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NEW ADDITION: Arturs Mickevics will get his first taste of UK hockey after agreeing a deal with Leeds Knights for the 2025-26 NIHL National season. Picture courtesy of Thierry Massicot/Gap Raptors IHC

Import star ready to write latest chapter with Leeds Knights
ARTURS MICKEVICS has been keen to continue his career in the UK for some time – he now can after becoming the latest import signing for Leeds Knights.

MOVING ON: Defenceman Dylan Hehir is a top capture for Hull Seahawks after leaving Leeds Knights after three hugely successful seasons. Picture: ben Gordon/Knights Media.

Davies 'delighted' to snap up D-man from fierce rivals

NEW FACE: Defenceman Matt Staudacher is one of four import signings for Leeds Knights for the 2025-26 NIHL National campaign. Picture courtesy of Bloomington Bison.

Winning culture of Knights helps land new import D

THAT WINNING FEELING: Matt Bissonnette rediscovered his love for the game during a first season at Leeds Knights that yielded a league title and a first-ever National Cup win for the organisation. Picture: Ben gordon/Knights Media

Veteran presence of Bissonnette remains key to Knights’ ambitions

SWITCH: Defenceman Krisjanis Fugalis. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Knights Media.

Fugalis with chance to realise his potential at Seahawks

STRENTH IN DEPTH: Hull Seahawks' head coach, Matty Davies. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

Davies confident Seahawks' forward thinking will bring success

STICKING AROUND: Dan Norton, in action for Leeds Knights 23 against Sheffield last year. Picture: Robert Halls/Knights Media.

Knights netminding duo given chance to flourish under No 1 Gospel

BACK FOR MORE: Defenceman Bailey Perre has signed up for a fourth season with Leeds Knights. Picture: Ben Gordon/Knights Media.

Perre determined to continue development with Knights

ON THE UP: Innes Gallacher proved a key player for Leeds Knights last season. Picture: Kev Bland/Knights Media.

Gallacher learning quickly to secure key role with Knights

LEADING MAN: Sam Gospel will be one of the most experienced players on the Leeds Knights roster for the 2025-26 NIHL National season. Picture: Kevin Bland/Knights Media.

Gospel happy being 'guiding light' after Knights' summer of change

RISING STARS: Edgars Vengis (left) and Jonas Bennett.

Knights show intent of building for future by adding emerging talent

MOVING ON: Ethan Hehir joins Hull Seahawks after playing the last four seasons in NIHL National with Leeds Knights. Picture: Ben Gordon/Knights Media.

Hehir heads east to help Seahawks realise ambitions

MORE OF THE SAME PLEASE: Leeds Knights' captain Kieran Brown is keen to get a second taste of international hockey with GB at next year's world championships. Picture: Dean Woolley/Ice Hockey UK Media

Brown determined to remain part of GB team

FAMILIAR FACE: Oli Endicott is back for a fourth season in NIHL National with Leeds Knights. Picture: Ben Gordon/Knights Media.

Endicott aiming to maintain Knights' run of success

COMING UP: Defenceman Sam Cooper is making the move to NIHL National champions Leeds Knights having spent the past two seasons with Yorkshire rivals, Sheffield Steeldogs. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Cooper confident Knights move is 'simply the best'

HEADING NORTH: Bálint Pákozdi is making the switch to NIHL National champions Leeds Knights following four seasons at Swiondon Wildcats. Picture: Lewis Moran/Wildcats Media.

Pákozdi happy to embrace the great expectations at Knights

STICKING AROUND: Captain Kieran Brown is looking forward to a fifth season with three-time NIHL National champions Leeds Knights. Picture: Ben Gordon/Knights Media.

Brown on board to spearhead Knights' toughest challenge yet

BIG YEAR AHEAD: Can Hull Seahawks end their wait for silverware in the 2025-26 NIHL National season. Picture: Adam Everitt/Seahawks Media.

How Seahawks may have to adjust to end wait for silverware

LEAD ROLE: Sam Gospel once again produced the goods for Leeds Knights during the 2024-25 NIHL National season. Picture:Kev Bland/Knights Media.

Aldridge hails 'best yet' from netminder Gospel

SETTING THE BAR: Leeds Knights' Sam Gospel once again led the way for netminders in NIHL National, helping his team to a third straight league title and a first-ever National Cup. Picture: Kev Bland/Knights Media.

Gospel staying at 'home' in The Castle with Knights

HOMEWARD BOUND: Matt Barron (left) and Noah McMullin made significant contributions during their two years at Leeds Knights. Picture: Kev Bland/Knights Media.

How Canadian duo left lasting impact on Knights
FOR Ryan Aldridge, in an ideal world, Matt Barron and Noah McMullin would both be returning for a third season at Leeds Knights come September.
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HEADING HOME: Forward Matt Barron (right) and defenceman Noah McMullin are going back to Canada after two hugely successful years with Leeds Knights. Picture: Ben Gordon/Knights Media.

Knights bid sad farewell to influential imports

AIMING HIGH: Sheffield Steelers' captain Rob Dowd is confident Great Britain can clinch a top-two finish in Romania and promotion back to the top tier of the world game. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Dowd confident GB can seal promotion back to world elite

PRIMED AND READY: Leeds Knights' captain Kieran brown joined up with his GB team-mates for training camp this week. Picture: Kev Bland/Knights Media.

Knights' Brown hoping others follow similar GB path

GOOD YEAR: Leeds KNights' Oli Endicott. Picture: Ben Gordon/Knights Media.

Endicott says play-off heartache can't take shine off 'another great year'

END OF THE LINE: Leeds Knights' Noah McMullin (far right) shows his disappointment as Milton Keynes Lightning's players celebrate their NIHL National play-oiff semi-final win in overtime on Saturday. Picture: Chris Callaghan/Blueline Photography.

Knights fall short of treble ahead of summer of change

DOWNED: Leeds Knights show their disappointment after being beaten 5-4 in overtime by Milton keynes Lightning at Coventry's SkyDome Arena. Picture: Phil Harrison

Treble dream over for Knights as Lightning strike overtime winner

WE MEET AGAIN: Leeds Knights take on Milton Keynes Lightning in the NIHL National play-off semi-finals. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Knights Media.

Age no barrier as young Knights gain necessary experience

MOVING ON: Leeds Knights' centre Matt Haywood will retire from playing after the NIHL National play-off finals weekend in Coventry. Picture: Ben Gordon/Knights Media.

Knights' Haywood passing the baton on to next generation

OH BROTHER: Ethan Hehir (left), in action against Romford Raiders with younger brother Dylan (far right) watching on, says Leeds Knights are confident going into the NIHL National play-off semi-finals. Picture: Ben Gordon/Knights Media.

Knights' brothers in arms and embracing treble 'pressure'

ONE LAST TIME: Matt Haywood and his daughters leave the Elland Road ice for the last time, flanked by Leeds Knights' players forming a 'guard of honour'. Picture: Ben Gordon/Knights Media.

Haywood 'thankful' for emotional Knights farewell at 'The Castle'

ON TARGET: Johnny Corneil scored twice at Telford Tigers but couldn't prevent a 9-7 defeat for Hull Seahawks, who saw their play-off semi-final hopes disappear as a result. Picture: Vince Cowell/Seahawks Media.

Play-off heartache for Seahawks as Knights keep treble bid alive
HULL SEAHAWKS missed out on the NIHL National Final Four Weekend for a second year running after going down 9-7 at Telford Tigers.
Phil Harrison

HAT-TRICK HERO: Owen Sobchak continued his remarkable season with three goals in the 7-6 win against Telford Tigers. Picture: Vince Cowell/Seahawks Media.

Knights clinch playoff finals spot and Seahawks still hope to join them

BENCH DUTY: Leeds Knights' head coach Ryan Aldridge, with his players. Picture: Kev Bland/Knights Media

Business as usual for Knights against Phantoms

OPTIMISTIC: Hull Seahawks head coach, Matty Davies. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Seahawks ready, willing and able in play-off battle

MOVING ON: Matt Haywood will make his last appearance at The Castle in front of Leeds Knights' home fans this Sunday - but he hopes to end his time at the club with a second play-off triumph a week later in Coventry. Picture: ben Gordon/Knights Media.

Matt Haywood on three years of Knights success and his final act at The Castle

TEAMWORK: Matt Bissonnette (centre) celebrates a goal in Saturday's play-off clash at home to Hull Seahawks with Leeds Knights' team-mates Noah McMullin (left) and Matt Barron. Picture: Kevin Bland/Knights Media.

Why Knights is more than just a numbers game for Bissonnette

BATTLE-HARDENED: Jordan Buesa battles for puck possession with Hull Seahawks' Owen Sobchak. Picture: Vince Cowell/Seahawks Media.

'Character win' puts Knights on edge of Coventry return

PRESSURE: Sam Gospel (right) comes under pressure from Hull Seahawks' Declan Balmer and Johnny Corneil. Picture: Vince Cowell/Seahawks Media.

Davies - Seahawks have play-off 'mountain to climb'

ON SONG: Owen Sobchak scored a hat-trick in Hull Seahawks' 7-6 overtime win at Leeds Knights. Picture: Adam Everitt/Seahawks Media.

Seahawks stage late strike to edge out derby rivals Knights

DRIVING FORCE: Matt Barron says Leeds Knights players are determined to send veteran Matt Haywood off in winning style. Picture: Kev Bland/Knights Media.

Barron reveals added play-offs motivation for Knights

INTENSITY: Leeds Knights' head coach, Ryan Aldridge. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Knights Media.

Knights coach on play-off intensity ahead of Hull clash

DERBY DUEL: Leeds Knights and Hull Seahawks are set to meet twice over this weekend in the NIHL National play-offs. Picture: Asa Medforth/Knights Media

Seahawks look to turn play-off pressure up on Knights

ROMANIA-BOUND: Leeds' Kieran Brown has been picked for the GB World Championship squad. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Knights' Brown backed to deliver for GB at Worlds

MAGIC MOMENT: Jordan Buesa celebrates after his stunning first goal for Leeds Knights against Telford Tigers. Picture: Ben Gordon/Knights Media.

NIHL National Play-offs - Knights, Seahawks and Steeldogs launch post-season

NICE TIMING: Emil Svec fired what proved to be the game-winning goal agaisnt Peterborough Phantoms for Hiull Seahawks in their opening NIHL National play-off encounter. Picture: Adam Everitt/Seahawks Media.

Saturday Night Hockey - National play-offs and Elite League review

ON TARGET: Jordan Buesa (left) Fin Bradon and Kieran Brown have all scored against Telford Tigers in the 2024-25 regular season. Picture: Ben Gordon/Knights Media.

Knights aware of play-off threat posed by Tigers

HOPEFUL: Hull Seahawks' head coach Matty Davies is hoping he can take a full-strength team into this weekend's opening play-off double-header against Peterborough Phantoms. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

Seahawks hoping for positive news off DOPS after Pitbulls clash

ON TARGET: Sheffield Steelers' Robert Dowd scored twice in the 4-1 win over Manchester Storm on Saturday at the Utilita Arena. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media

Steelers stay in title race as Knights, Seahawks & Steeldogs close out season

ON THE UP: Bailey Perre has played a pivotal role for Leeds Knights in securing three straight NIHL National regular season league titles. Picture: Daniel Richardson/Knights Media.

Perre hails Knights ability to 'come together' under pressure

CALLING TIME: Leeds Knights' Matt Haywood celebrates scoring at Sheffield Steeldogs earlier this season. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Haywood hoping to sign off in winning style with Knights

REST AND RECOVER: Leeds Knights will utilise their full bench this weekend. Picture: Ben Gordon/Knights Media.

Aldridge says rest and recovery trumps winning streak

OVER THE LINE: Leeds Knights players celebrate winning a third straight NIHL National league title after defeating Solway Sharks 4-2 at Elland Road on Sunday night. Picture: Knights Media.

'Selfless' Knights work ethic sees them make history

CHAMPIONS - AGAIN: Leeds Knights celebrate winning a third straight NIHL National title. Picture: Rob Halls/Knights Media.

Knights save best until last to clinch title

GAME-WINNER: Matt Bissonnette scored what proved to be the game-winning goal in the 3-1 win at NIHL National title rivals Milton Keynes Lightning on Saturday. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Knights Media.

Knights within one win of third straight league title

KEADING ROLE: Kieran Brown scored a hat-trick and an assist in the 7-2 win at Romford - taking his points tally to 100 in the league and 105 overall for the season. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Knights Media.

Aldridge looking for Lightning 'repeat show'

DECISIVE TIME: Leeds Knights will look to move close to the league title this weekend. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Knights Media.

'Character' the key for title-chasing Knights

TOUGH GOING: Leeds Knights coach Ryan Aldridge and his players. Picture: Ben Gordon/Knights Media.

Knights prove adaptable in quest for successful formula

FOUR-TIMER: Captain Kieran Brown scored four goals in Leeds Knights' 7-4 win at home to Hull Seahawks on Saturday. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Round-up Steelers, Knights, Seahawks and Steeldogs

FOCUS: Leeds Knights' head coach Ryan Aldridge and his players. Picture: Ben Gordon/Knights Media.

Knights target performance and emotions as title run-in hots up

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