Leeds Knights

STICKING AROUND: Leeds Knights' captain Kieran Brown was more than happy to put pen to paper on a new deal, keeping him with the team until the end of the 2024-25 NIHL National campaign. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Leeds Knights.

Brown happy to play the long game with 'special' Knights

STICKING AROUND: Kieran Brown has signed a new deal with Leeds Knights taking him through until the end of the 2023-24 season. Picture: Aaron Badkin/Leeds Knights

Knights and Brown proving perfect fit for each other

BACK AT IT: Head coach Ryan Aldridge hopes the enforced break from the schedule will benefit his Leeds Knights team. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Leeds Knights.

Knights hoping to feel the benefit from enforced 'timeout'

TOP MAN: But Kieran Brown's points-scoring has plenty to do with line-mate Matt Barron. Picture: Aaron Badkin/Leeds Knights

Knights captain Brown hails 'unselfish' team-mate

BATTLING SPIRIT: Louis Colvin is enjoying his time with Leeds Knights in NIHL National. Picture: Stephen Cunningham/Leeds Knights

Knights' Colvin adapts quickly to life at higher level

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

Seahawks boss Davies on derby defeat to Steeldogs

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

INCOMING: Leeds Knights' new import forward, Bailey Conger. Picture courtesy of Daniel Moore/Knoxville Ice Bears.

Conger looking to make up for lost time with Knights

NEW FACE: Bailey Conger replaces Josh Adkins as an import forward at Leeds Knights. Picture courtesy of Knoxville Ice Bears

Knights coach excited about new import signing

GONE: Import forward Josh Adkins has been released by Leeds Knights after just two months. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Leeds Knights.

Leeds Knights release import star

MINI-BREAK: Leeds Knights extended their winning streak to eight games with a 7-2 win over Raiders at Elland Road Ice Arena on Sunday night. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Leeds Knights.

Knights not keen on taking NIHL National 'mini-break'

BIG CONTRIBUTOR: Mac Howlett has enjoyed a fien start to the season, posting eight goals and 14 assists in 15 games. Picture: Aaron Badkin/Leeds Knights

Familiar pattern emerges as Knights set early regular season pace

STEPPING UP: Assistant coach Davey Lawrence oversaw the Leeds Knights bench for the final period against Peterborough and for the Telford Tigers trip with Ryan Aldridge (left) suspended. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento.

Knights look to get everyone rolling to stay ahead of chasing pack

STICKING AROUND: Jordan Buesa has made his move to Leeds Knights from Glasgow Clan permanent. Picture: Peter Best/Steeldogs Media.

Buesa keen to help Knights produce NIHL National repeat show

Leeds Knights' Jordan Griffin takes on Hull Seahawks' James Archer. The rivals return to action this weekend.

Yorkshire ice hockey rivals set for return after tragedy

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Anaheim Ducks gather at center ice, before an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, to honor former Penguin player Adam Johnson, shown on scoreboard, who died in while playing in an English hockey league game. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Ice hockey players to wear neck guards as sport reacts to Adam Johnson death

DOING IT TOUGH: Sheffield Steeldogs' Ben Morgan says a lack of goals is hampering the team's progress in NIHL National this season. Picture: Peter Best/Steeldogs Media.

Steeldogs in need of more goals, insists Morgan

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

IMPRESSIVE: Jordan Buesa (second left) made an impact in his first game for Leeds. Picture courtesy of Peter Best/Steeldogs Media

Knights hopeful of getting green light for key player to face Tigers

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
AS debuts go, it is fitting that Jordan Buesa’s first outing for Leeds Knights should come against Sheffield Steeldogs.

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN: Leeds Knights' captain Kieran Brown is the favourite to finish as NIHL National's top points-scorer again. Picture: Aaron Badkin/Leeds Knights

Knights captain Brown setting early pace for others to follow

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

BACK IN THE GAME: Noah McMullin returned to the fray for Leeds Knights last weekend. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Leeds Knights

McMullin looks to play catch-up at Knights after early injury blow

GOLDEN FAREWELL: Leeds Knights' winger Oli Endicott is keen to sign off from his GB junior career with a gold medal in Dumfries in December. Picture: Aaron Badkin/Leeds Knights

Knights' Endicott flying high with GB gold farewell in his sights

LEADING MAN: Emil Svece bagged two goals and an assist in Hull Seahawks;' 4-3 win over Peterborough Phantoms on Saturday night. Picture courtesy of Steve Pollitt.

Seahawks lead way in NIHL National with Knights and Steeldogs in hot pursuit

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

LEADING MAN: Sam Gospel was last week named as one of Leeds' Knights three alternate captains and believes the team are capable of emulating last season's success. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Knights Media.

Gospel happy to sing the praises of Leeds Knights team-mates

Defenceman Bow Neely
Leeds Knights v Milton Keynes Lightning
October 8, 2023 Credit: Aaron Badkin/Knights Media.

Knights transition made easier for Neely thanks to familiar faces

LEADING MAN: Robert Dowd scored twice in Sheffield Steelers' 5-2 win at Coventry Blaze. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers, Knights, Steeldogs and Seahawks post best possible response

LONG SEASON AHEAD: Leeds Knights' head coach, Ryan Aldridge, expects a tough 2023-24 campaign. Picture: Knights Media/Jacob Lowe.

Knights boss Aldridge expects stiffest test yet from Lightning
WINNING league championships is far from easy. Just ask Ryan Aldridge.

SOLID START: Oli Endicott has enjoyed an impressive start to the 2023-24 NIHL National season with Leeds Knights. Picture: Knights Media/Jacob Lowe.

Video Interview: Leeds Knights' Oli Endicott

DECISIONS< DECISIONS: Leeds Knights' head coach, Ryan Aldridge. Picture: Oliver Portamento.

Knights name final two 'alternate' captains for 2023-24 season

HIGH LIFE: Oli Endicott enjoyed his experience with the Elite League's Coventry Blaze. Picture: Stephen Cunningham/Knights Media.

Knights' Endicott on promising start and Blaze call-up

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

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Defenceman Bow Neely proved his addition was worthwhile for Leeds Knights on his debut weekend against Bristol Pitbulls. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Knights Media.

Knights' chief on Bow Neely and threat posed by Phantoms

ON TARGET: Leeds Knights' captain Kieran Brown followed up a hat-trick at Bristol Pitbulls with another goal on home ice against the same opponents on Sunday. Picture courtesy of Leeds Knights/Steve Cunningham.

Knights, Seahawks and Steeldogs open up in NIHL National

SIDELINED: Import defenceman Noah McMullin is out with an upper-body injury. Picture: Leeds Knights/Steve Cunningham

Knights chief Aldridge on pre-season injuries and adding new D-man

NEW START: Leeds Knights' coach Ryan Aldridge instructs his players during a pre-season game against NIHL National rivals Hull Seahawks. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Leeds Knights.

Knights chief insists 'no pressure' to repeat NIHL double heroics

SAM AGAIN PLEASE: Leeds Knights' captain Kieran Brown is determined to lead his team to a second straight season of success. Picture: Knights Media/Stephen Cunningham

Brown says Knights can be the team to catch again in NIHL National

BRING IT ON: Canadian centre Matt Barron is looking forward to opening weekend with Leeds Knights. Picture courtesy of Leeds Knights/Stephen Cunningham

Barron confident Knights winning mentality can be maintained

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'

Leeds Knights continue their preparations for the new season (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Leeds Knights chief Ryan Aldridge wary of problems NIHL rookies

FAMILIAR FACE: James Archer is well-known to Leeds hockey fans from his short stint with the Chiefs at the start of the 2019-20 inaugural NIHL National season. Picture courtesy of Leeds Knights.

Knights boss hails qualities of veteran addition Archer

WELCOME: Leeds Knights' import signings Noah McMullin (left) and Matt Barron. Picture courtesy of Leeds Knights.

Knights imports quickly adapting to new surroundings

FORGING AHEAD: Leeds Knights' head coach Ryan Aldridge (left) and Davey Lawrence. Picture: Oliver Portamento.

Knights team up with familiar face to forge player development program

SUPPORT: Josh Richardson suffered life-changing injuries while on holiday in Thailand and several Leeds KNights' players will turn out this weekend to help raise funds to pay for his medical care in Thailand. Picture courtesy of Andy Bourke/Podium Prints

Knights stars back on the ice early to help former team-mate

INCOMING: Forward Gregor Mills is the latest addition to the 2023-24 NIHL National roster by Leeds Knights. Picture submitted.

Knights youngster excited to line up alongside Bulldogs heroes

MOVING ON UP: Louis Colvin has previous experience of playing at NIHL National level. Picture courtesy of Dave Trevallion/Invicta Dynamos

Howlett helps pave way for former team-mate to re-join him at Knights

NEW FACXEL Louis Colvin can play either as a D-man or a forward, but it will be on the back-end where he will primarily play for Leeds Knights. Picture courtesy of Dave Trevallion/Invicta Dynamos Media.

Colvin offers Knights options for 2023-24 season

RECOMMENDED: Canadian defenceman Noah McMullin hopes to make a big impact for Leeds Knights during the 2022-23 NIHL National season. Picture courtesy of Ontario Tech. University.

McMullin convinced Knights are made of the right stuff

GOODBYE: Cole Shudra thanks Leeds Knights - and their fans - for a memorable two years at the club, a period which helped him become a 'bigger, stronger and improved' player. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento.

Shudra's message to Leeds Knights and their fans after rejoining Steelers

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN: Mac Howlett breaks through against Peterborough Phantoms in the National Cup Final. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

Speed king Howlett back for more with Knights

GONE: Cole Shudra has returned to Sheffield Steelers, the club where he started as an apprentice and where his dad Ron made his name in British hockey. It brings an end to a two-year stint at Leeds Knights. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Knights in search mode after highly-regarded Shudra heads 'home'

ALL-ROUND GAME: Canadian forward Matt Barron believes he can come in and contribute at both ends of the ice for Leeds Knights in 2023-24. Picture courtesy of Ontario Tech University.

Knights Barron intent on using his all-round game to winning effect

Import duo will be friends reunited at Knights

NEW FACE: Forward Josh Adkins is Leeds Knights' first import signing announcement ahead of the 2023-24 NIHL National season. Picture courtesy of Jess Fuller/Newcastle North Stars Media

Knights import forward on impact he hopes to have

IMPACT: Zach Brooks had a brilliant first season in UK hockey with Leeds Knights - but will not be returning for the 2023-24 NIHL National campaign. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento

Knights coach provides update on import stars Brooks and Witkowski

BACK FOR MORE: Young defenceman Dylan Hehir proved a big hit for Leeds Knights during the 2022-23 NIHL National season. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento

Knights boss hails impact of up-and-coming D-man