Jonathan Phillips

BACK FOR MORE: Jonathan Phillips will once again provide a leadership voice for Sheffield Steeldogs during 2025-26 in NIHL National. Picture: Ben Gordon/Knights Media.

Phillips looking for Steeldogs to close gap on leaders
JONATHAN PHILLIPS insists Sheffield Steeldogs have to hit the ground running if they wish to be regarded as a genuine contender in NIHL National next season.

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Wellington Place welcomes Japanese street food outlet

STICKING AROUND: Sheffield Steelers' Reece Kelly, captain Robert Dowd and Kevin Tansey. Pictures: Dean Woolley/Hayley Roberts-Steelers Media.

Steelers coach Fox on returning Dowd, Tansey and Kelly

HEADING OUT: Dave Phillips has called time on his illustrious GB career. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Phillips calls time on illustrious GB career

BACK IN THE GAME: Sheffield Steeldogs' netminder Curtis Warburton Picture: Steeldogs Media.

Steeldogs starting to benefit from growing depth

MOVE ON UP: Brady Doxey has taken his opportunity to move further up the pecking order at Sheffield Steeldogs after the late departure of import forward Sam Tremblay. Picture: Peter Best/Steeldogs Media.

Steeldogs' Doxey helping show way forward for next generation

LEADING MAN: Matt Bissonnette scored two goals and three assists against former club Sheffield Steeldogs on Tuesday night. Picture: Ben Gordon/Knights Media.

Knights maintain title pursuit with clinical derby display

AIMING HIGH: Sheffield Steeldogs' Jonathan Phillips. Picture: Ben Gordon/Knights Media.

Phillips eyes top-four finish as Steeldogs build towards play-offs

WE'LL MEET AGAIN: Sheffield Steeldogs fought out a 2-2 tie in the first leg of their NIHL National Cup semi-final with Leeds Knights on Friday - they settle the tie at Ice Sheffield on New Year's Eve. Picture: Ben Gordon/Knights Media.

Steeldogs full of belief for Cup decider against rivals

THE GREAT LEVELLER: Jonathan Phillips equalised with 0.6 seconds left to earn Sheffield Steeldogs a 2-2 draw in the first leg of their NIHL National Cup semi-final at Leeds Knights. Picture: Steeldogs Media.

Late strike ensures nothing to choose between Knights and Steeldogs

HARD GOING: Josh Waller got on the target for GB but it was too late to prevent a 6-2 defeat to Norway - the result ending GB's bid to reach the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. Picture: James Assinder/IHUK Media

Winter Olympics dream over for GB

STICKING AROUND: Sheffield Steeldogs' Jonathan Phillips is back for a second season with the NIHL National team. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Steeldogs' 'made in Sheffield' tag reminds Phillips of Cardiff days

CAPTAIN FANTASTIC: Robert Dowd has slipped seamlessly into the skates of predecessor Jonathan Phillips as captain of Sheffield Steelers - already lifting league and Challenge Cup trophies this season. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers' Dowd proving ideal leading man on and off the ice - Shudra

BORN LEADER: Sheffield Steelers' captain, Robert Dowd. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers coach Fox on how Dowd has delivered as captain

LONG-TERM: Sheffield Steeldogs' defenceman Ben Morgan is expected to be out injured for the rest of the season. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Weeks vows Steeldogs will fight on despite bleak season

STICKING AROUND: Sheffield Steelers' captain, Robert Dowd. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers captain Dowd signs two-year contract extension

DOUBLE DELIGHT: Leeds Knights' Matt Barron scored twice in the 7-0 win at Peterborough. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Knights continue to prosper as Seahawks and Steeldogs frustrated

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: New import forward Patrick Harper will have the chance of more ice time as Sheffield Steelers make do without their GB players. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Opportunity knocks for Steelers to log extra ice time

TOUGH GOING: Sheffield Steeldogs' Jonathan Phillips Picture: Tony Johnson.

Steeldogs out to rein in NIHL National play-off rivals on key weekend

LEADING MAN: Jonathan Phillips, in action for Great Britain last year. Picture: Dean Woolley/IHUK Media

Phillips salutes successor Dowd and backs GB to make next stage

The chase is on: Sheffield Steeldogs' Ben Morgan, left, leads a team-mate and two Leeds Knights players in Sunday's game. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Matt Barron nets hat-trick as Leeds Knights complete double over Steeldogs
LEEDS KNIGHTS produced a clinical display against Sheffield Steeldogs to go into the New Year as clear leaders in NIHL National.
Phil Harrison

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
WHILE Davey Phillips’ Elite League priorities may have changed for next season, his international ambitions with Great Britain remain the same.
Phil Harrison

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

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

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

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