Jason Hewitt

LOOKING UP: Sheffield Steeldogs' player-coach Jason Hewitt. Picture courtesy of RDG Media/Steeldogs

Steeldogs looking to get off the roller coaster with winning streak

FRUSTRATION: Hull Seahawks coach, Matty Davies. Picture: Seahawks Media.

Seahawks boss Davies on derby defeat to Steeldogs

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

FRUSTRATION: Player-coach Jason Hewitt is hoping a spell on the road can help Sheffield Steeldogs turn around their stop-start season. Picture: Peter Best/Steeldogs Media.

Steeldogs hope road run can kickstart NIHL National season

FRUSTATED: Sheffield Steeldogs' player-coach, Jason Hewitt. Picture courtesy of RDG Media/Steeldogs Media.

Steeldogs edged out in derby duel with Seahawks

REMEMBERED: Fans look at floral tributes outside the Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham, ahead of a memorial for Nottingham Panthers' ice hockey player Adam Johnson, the 29-year-old who died after a 'freak accident' during a Challenge Cup match against Sheffield Steelers on October 28. Picture: Zac Goodwin/PA

Steelers prepare for emotional return to action

ON THE UP: Sheffield Steeldogs' player-coach Jason Hewitt (left) believes his team is gradually heading in the right direction. Picture courtesy of RDG Media/Steeldogs Media.

Steeldogs' Hewitt seeing plenty of positive signs ahead of derby clash

FAMILIAR FACES: Hull Seahawks and Sheffield Steeldogs will come to blows once again at Ice Sheffield on Saturday night. Picture courtesy of Steve Pollitt/Seahawks Media.

Steeldogs' rivalry with Hull 'most real' for Hewitt

THOSE WERE THE DAYS MY FRIEND: Matty Davies and Jason Hewitt celebrate the third part of their historic treble in the 2018-19 season with Hull Pirates, winning the play-off final against Peterborough Phantoms in Coventry.

Seahawks coach Davies on his respect for Steeldogs rival Hewitt

Jonathan Phillips scored a hat-trick for Sheffield Steeldogs on Saturday night (Picture: Dean Woolley)

Jonathan Phillips is hat-trick hero for Steeldogs but Hull Seahawks are beaten

UP AND RUNNING: Noah McMullin scored his first goal for LEeds Knights in the 4-1 win over Sheffield Steeldogs. Picture: Peter Best/Steeldogs Media

Buesa doubles up against former club Steeldogs to send Knights clear at top

BACK IN THE GAME: Jordan Buesa, seen in action for Sheffield Steeldogs against Leeds Knights last season. He plays for the Knights against his former club on Tuesday night at Ice Sheffield. Picture courtesy of Peter Best/Steeldogs Media.

Knights bolster roster ahead of Steeldogs derby date

BAD DAY AT THE OFFICE: Jonathan Phillips (Centre), pictured during last Sunday's 5-0 defeat at Elland Road Ice Arena against Leeds Knights. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Leeds Knights.

Phillips confident Steeldogs can return to winning ways

DECISIONS, DECISIONS: Sheffield Steeldogs player-coach, Jason Hewitt. Picture: Peter Best/Steeldogs Media.

Steeldogs' boss pleased to see his selection options enhanced

TOUGH TASK: Leeds Knights take on a Swindon Wildcats who have seen their early-season disrupted due to their home rink being flooded. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento

Knights hoping home ice can help bring maximum return

AS YOU ARE: Sheffield Steeldogs' player-coach Jason Hewitt. Picture: Peter Best/Steeldogs Media.

Steeldogs target another four-point weekend as Seahawks look to sting Bees

TRIBUTE: Sheffield Steeldogs will retire the #21 jersey of Alex Graham, the 20-year-old forward who ttragically died earlier this summer. Picture courtesy of Peter Best/Steeldogs Media.

Steeldogs set to pay tribute to tragic Alex Graham

BACK IN THE GAME: Sheffield Steeldogs' player-coach Jason Hewitt. Picture courtesy of Peter Best/Steeldogs Media.

Steeldogs boss Hewitt happy to be 'back in the game'

GREEN LIGHT: Jason Hewitt can now concentrate on finalising his Sheffield Steeldogs' roster after the sale of the club to Tony Smith was approved. Picture: Peter Best

Steeldogs' boss on way forward after green light given for 2023-24 season

SUPPORT: Sheffield Steeldogs' new player-coach Jason Hewitt (left), pictured on the Ice Sheffield ice on Tuesday night with former Sheffield Steelers' team-mates Liam Kirk (second left) and Rob Dowd (third left). Picture courtesy of Peter Best/Steeldogs Media

Steeldogs coach Hewitt expecting big things from new star signing

BACKING: Hockey fans from various clubs turned out to show their support for Sheffield Steeldogs at Ice Sheffield on Tuesday night. Picture: Peter Best.

Steeldogs get timely boost as fans and former players show support
FOR a first pre-season training session, Sheffield Steeldogs managed to attract quite a crowd.

LOOKING AHEAD: Head coach Greg Wood would have liked another season behind the bench at Sheffield Steeldogs but will explore other options. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Former Steeldogs coach Wood weighs up his options

PARTY TIME: Alex Graham (left) and Matt Bissonnette celebrate a Sheffield Steeldogs' goal against Swindon Wildcats. Picture courtesy of Peter Best/Steeldogs Media

Steeldogs hammer Wildcats to take huge 'half-time' play-off quarter-final lead

BACK IN THE GAME: It's been a long and, at times, frustrating road to full recovery for Sheffield Steeldogs' forward Jason Hewitt. Picture courtesy of Peter Best/Steeldogs Media

Steeldogs' Hewitt looking to get over frustrating season with play-off triumph

GETTING AHEAD: Jason Hewitt (right) celebrates his goal against Leeds Knights with Sheffield Steeldogs' team-mate and match-winner Matt Bissonnette. Picture courtesy of Peter Best/Steeldogs Media

Steeldogs earn derby bragging rights again but Knights still back on top

WE MEET AGAIN: Leeds Knights' Dylan Hehir clashes with Sheffield Steeldogs' Oliver Turner during Friday's NIHL National showdown at Elland Road. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento

Hewitt back up to speed as Steeldogs look to derail Knights title bid

MATCH-WINNER: Jonathan Kirk scored twice - including the game-winning goal - to secure a 3-2 win for Sheffield Steeldogs over Yorkshire rivals Leeds Knights.
Peter Best/Steeldogs Media

Kirk double sees Dogs end losing streak against leaders Knights

AIMING HIGH: Jason Hewitt hasn't ruled out a top-three finish in the NIHL National regular season for Sheffield Steeldogs. Picture courtesy of Peter Best/Steeldogs Media

Steeldogs determined to keep up pressure on NIHL National top three

FINAL-BOUND: Cole Shudra and Kieran Brown (right) celebrate Zach Brooks's goal in the second leg of the NIHL National Cup semi-final last night. Picture Bruce Rollinson

No way back for Steeldogs against clinical Knights

LEADING LIGHT: Matt Haywood (centre) is confident there will no over-confidence from Leeds Knights going into tonight's second leg against Sheffield. Picture: Oliver Portamento

Knights prepare for Dogs’ attack in semi-final conclusion

WE'LL MEET AGAIN: Leeds Knights' Kieran Brown and Sheffield Steeldogs' Ben Morgan go head-to-head once again in Friday night's first leg of the NIHL National Cup semi-final at Ice Sheffield. Picture courtesy of Peter Best/Steeldogs Media.

Steeldogs boosted by return of key duo for Knights semi-final showdown

WE GO AGAIN: New import forward Jake Witkowski, pictured on the Leeds Knights bench during Wednesday night's 7-2 win at bottom of the table Hull Seahawks. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento.

Knights need to match 'big-game mentality' of Steeldogs in semi-final showdown
IF there’s one team in NIHL National who Leeds Knights’ head coach Ryan Aldridge will not underestimate, it is probably Sheffield Steeldogs.

KEY MAN: Matt Bissonnette is the best import player in the league, according to his head coach at Sheffield Steeldogs, Greg Wood. Picture courtesy of Peter Best/Steeldogs Media

Bissonnette 'the best import' in NIHL National

HOT FORM: Alex Graham posted a 2+8 weekend for Sheffield Steeldogs as they closed the gap on Milton Keynes and Peterborough in NIHL National.
Peter Best/Steeldogs Media

Steeldogs turn up heat on rivals but business as usual for Knights

TOP EFFORT: Greg Wood is delighted with the efforts from his under-strength Sheffield Steeldogs team. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Steeldogs coach Wood hails ability to stay close to leading pack

BIG YEAR AHEAD: Rob Dowd has enjoyed plenty of success during his time at Sheffield Steelers has been rewarded with a testimonial which will see a number of events staged in the first three months of 2023.
Dean Woolley/EIHL/Steelers Media

Dowd preparing to mark successful career with Steelers

Jason Hewitt has been making himself useful during his injury lay-off (Picture: Peter Best)

Jason Hewitt rediscovers old coaching habit to help out Sheffield Steeldogs

BACK IN THE GAME: Lee Bonner had the deaired impact when he returned to the Sheffield Steeldogs' line-up last weekend after an injury-enforced lay-off. Picture courtesy of Peter Best/Steeldogs Media.

Bonner's return 'with a bang' is good news for Steeldogs

LANDMARK: Jonathan Phillips skates out at Braehead Arena to make his 1,000th appearance for Sheffield Steelers. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley/EIHL/Steelers Media.

Captain Phillips breaks through latest Steelers' milestone

BACK IN THE GAME: Alex Graham is expected to return to match action this weekend, having been sent home early from Great Britain Under-20s for a 'breach of discipline'. Picture courtesy of Peter Best/Steeldogs Media

Alex Graham backed to bounce back from GB setback

CHAMPIONS: Sheffield Steeldogs' head coach Greg Wood holds the NIHL National Cup aloft after beating Telford Tigers over two legs. Picture: Peter Best.

Sheffield Steeldogs crowned NIHL National Cup champions

Alex Graham blasted a hat-trick for Sheffield Steeldogs in their 6-4 home win over Milton Keynes Lightning Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Graham's Steeldogs hat-trick hits Lightning as Whistle plays for Steelers

PERFECT TIMING: Cole Shudra celebrates with Matty Davies and Kieran Brown after clinching a dramatic late win for
Leeds Knights over Sheffield Steeldogs
Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Knights 4 Steeldogs 3 - Shudra strikes late to clinch thrilling Yorkshire derby

Jason Hewitt is aware of how important this weekend's double-header is for Sheffield Steeldogs. Picture: Peter Best.

Steeldogs face big weekend for title hopes as Aldridge begins Knights’ quest

HAT-TRICK HERO: Sheffield Steeldogs' Jason Hewitt. Picture: Peter Best.

Sheffield Steeldogs back to winning ways after Jason Hewitt hat-trick

Steeldogs snap losing streak by quickly turning the tables on Knights

Matty Davies, is priving a hit for Leeds Knights in NIHL National.

Picture: Andy Bourke/Podium Prints

Davies hitting his stride as Knights show their potential

MAINMAN: Jason Hewitt enjoyed a three-point night in Sheffield Steeldogs' 3-1 win over Peterborough, opening the scoring after just 29 seconds and adding an assist on goals from Jonathan Kirk and Lee Bonner. Picture: Peter Best Photography.

Sheffield Steeldogs rediscover winning formula to move second in NIHL National

Sheffield Steelers denied progression on final day of Continental Cup in Denmark

BUOYANT: Sheffield Steeldogs' head coach, Greg Wood. Picture courtesy of Peter Best.

Steeldogs march on but Knights take another tumble in NIHL National

FIVE-TIMER: Jason Hewitt followed up a double in Basingstoke on Saturday with a hat-trick on home ice on Sunday. Picture courtesy of Peter Best.

Sheffield Steeldogs hit double top as Leeds Knights’ struggles continue

WHAT A PAIR: Jason Hewitt, left, and line-mate Matt Bissonnette have combined well for Sheffield Steeldogs this season. Picture courtesy of Peter Best.

Steeldogs v Telford Tigers - Hewitt backs Dogs’ depth to deliver the goods

Jason Hewitt is leading the way for Sheffield Steeldogs already this season, racking up points in a similar way to how he did during the 100-plus season he enjoyed with Hull Pirates in 2019-20. Picture courtesy of Peter Best.

Steeldogs making it their business to be in the winning game

Sheffield Steeldogs got the better of Leeds Knights with a 6-3 Autumn Cup win at Ice Sheffield. Picture: Peter Best.

Sheffield Steeldogs claim Autumn Cup bragging rights over Leeds Knights

Leeds Knights and Sheffield Steeldogs will meet at ice Sheffield this Friday to determine who finishes top of the NIHL Autumn Cup group standings. Picture: Andy Bourke/Podium Prints.

Steeldogs and Knights prepare to battle for Autumn Cup group top spot

Lee Haywood is back with Sheffield Steeldogs after four seasons in Hull.

Sheffield Steeldogs boosted by return of D-man Lee Haywood

Sheffield Steeldogs' captain Lewis Bell battles on the boards with Basingstoke Bison's Hallam Wilson at Ice Sheffield on Sunday night. Picture courtesy of Peter Best.

Steeldogs’ captain Bell stays positive despite end of winning run

Jason Hewitt, in action for the Sheffield Steeldogs last weekend. Picture courtesy of Peter Best.

Steeldogs' Hewitt enjoying ability to influence youngsters in leadership role

OPENING UP: Jason Hewitt, right, watches on as Leeds Knights Sam Gospel makes a glove save during last weekend's pre-season clash at Elland Road. Picture: Andy Bourke.

Hewitt sees plenty of encouraging signs for Steeldogs

Jonathan Kirk has spent the majority of his hockey career at Sheffield Steeldogs.

Sheffield Steeldogs add four Hull Pirates players to their roster