized crown

SILVER PINING: Brett Neumann (centre) is desperate to land a Elite League trophy with Sheffield Steelers in 2023-24. Picture courtesy of Dean Wooley/Steelers Media

Steelers duo embrace great expectations of 2023-23 EIHL season

GET IN: Brett Neumann has agreed a deal to return to Sheffield Steelers for a second season. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media

Steelers star returns intent on delivering elusive league title

NEW FACE: Defenceman Kevin Tansey joins Sheffield Steelers for the 2023-24 Elite League campaign Picture supplied by Sheffield Steelers Media.

Steelers rewarded for their patience with new import defenceman

FULL ON: Sheffield Steelers' Alex Graham joins the team on a full-time basis for the 2023-24 season. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley.

Graham's full-time deal at Steelers softens blow of veteran's exit

CAPTAIN FANTASTIC: Jonathan Phillips (centre) wants to deliver another promotion to the top tier for GB before he retires from the international game after this week's Division 1A World Championships tournament in Nottingham. Picture: Dean Woolley/Ice Hockey UK

Steelers legend driven to deliver ultimate prize for GB before bowing out

THE LAST TIME: Sheffield Steelers' captain Jonathan Phillips lifts the Elite League play-off trophy after defeating Cardiff Devils 6-5 in double overtime at the National Ice Centre in Nottingham in April 2017. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley.

Steelers' captain Phillips dreaming of perfect ending to illustrious career

ROAD TO RECOVERY: Forward Brandon Whistle has not played since March 11 but has made significant progress this week, says Sheffield Steelers' head coach, Aaron Fox. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley/Steelers Media/EIHL

Steelers coach Fox on where Elite League title was lost and player injury update

CRUNCH TIME: Friday night at the Odyssey Arena really does offer Sheffield Steelers' head coach Aaron Fox and his players a last-chance saloon to keep their already faint Elite League regular season title hopes alive. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley/Steelers Media/EIHL

Steelers ready to switch sights to play-offs if Belfast end EIHL title hopes

BIG WEEKEND: Sheffield Steelers' head coach Aaron Fox. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media/EIHL

Steelers need to utilise home comforts in order to achieve title dream

WINNER: Breandan Connolly, left, celebrates scoring what proved to be Sheffield Steelers' winning goial against Elite League rivals Dundee Stars. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley/Steelers Media/EIHL

Steelers coach Fox looking for home improvements to boost EIHL title hopes

BIG NIGHT: Sheffield Steelers' head coach, Aaron Fox. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media/EIHL

Steelers look to close gap on Elite League title rivals

NO REST: Sheffield Steelers' head coach Aaron Fox is happy to have his team's Elite League title hopes back under their control again.
Dean Woolley/Steelers Media/EIHL

Steelers back in the game looking to keep control of title destiny

ON SONG: Daniel Ciampini scored a calming third goal for Sheffield Steelers to secure a 3-1 win on home ice against Manchester Storm on Sunday, making it a four-point weekend. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley/Steelers Media/EIHL

Steelers back in control of own Elite League title destiny again

TOUGH ROAD: Sheffield Steelers' head coach, Aaron Fox Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley/Steelers Media/EIHL

Steelers' coach Fox convinced road to league title remains open

BAD NIGHT: Sheffield Steelers and Coventry Blaze players clash during Saturday night's Elite League encounter at the Utilita Arena which the visitors won 5-3 with two goals inside the last 40 seconds. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media/EIHL

Steelers chief calls for players to show 'pride & character' to save title bid

BAD NIGHT: Coventry Blaze's players celebrate their late win at Sheffield Steelers on Saturday. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley/Steelers Media/EIHL

Steelers' EIHL title hopes suffer further blow

BIG WEEKEND: Sheffield Steelers' captain Jonathan Phillips acknowledges the importance of the back-to-back games against Coventry Blaze Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley/Steelers Media/EIHL

Steelers enter must-win territory in order to stay in EIHL title race

KILLER BLOW: Cam Critchlow strikes what proved to be the game-winning goal in Altrincham on Wednesday night as Sheffield Steelers fell 3-1 to hosts Manchester Storm. Picture courtesy of Mark Ferriss/EIHL

Steelers urged to adjust sights in order to remain in EIHL title hunt

Alex Graham was on target for Sheffield Steelers at Manchester Storm (Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley)

Sheffield Steelers slip off pace in title race after loss to Manchester Storm

SOLID: Sheffield Steelers' defenceman Davey Phillips (right) protects the net in front of goalie Matt Greenfield. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley/Steelers Media/EIHL

Phillips hails 'outstanding' contribution of Steelers team-mate

TOUGH NIGHT: Marc-Olivier Vallerand battles in front of the Fife Flyers net during Wednesday night's Challenge Cup semi-final clash at the Utilita Arena. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley/Steelers Media/EIHL

Steelers looking to set record straight against EIHL rivals Fife

HIGH STAKES: Belfast Giants’ Ben Lake battles with Sheffield Steelers’ Robert Dowd (right) during Saturday’s Elite Ice Hockey League game at the SSE Arena Picture courtesy of William Cherry/Presseye/EIHL.

Steelers coach Fox backs players despite poor return in Giants double-header

MOVING ON UP: Brandon Whistle (right) has enjoyed a productive season for Sheffield Steelers helping him earn his first call-up to the Breat Britain roster earlier this week. Picture courtesy of Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media/EIHL

Steelers' Whistle targets World Championship spot with GB

CUP BATTLE: Sheffield Steelers' Tomas Pitule battles for possession with Fife Flyers' Mikael Johansson during an Elite League clash in Kirkcaldy earlier this month. PIcture courtesy of Jillian McFarlane/EIHL.

Steelers coach Fox embraces Cup expectations ahead of Fife showdown