Liam Kirk

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

TRAGIC: Alex Graham (left) pictured in action for Sheffield Steeldogs against Leeds Knights, battling on the boards against former Bradford and GB team-mate Kieran Brown. Picture courtesy of Peter Best/Steeldogs Media.

Tributes pour in following tragic death of Steelers' player Graham

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

STARTING POINT: Sheffield Steelers' Jonathan Phillips celebrates scoring Great Britain's first goal against Poland in Sunday's 5-4 win at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham.
Dean Woolley/Ice Hockey UK

Steelers' stars past and present help GB open in winning style

ON TARGET: Liam Kirk celebrates scoring against Latvia in one of GB's warm-up games last weekend. Picture courtesy of Ice Hockey UK/Andy Burnham

Kirk hoping to realise ambition of helping GB get back to world top-flight

BIG NIGHT OUT: Former Sheffield Steelers' stars and GB internationals will all gather to pay tribute to Sheffield Steelers' star Robert Dowd tonight. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley.

All you need to know about the Steelers' Robert Dowd's testimonial night

HIGH AIMS: Former Sheffield Steelers forward Liam Kirk believes his time with Jukurit in Finland's Liiga will only aid his development further and hel him fulfil his chance of playing in the NHL. Picture courtesy of Mikko Kankainen/Jukurit

Liam Kirk on life with Jukurit in the Liiga and his pursuit of the NHL dream

MAGIC MOMENT: Liam Kirk scores his first-ever goal in the AHL for Tucson Roadrunners against Texas. Picture courtesy of Chris Hook/Roadrunners Media.

Liam Kirk prepares to return to Arizona to make up for lost time

Liam Kirk, in action for Tucson Roadrunners in the AHL earlier this season. Picture courtesy of Tucson Roadrunners/Chris Hook.

Liam Kirk focuses on long road to recovery after injury blow

MAGIC MOMENT: Liam Kirk pokes the puck home in the 20th minute to give Tucson Roadrunners the lead against Texas Stars. Picture courtesy of Tucson Roadrunners/Kate Dibildox.

Liam Kirk scores first AHL goal in Tucson’s win over rivals Texas

AIMING HIGH: Cole Shudra, in action for Leeds Knights in pre-season against former team, Sheffield Steeldogs Picture:

Andy Bourke/Podium Prints

Sheffield Steelers: Shudra tipped to earn full-time 2022-23 EIHL slot

AIMING HIGH: Liam Kirk, inaction for Tucson Roadrunners against Henderson Silver Knights. Picture courtesy of Chris Hook/Tucson Roadrunners.

Liam Kirk prepares to put in the hard yards in order to achieve NHL dream

Greg Wood looks on as Sheffield Steeldogs take on Leeds Knights at Elland Road last Friday. Picture: Andy Bourke/Podium Prints.

Wood feels Steeldogs have the edge over NIHL National rivals

BIG TIME: Liam Kirk, pictured in action against the Czech Republic in the recent World Championships in Latvia. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley.

The passion and drive that earned Liam Kirk his Arizona Coyotes NHL contract

Evan Mosey had a successful stint with Cardiff Devils ahead of the pandemic. Picture courtesy of EIHL.

Steelers keen to utilise Mosey's versatility as Kirk Coyotes contract confirmed

US-BOUND: Liam Kirk has kept his hopes of playing in the NHL alive after securing a three-year entry-level contract with the Arizona Coyotes. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley.

Why national coach Pete Russell sees Liam Kirk as possible future GB captain

ENTRY LEVEL: Liam Kirk, in action for Great Britain in the recent World Championships in Riga. The 21-year-old winger has signed an NHL entry-level contract with the Arizona Coyotes. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley.

Kirk takes further step towards NHL by signing Coyotes entry-level contract

STRIKE TWO: Liam Kirk, far right, fires in his second goal against Switzerland. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Great Britain backed to build on IIHF World Championship showing in Riga

ON TARGET: Liam Kirk, far right, scopreer of Great Britain's goal, battles for possession in front of the Sweden net. Picture: Dean Woolley.

GB stay in the game as wounded Sweden remain alive at World Championships

DOUBLE TROUBLE: Liam Kirk celebrates his second goal against Belarus at the World Championships in Riga. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Kirk double helps GB seal famous win over Belarus at World Championships
YOU have to say, this moment has been coming.

FAST FORWARD: GB winer Liam Kirk in training in Riga. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley.

Goals welcomed by Liam Kirk but GB World Championship win remains top priority

BANG!" Liam Kirk fires in GB's second period equaliser against Slovakia in Riga. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley.

Pointless but GB prove growing strength among elite company at Worlds in Riga

Sheffield Steelers hope to have Liam Kirk back in their line-up to face Nottingham Panthers in Saturday's Game 1 of the Elite Series Final. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley.

Steelers v Panthers – Kirk the key to giving Fox preferred depth

Liam Kirk helps Tanner Eberle celebrate his hat-trick strike for the Steelers against Coventry. Picture courtesy of Karl Denham/EIHL.

Steelers 7 Blaze 2 - Steelers hit top spot after snuffing our rivals

Liam Kirk comes under pressure during the win against Nottingham on Saturday. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley.

Steelers’ coach Fox explains why Liam Kirk is ‘special talent’

STRIKE ONE: Liam Kirk fires through Ben Bowns for his first of the night to make it 2-0 to Sheffield Steelers over Nottingham Panthers in the Elite Series. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley.

Nottingham 2 Sheffield 3 - Kirk & Churchfield stand tall for Steelers in win

Liam Kirk scored a hat-trick as Sheffield Steeldogs ensured they ended their spring Cup campaign with a 100 per cent record by beating Swindon 5-4. Picture courtesy of Andy Bourke/Podium Prints.

Steeldogs deny Wildcats to ensure they stay perfect in Spring Cup

Tim Smith is happy to keep on playing after missing out on so much ice time during the pandemic. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley.

Tim Smith happy to keep on playing as Sheffield Steeldogs keep on winning

ON TARGET: Liam Krk scored three goals across both games for Sheffield. Picture courtesy of Andy Bourke/Podium Prints.

Steeldogs still 'perfect' as they confirm dominance with Spring Cup title

BRIGHT FUTURE: Alex Graham is being tipped to go far by Sheffield Steeldogs and Sheffield Steelers' team-mate, Jason hewitt. Picture courtesy of Andy Bourke/Podium Prints.

Hewitt says 'no limit' to potential of Steeldogs' team-mate Graham

COME AGAIN? Sheffield Steelers' head coach Aaron Fox hopes to see Brendan Connolly on the ice for the EIHL Series next month. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Steelers coach Aaron Fox turns his sights on imports after picking his Brit pack
SHEFFIELD STEELERS’ head coach Aaron Fox declared himself happy with his lot after making his British picks in last night’s EIHL Series Draft.

HELLO< AGAIN: Liam Kirk, on the Sheffield Steelers' bench during the 2018-18 EIHL season, where he first came to the attention of NHL scouts. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Kirk stays focussed on NHL target as he gets set to pull on Steelers shirt again

ON TARGET: Liam Kirk scored four and added an assist in Sunday's 10-4 win over Bees IHC. Picture courtesy of Andy Bourke/Podium Prints.

Sheffield Steeldogs hammer Bees to set up pivotal showdown with Telford Tigers

ON THE MARK: Sheffield Steeldogs' Jonathan Phillips enjoyed a rewarding weekend, scoring three goals and four assists across the two games against Raiders. Picture courtesy of Podium Prints/Steeldogs.

Steeldogs maintain 100 per cent start to stay ahead of Spring Cup chasing pack

Sheffield Steeldogs were made to work hard for their win at home to Raiders. Picture courtesy of Steeldogs' Media.

Sheffield Steeldogs 7 Raiders IHC 3 - Steeldogs maintain winning momentum

BACK IN THE GAME: Sheffield Steeldogs' captain Lewis Bell, in action against Swindon last Sunday at Ice Sheffield. Picture courtesy of Podium Prints/Steeldogs Media.

Sheffield Steeldogs' captain Lewis Bell is a leader among leaders

BACK IN THE GAME: Nathan Salem returned to action for Sheffield Steeldogs almost a year on since his last appearance for them. Picture courtesy of Cerys Molloy.

Nathan Salem keen to make up for lost time with Sheffield Steeldogs

Action from SAturday's Spring Cup clash between Swindon and Sheffield. Picture courtesy of Steeldogs' Facebook Page.

Steeldogs post perfect start to Spring Cup bid with double delight over Swindon

INTERNATIONAL AMBITION: Great Britain's Liam Kirk battles for the puck with France's Charles Bertrand in the Group A clash at the World Championships in slovakia in May 2019. Picture: Dean Woolley/MB Media/Getty Images

Liam Kirk back where he began at Steeldogs with big brother alongside him

Ben Lake, in action for Sheffield Steeldogs against Swindon in Novembers Streaming Series. Picture: Cerys Molloy.

Former Sheffield Steelers team-mates sign up to boost Steeldogs’ Spring Cup bid

MORE OF THE SAME PLEASE: Sheffield Steeldogs' defenceman Tim Smith, in action against Swindon during the recent Streaming Series. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley.

Smith hoping Steeldogs and NIHL National get further chance to showcase talent

EARLY DAYS: Peterborough Petes' Liam Kirk battles with Hamilton Bulldogs' Jake Gravelle in November 2018. Picture: Claus Andersen/Getty Images

Peterborough Petes’ coach Rob Wilson believes Liam Kirk always improving

UPWARD TRAJECTORY: Liam Kirk showed impressive form during the 2019-20 season, but was hampered by injury and illness for spells. Picture: Kenneth Andersen Photography.

Former Sheffield Steelers star Liam Kirk remains focussed on primary NHL goal

Sheffield Streelers' first-year apprentice, Alex Graham. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Great expectations grow for Sheffield Steelers youngster Alex Graham

IMPRESSED: Sheffield Steeldogs' player-coach, Ben Morgan. Picture courtesy of Peter Best.

Sheffield Steeldogs bolster defence with rising Scottish star

Liam Kirk, in action for Great Britain in the recent World Championships in Slovakia. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Ambitious Liam Kirk back on familiar ice to continue bid of realising NHL dream

Liam Kirk, in action during this week's development camp with Arizona Coyotes. Picture courtesy of Arizona Coyotes.

Video: Progression sought as Liam Kirk steps up bid to reach NHL

Liam Kirk, in action during this week's development camp with Arizona Coyotes. Picture courtesy of arizona Coyotes.

Former Sheffield Steelers star Wilson excited to be Liam Kirk's guiding light

SEE YOU SOON: Defenceman Mark Matheson will be back for a second season at Sheffield Steelers. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Masterful Matheson sticking around with Sheffield Steelers

Cole Shudra

Steelers mark Shudra as future prospect with Lightning loan

Ben O'Connor - seen celebrating GB's gold medal triumph at the world championships - has sealed a move to the KHL with Barys Astana. Picture: Dean Wooley.

Video - Opportunity knocks as O'Connor exits Sheffield Steelers for KHL deal

GB's Under-18s take the applause after finishing as tournament winners in Tallinn. Picture courtesy of Ice Hockey UK

Liam Kirk strikes 'golden goal' to send GB youngsters soaring

Mark Matheson (hidden) is mobbed baby his Sheffield Steelers team-mates after scoring the late game-winning goal against Nottingham Panthers. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Highlights: Sheffield Steelers 5 Nottingham Panthers 4 - Masterful Matheson time...

ON THE BOARD: Jonathan Phillips scored a third period goal against Belfast Giants. Picture: Dean Wooley.

Highlights: Sheffield Steelers soothe pain of Lightning strike by hammering Belf...

INTERNATIONAL CALLING: Sheffield Steelers' Cole Shudra will play as a forward in Dumfires for GB Under-20s. Picture: Dean Woolley

Youngsters aiming for World Championship gold in Dumfries

Andreas Valdix scores Sheffield Steelers second goal last night against Coventry Blaze. Picture: Dean Woolley

Sheffield Steelers respond by easing to Blaze victory

fighting talk: Sheffield Steelers Zack Fitzgerald tussles with Nottingham Panthers Mathieu Gagnon on Saturday. Picture: dean woolley.

Steelers make the long road trip worthwhile

EPL - Sheffield Steeldogs and Hull Pirates eye momentum ahead of play-offs

NICE ONE: Steelers celebrate one of Levi Nelson's two goals in Saturday night's 7-1 win against Edinburgh Capitals. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Video: Sheffield Steelers 7 Edinburgh Capitals 1 (Agg 9-3): Steelers enjoy simpl...