Jonathan Phillips

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PARTY TIME: GB's players celebrate coming first in Division 1A of the IIHF World Championships in Nottingham in May - earning promotion back to the top tier of the world game at the first attempt Picture: Dean Woolley/Ice Hockey UK

Former Steelers' star on his GB World Championship ambitions

CHAMPIONS: Great Britain's players - including retiring captain Jonathan Phillips - celebrate their Division 1B gold medal in Nottingham last week. Picture courtesy of Hayley Roberts/Ice Hockey UK Media

Phillips backs GB to stick around with the world elite

LEGEND: Great Britain ice hockey captain Jonathan Phillips celebrates with his World Championship Division 1 A gold medal. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Mission accomplished for retiring GB captain Phillips

PARTY TIME: Sheffield Steelers' Rob Dowd, Jonathan Phillips and Davey Phillips celebrate winning the World Championship Division 1A trophy in Nottingham. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley/Ice Hockey UK

GB deliver gold and fairytale farewell for Steelers' legend

NEXT GENERATION: Some of the best talent in England and Wales will be on show in Sheffield this weekend. Picture courtesy of the English Ice Hockey Association

Opportunity knocks for next generation of GB talent to showcase itself

BIG NIGHT: Great Britain were able to mark Davey Phillips's 100th appearance for his country with a 7-0 win over Romania at Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena in the IIHF World Championships. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley/Ice Hockey UK.

Steelers' Phillips enjoys special night as GB target crunch promotion decider

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

SAME AGAIN: Jonathan Phillips is hoping to help GB seal promotion back to the top-flight of the World Championships before calling time on his international career. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley

Fierce competition for places has made GB stronger for World Championships

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

HOME GOODBYE: Captain Jonathan Phillips leaves the Utilita Arena ice for one final time on Saturday night, flanked by a guard of honour from his Sheffield Steelers' team-mates. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley/Steelers Media/EIHL.

Steelers captain fantastic Phillips targets one last hurrah in Nottingham

YOU WIN AGAIN: Jonathan Phillips is hoping to sign off from his time with Sheffield Steelers with one last trophy win. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley/Steelers Media/EIHL

Steelers captain Phillips looking to enjoy perfect ending to career
AS a boyhood hockey fan growing up watching his hometown team Cardiff Devils lifting play-off trophies at Wembley Arena, Jonathan Phillips has fond memories.

DOUBLE DELIGHT: Brett Neumann scored twice in Saturday's 5-4 home win for Sheffield Steelers against Glasgow Clan. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley/Steelers Media/EIHL.

How Steelers, Knights and Steeldogs got ready for their play-off campaigns

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

EXIT STRATEGY: Jonathan Phillips is to hang up his skates at the end of this season, after first joining Sheffield Steelers back in 2006, making over 1,000 appearances. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley/Steelers Media/EIHL

Steelers captain Phillips set to retire to take on new education role

BATTLE AND COMPETE: Sheffield Steelers' captain Jonathan Phillips insists his team is still very much in the Elite League regular season title mix. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley/Steelers Media/EIHL

Steelers in no mood to write off Elite League title hopes

TOUGH WEEKEND: Sheffield Steelers' captain Jonathan Phillips anticipates a difficult two games against Manchester Storm. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley/EIHL Media.

Steelers have top spot in their sights but remain wary of Storm threat

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

Sheffield Steelers star Jonathan Phillips. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Sheffield Steelers stars to attend meet-and-greet with fans

IN THE THICK OF IT: Scott Allen made a noticeable impact on his return to action in last week's Challenge Cup quarter-fional first leg win over Cardiff Devils. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley

Steelers coach Fox targets repeat show in Cup decider against Devils

Jonathan Phillips played his 1,000th game for Sheffield Steelers in Glasgow on Saturday night (Picture: Dean Woolley)

Sheffield Steelers, Leeds Knights, Hull Seahawks and Sheffield Steeldogs all ear...

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

FAMILIAR FACE: Corey Neilson, pictured as Great Britain assistant coach. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Phillips and Steelers look to spoil Neilson's return to Panthers
SHEFFIELD STEELERS’ captain Jonathan Phillips admits the return of Corey Neilson as Nottingham Panthers’ coach gives Saturday night’s Elite League clash between the two long-time rivals an additional edge.

SAME AGAIN: Captain Jonathan Phillips hopes Sheffield Steelers can return from their second trip of the season to Guildford Flames with another two points. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley/EIHL.

Steelers target repeat show from trip to EIHL leaders Guildford

HELLO AGAIN: Anthony DeLuca was an 'unstoppable' force at times during his time with former club Sheffield Steelers, according to captain Jonathan Phillips. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers prepare to take on familiar face in Cup clash with Storm

GAME ON: Sheffield Steelers' captain Jonathan Phillips is hoping to lead his team to the top of the Elite League standings with victory over Guildford tonight. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Steelers look to depose rivals Guildford at top of EIHL table

AND STAY DOWN: Sheffield Steelers' Jonathan Phillips tries to make a nuisance of himself in front of the Glasgow Clan net during Thursday night's 3-0 win. Picture courtesy of Al Goold (www.algooldphoto.com)/EIHL

Fox praises key Steelers trio for 'contagious' effort levels

UP FOR IT: Sheffield Steelers head coach Aaron Fox
Picture: Dean Woolley

Steelers coach Fox welcomes tough opening night for 2022-23 EIHL season

Jonathan Phillips is back for more with Sheffield Steelers
Picture: Dean Woolley

Team not personal rewards continue to drive Steelers captain Phillips

TOUGH NIGHT: Jonathan Phillips battles with Austria's Thomas Raffl in the Group B relegation decider in Tamper, Finland. Picture: Dean Woolley/IHUK.

Heartache for GB as World Championship relegation confirmed

GB netminder Ben Bowns (right) denies Finland's Valtteri Fippula. Picture Dean Woolley/IHUK.

GB target win from last two World Championship matches in Tampere

GB captain Jon Phillips, above left, said his team let themselves down with a poor first period against powerhouse Sweden. Picture: Dean Woolley/IHUK.

GB 0 Sweden 6 - Steelers' Phillips frustrated after heavy loss in Tampere

Jonathan Phillips (right) is confident GB can secure another year among the World Championships elite Picture courtesy of Karl Denham/IHUK.

GB's pride and passion can upset odds again at World Championships

MAKE IT COUNT: Sheffield Steelers' captain Jonathan Phillips (left)
Picture: Dean Woolley

Steelers' captain Phillips aware of play-off threat posed by Stars

HOPEFUL: Sheffield Steelers head coach Aaron Fox
Picture: Dean Woolley

Steelers coach Fox on potential returning players to face Belfast

STICK AROUND: Brandon Whistle has impressed since becoming an almost permanent addition since the end of January. Picture: Dean Woolley/EIHL.

Phillips backs Steelers' team-mate Whistle to make permanent EIHL step up

Jonathan Phillips battles on the boards during Sheffield Steelers' Sunday night Elite League clash with Cardiff Devils. Picture: Dean Woolley/EIHL.

Steelers v Cardiff: Captain Phillips determined to keep hold of Challenge Cup

Sheffield Steelers head coach Aaron Fox talking to is players (Picture: Dean Woolley)

Sheffield Steelers aiming to dictate tempo in Cup second leg at Fife Flyers

TAKING A BREAK: Sheffield Steelers captain Jonathan Phillips. Picture: Karl Denham/EIHL.

Covid absence is a timely mid-season break says Steelers captain Phillips

OPENING SALVO: Young forward Alex Graham celebrates opening the scoring for Sheffield Steelers at Nottingham Panthers on Monday. Picture: Karl Denham/EIHL.

Steelers stay cool, calm and collected at top of EIHL after defeating Panthers

Tanner Eberle scores against Dundee Stars (Picture: Dean Woolley)

Sheffield Steelers lead the way after four-point weekend

Sheffield Steelers captain Jonathan Phillips rounds the back of the Fife Flyers net during last month's win over their Scottish rivsals at Sheffield Arena. Picture: Dean Woolley/EIHL

Steelers v Fife - Phillips heartened by players showing strength in adversity

RIGHT TIME< RIGHT PLACE: Sheffield Steelers' John Armstrong levels in the first period with a delayed penalty goal, but the hosts went down 6-4 at home to Guildford Flames on Saturday. Picture courtesy of Dean Wolley.

Sheffield Steelers: Fox gets answers he was looking for with win at Flames

NICE TO SEE YOU, TO SEE YOU, NICE: Sheffield Steelers' captain, Jonathan Phillips was delighted to be playing in front of fans once again. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley

Sheffield Steelers’ Jon Phillips hails return of fans for new season

Greg Wood - Sheffield Steeldogs head coach (left) - and former player-coach and defenceman Ben Morgan.

Picture courtesy of Peter Best.

Wood and the Steeldogs keen to get back to work in NIHL National

Jonathan Phillips, in action for GB againsT Sweden at this year's World Championships in Riga. Picture: Dean Woolley.

GB and Sheffield Steelers captain backs Whistle to succeed at Leeds Knights

TOP MAN: Brendan Connolly is back at Sheffield Steelers for the 2021-22 Elite League season. Picture courtesy of Karl Denham/EIHL.

Why Brendan Connolly’s return to Sheffield Steelers was a no-brainer

STICKING AROUND: Sheffield Steelers' captain and forward, Jonathan Phillips. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley.

Jonathan Phillips hits sweet sixteen with Sheffield Steelers

NO LET-UP: GB and Sheffield Steelers' captain, Jonathan Phillips. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Czech Republic v Great Britain – Rankings boost targetted by determined GB

ACTION MAN: Jonathan Phillips closes down the Denmark goalkeeeper. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Steelers’ and GB legend Phillips no intention of exiting world stage just yet

CAPTAIN FANTASTIC: Jonathan Phillips battles for the puck against Russia in Riga. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Captain Fantastic Phillips makes history for GB against Denmark