Leeds Knights

STICKING AROUND: Ryan Aldridge, in charge behind the Leeds Knights bench for only his second game, against Sheffield Steeldogs on January 21, 2021, part of what was supposed to be a temporary one-month spell in charge. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Coach Aldridge on his three years at helm of Leeds Knights

MAGIC MOMENT: Emil Svec (far left_ turns away to celebrate his late, late match-winning goial against Swindon Wildcats on Sunday night. Picture: Adam Everitt/Seahawks Media.

Sunday night positives for Seahawks, Steeldogs and Knights

BACK OF THE NET: Emil Svec scored twice during Hull Seahawks' 4-3 overtime defeat at leaders Milton Keynes on Saturday. Picture: Adam Everitt/Seahawks Media.

Saturday highs and lows for Seahawks, Knights and Steeldogs

GIVE ME MORE: Leeds Knights' head coach Ryan Aldridge. Picture: Ben Gordon/Knights Media.

Knights seek hunger and desire in order to get back on title track

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

Pivotal weekend ahead for Seahawks' bid to get back in title race

ON TARGET: Hullm Seahawks' Johnny Corneil. Picture: Adam Everitt/Seahawks Media.

Knights cop icy blast from coach after derby defeat to Hull

MISSING IN ACTION: FInley Bradon will miss the next four games for Leeds Knights due to him competing with GB Under-20s in the Division 2A World Championships in Croatia. Picture: Knights Media.

Knights left with big skates to fill in absence of influential player

BACKING: Sheffield Steeldogs' player-coach Ben Morgan (right). Picture: Steeldogs Media.

Steeldogs urged to bounce back from NIHL National Cup exit

GAME-WINNER: Hull Seahawks' Jason Hewitt snapped a 21-game streak without a goal when scoring the winner against Sheffield Steeldogs last Sunday. Picture: Adam Everitt/Seahawks Media.

Davies hoping Hewitt can help Seahawks close gap on Knights

BIG BLOW: Leeds Knights' Matt Haywood celebrates scoring his empty-net goal against Sheffield Steeldogs on New Year's Eve. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Knights determined to complete the set after reaching Cup Final

FORGING AHEAD: Leeds Knights' captain Kieran Brown celebrates his third-period goal against Sheffield Steeldogs with team-mates Dylan Hehir (left) and Jordan Buesa. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Rival coaches give verdict after Steeldogs and Knights semi-final duel

GOING THROUGH: Finley Bradon celebrates scoring his first period goal for Leeds Knights against Sheffield Steeldogs at Ice Sheffield Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Knights through to Cup Final at expense of Steeldogs

SEE YOU ON TUESDAY: Leeds Knights' Jordan Buesa and Sheffield Steeldogs' Sam Tremblay tangle during the first leg of the NIHL National Cup semi-final on December 20 which ended 2-2 ahead of today's second leg at Ice Sheffield. Picture: Ben Gordon/Knights Media.

Steeldogs eye overdue derby joy at expense of in-form Knights

LEADING MAN: Owen Sobchak has been everything head coach Matty Davies thought he would be for Hull Seahawks Picture: Adam Everitt/Seahawks Media.

Sobchak can become even bigger asset to Seahawks' silverware hopes

MATTY DAVIES believes Hull Seahawks forward Owen Sobchak is one of a kind in NIHL National.

Phil Harrison

ON A ROLL: Leeds Knights have won their last seven NIHL National league games. Picture: Ben Gordon/Knights Media.

Knights to face stern test of their winning power from Sharks

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

On target: Matt Barron scored against Hull for Leeds Knights (Picture: Ben Gordon / Leeds Knights Media)

Leeds Knights storm into Christmas break with rout of Hull Seahawks

BIG WEEKEND: Hull Seahawks' head coach, Matty Davies. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Davies aware of high stakes in derby duel with Knights

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

SO CLOSE: Leeds Knights' players congratulate Peterborough Phantoms on their victory over two legs in the 2022 NIHL National Cup Final. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Knights driven to add 'missing' piece of silverware to complete set

DERBY DUEL: Sheffield Steeldogs' player-coach Ben Morgan is hoping to be at full strength for tonight's first leg of the NIHL National Cup semi-final against Leeds Knights. The Steeldogs have lost the last eight competitive encounters against their Yorkshire rivals. Picture: Peter Best/Steeldogs Media.

Underdog status no issue for Morgan and rejuvenated team

CRUCIAL TIME: Hull Seahawks' head coach, Matty Davies. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Seahawks facing pivotal spell for title aspirations

ON TARGET: Johnny Corneil scores for Hull Seahawks in the 8-1 win over Romford Raiders. Picture: Adam Everitt/Seahawks Media.

Seahawks and Knights find goals easy to come by

BACK IN THE GAME: Jordan Buesa scored his first goal since the opening day of the season on September 14, helping Leeds Knights beat Telford 5-1. Picture: Ben Gordon/Knights Media.

Saturday Night Review: Steelers, Knights, Steeldogs and Seahawks

BOUNCE BACK: Leeds Knights' Matt Haywood comes close to scoring at Elland Road against Peterborough last Sunday. Picture: Kenzie Sage/Knights Media.

Knights eye tenacious approach to help tame resurgent Tigers

RYAN ALDRIDGE is looking for Leeds Knights to get back to their “tenacious” selves when they host Telford Tigers on Saturday night.

Harry Shorthose

BRIGHT LIGHT: Finley Bradon has taken another big step this season for the Knights. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Knights Media.

Knights hit and miss but still No 1 target for rivals

TREBLE TOP: Sheffield Steelers' Kevin Tansey, right, celebrates one of his three goals in the 8-3 win at Manchester Storm. Picture: Mark Ferriss/EIHL Media.

Saturday night review: Steelers, Steeldogs and Knights

UP AND DOWN: Leeds Knights' Bailey Perre is developing his game nicely. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Knights Media.

Knights and Perre enjoying the best of both 'worlds'

ON THE RISE: Owen Bruton has continued his development with Hull Seahawks in only his third season at NIHL National level, scoring six goals and four assists in 19 games during the 2024-25 campaign. Picture: Adam Everitt/Seahawks Media.

Seahawks boss hails offensive development of teenager

ON SONG: Kieran Brown scored a hat-trick against Peterborough but it couldn't prevent a 6-4 defeat on Sunday night. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Knights Media.

Knights stay ahead before setting up derby Cup semi-final

BACK IN THE GAME: Mac Howl;ett ended a four-game pointless streak for Leeds Knights with two goals and an assist in Saturday's 8-2 win at home to Berkshire Bees. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Knights Media.

Knights answering boss's plea to find more ways to score

BOUNCE BACK: Johnny Corneil scored a hat-trick for Hull - but it couldn't prevent a 9-5 loss to Milton Keynes. Picture: Seahawks Media/Adam Everitt.

Seahawks move on quickly and target positive response

STRIKE BACK: Kieran Brown scored five goals and three assists last weekend. Picture: Knights Media/Ben Gordon

Knights' Brown backed to retain 'predator mindset'

LEADING MAN: Kieran Brown scored eight points across the weekend, including four goals in the 5-4 win over Swindon Wildcats. Picture: Ben Gordon/Knights Media.

Brown back in the groove as Knights lead way

GAME-WINNING MOMENT: Sacha Guimond celebrates what proved to be a 50th-minute game-winning goal against Nottingham Panthers on Saturday night. Picture: Panthers Images/EIHL Media.

Steelers and Knights extend winning streaks over rivals

WE MEET AGAIN: Sheffield Steeldogs repel a Leeds Knights probe the last time the two teams met, at Elland two weeks ago. Picture: Ben Gordon/Knights Media.

Steeldogs aiming to continue feeling home comforts against Knights

WE MEET AGAIN: Leeds Knights face Sheffield Steeldogs tonight. Picture: Ben Gordon/Knights Media.

Knights boss expecting to face 'different animal' in derby date

LEADING THE LINE: Matt Haywood enjoyed another productive weekend for Leeds Knights.

Knights coach Aldridge looking for wider contributions

MILESTONE: Sheffield Steelers' Marc-Olivier Vallerand reached 300 Elite League points with his goal against Manchester Storm on Saturday night. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media

Clean sweep for Steelers, Knights, Seahawks and Steeldogs

LEADING MAN: Canadian import forward Matt Barron is leading the way in terms of goals this season for Leeds Knights, with 13 to his name from as many games. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Knights Media.

Barron revelling in role as 'junior partner' at Knights

TOP SHELF: James Spurr puts Hull Sehawks 4-1 up against Berkshire Bees on Sunday night. Picture: Adam Everitt/Seahawks Media.

Seahawks double up to keep pace with fellow front-runners

LEADING MAN: Matt Bissonnette scored one goal and three assists in the 7-0 win over former club Sheffield Steeldogs, taking his points tally to 28 for the season. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Knights Media.

Knights restore belief on back of 'complete' derby performance

WE MEET AGAIN: Leeds Knights and Sheffield Steeldogs meet for the first time this season at Elland Road Ice Arena on Saturday. Picture: Steeldogs Media.

Morgan relishing chance to let Steeldogs loose against leading lights

PROMISING START: Leeds Knights are well-positioned in their NIHL National title defence, sitting second behind leaders Milton Keynes Lightning. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Knights Media.

Team-first trio setting the early pace for Knights

STRIKE TWO: Matt Bissonnette (far right) fires in Leeds Knights' second goal in their clash at home to Milton Keynes Lightning on Saturday. They sit just above Yorkshire rivals Hull Seahawks and Sheffield Steeldogs. Jacob Lowe/Knights Media.

Knights, Seahawks and Steeldogs pushing each other hard

DOUBLE DELIGHT: Owen Bruton led the scoring for Hull Seahawks in their 8-2 thrashing of Sheffield Steeldogs at home on Saturday. Picture: Seahawks Media/Adam Everitt.

Seahawks enjoy bragging rights over Steeldogs as Knights prove comeback kings

WE MEET AGAIN: Mac Howlett and Leeds Knights will be hoping for a repeat of the win they enjoyed on home ice over Milton Keynes on the season-opening weekend. Picture: Knights Media/Jacob Lowe.

Knights boss welcomes stronger NIHL National

SIDELINED: Leeds Knights' captain Kieran Brown will miss this weekend's NIHL National games through suspension. Picture: Knights Media/Jacob Lowe.

Aldridge confident Knights will plug gap left by Brown suspension

LOCAL PRIDE: Lee Bonner (centre) celebrates what proved to be the game-winning goal against Leeds Knights on Sunday. Picture courtesy of Seahawks Media/Adam Everitt.

Local pride vital for Seahawks' bounce back win

RIVALS: Leeds Knights and Hull Seahawks meet twice this weekend. Picture: Knights Media/Jacob Lowe.

Seahawks out to close gap on Knights - now and in the future

SOLID START: Leeds Knights may not be firing on all cylinders yet, but are still top of the NIHL National standings ahead of this weekend's double-header against second-placed Hull Seahawks. Picture: Knights Media/Jacob Lowe.

Knights ahead of rivals but still 'finding their feet'

SAME AGAIN: Josh Hodgkinson will face former club Leeds Knights this weekend, after stepping in to help out Hull Seahawks. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

Seahawks add familiar face in wake of double blow for Knights clash

HAPPY DAYS: Matt Bissonnette has settled in qucikly with new team Leeds Knights since his summer switch from NIHL National rivals, Sheffield Steeldogs. He leads the team's scoring ahead of this weekend's double-header against Hull Seahawks. Picture: Knights Media/Jacob Lowe.

Knights' Bissonnette finding his groove after summer switch

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