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PREDICTABLE: Sheffield Steelers' head coach, Aaron Fox. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media

Steelers' needing to be predictable in order to be the best
GIVE Sheffield Steelers’ head coach Aaron Fox predictability any day of the week.

THE TIME IS NOW: WE may only be a handful of games into the Motorpoint Elite League season but Evan Jasper says Sheffield Steelers need to adopt a play-off mentality now in order to stand a better chance of success come the end of the 2026-27 campaign. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media.

Steelers and their need to adopt play-off mentality now

NEW CHALLENGE: Sean Collins, pictured in action against Cardiff Devils at the Utilita Arena during pre-season. Picture: Cerys Heslop/Steelers Media.

Collins keen for Steelers to feel benefit of his experience

GETTING TO KNOW YOU: Robbie Stucker (centre) has been getting to know his new team-mates over the past few days, including goaltender Matt Greenfield (left) and forward Evan Jasper. Picture: Steelers Media.

Stucker happy to fight for starting role at Steelers

THAT WAS THEN: Tim Gettinger in action for the New York Rangers against the Minnesota Wild back in March 2022. The left-handed forward went on to make 16 appearances for the Rangers. Picture: David Berding/Getty Images

Gettinger continues to 'live the dream' at Steelers

NEW ARRIVAL: Olivier Archambault - seen in action for French team Angers Ducs against Herning Blue Fox in the Continental Cup in Nottingham in January - is the first new player announced for the 2026-27 season by Sheffield Steelers Picture: Joshua Day./Panthers Images/EIHL Media.

Cormier convinces Archambault his future is in Sheffield

STRIKE ONE: Brett Ritchie opens his account for Sheffield Steelers against Cardiff Devils on Sunday. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers discover home is where the restart is

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - APRIL 06: Brett Ritchie #24 of the Arizona Coyotes controls the puck against Ryan Donato #9 of the Seattle Kraken during the first period at Climate Pledge Arena on April 06, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Ritchie confident Steelers can be successful

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

WINNER: Patrick Watling (left) celebrates his overtime winner for Sheffield Steelers against Glasgow Clan in Sunday's second leg of their Elite League play-off first round tie. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers boss in favour of changing EIHL play-off format

DOWN BUT NOT OUT: Sheffield Steelers' Mitchell Balmas comes under pressure from Nottingham Panthers' Kristoff Kontos during the hosts' 4-2 Boxing Day defeat at the Utilita Arena. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Steelers boss hits 'low' point but still time to turn season around

NEW CHALLENGE: Liam Kirk vin action for Eisbaren Berlin against DEL rivals Adler Mannheim last month. Tomorrow night sees him come home to South Yorkshire to face-off against Sheffield Steelers, the team he supported growing up and went on to play for. Picture courtesy of City-Press.

Kirk heading 'home' to end Steelers' CHL journey

LEARNING FAST: Liam Kirk is relishing his latest challenge of playing for HC Litvinov on the Czech Extraliga, his hopes of making the NHL with Arizona Coyotes having been ended in September. Picture courtesy of Jan Jindra/HC Litvinov

Kirk's ambition still burns bright as he embraces latest challenge

NEW FACE: Josh Nicholls, pictured during his second stint with Norway's Storhamar. Picture courtesy of Storhamar IHC.

New Steelers signing offers the 'complete' package or 2023-24

HALL OF FAMER: Sheffield Steelers head coach, Tom Barrasso - pictured during the 2018-19 season. Picture: Dean Woolley

Former Steelers' coach handed ultimate hockey honour

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

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: 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

NEW FACE: Keaton Ellerby, in action for Dornbirn EC against Vienna Capitals in January 2020. Picture: Robert Broger/SEPA.Media /Getty Images

Sheffield Steelers add former NHL defenceman Keaton Ellerby for Elite League cam...

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
ONE of the worst kept 'secrets' in hockey was confirmed on Wednesday night when Arizona Coyotes announced they had indeed signed former Sheffield Steelers and Sheffield Steeldogs' forward Liam Kirk to a three-year entry-level contract.
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INCOMING: Aaron Fox, Sheffield Steelers' head coach
Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley.

Quick expectations for Sheffield Steelers’ new forward Martin Latal

John Armstrong is back with Sheffield Steelers for the 2021-22 Elite League season. Picture by Dean Woolley.

Armstrong confident Steelers can end wait for Elite League regular season title

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

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

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

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

Aaron Fox: On a learning curve. Picture: Dean Woolley

Sheffield Steelers’ Aaron Fox not resting on coaching laurels

PATIENT APPROACH: Sheffield Steelers' head coach and GM Aaron Fox. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley.

Aaron Fox happy to play waiting game over new faces at Sheffield Steelers

EXPERIENCED: Aaron Johnson, centre, in the Sheffield Steelers' locker room during an Elite League game last season. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley.

Veteran Aaron Johnson has proved to be influential figure for Sheffield Steelers

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

Great expectations grow for Sheffield Steelers youngster Alex Graham
AARON FOX says Sheffield Steelers’ youngster Alex Graham has a “very high ceiling” in terms of how far he can go in the game.
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Sheffield Steelers' celebrate their Challenge Cup success last week in Cardiff. Picture: Dave Williams.

Sheffield Steelers’ Elite League season cut short over coronavirus

Aaron Johnson battles with Glasgow's Scott Pitt during Wednesday night's Challenge Cup semi-final, first leg clash. Picture: Al Goold/EIHL.

Sheffield Steelers and Aaron Johnson relishing challenge against Cardiff Devils ...

LEADING ROLE: Defenceman Aaron Johnson returns to South Yorkshire as a player assistant-coach. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Extra responsibility at Sheffield Steelers sits comfortably on Aaron Johnson's s...

Aaron Johnson will combine playing with coaching duties uneder head coach Aaron Fox. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Aaron Johnson steps up into new role at Sheffield Steelers

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

Gary Hetherington, right, watches on from an empty stand as Yorkshire Carnegie played Hartpury College in the Championship in April. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Rob Vickerman – Debating the future of rugby union’s Championship

Great Britain's Ben O'Connor, in action in Kosice against Denmark. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Great Britain v Finland - Ben O'Connor thinks long-term to secure GB's future at...

Luke Ferrara, in action for GB during their warm-up game against KHL side Torpedo in Sheffield. Picture: Dean Woolley.

GB’s Luke Ferrara out to stop impact of USA’s NHL stars Patrick Kane and Johnny ...

Kevin Bieksa, in his Anaheim Ducks. Picture: Derek Leung/Getty Images

Canada v USA – Familiar faces take to Sheffield Arena ice for good cause

Forward #14 Liam Kirk of the Peterborough Petes' Liam Kirk in action earlier this season. Picture courtesy of Brandon Taylor/OHL Images.

Early signs suggest bright future lies ahead for former Sheffield Steelers appre...

Ben Simon gives instructions during a Detroit Red Wings training camp earlier this year. Picture courtesy of Grand Rapids Griffins.

How baptism of fire at Sheffield Steelers helped put Ben Simon on the right traj...

Jackson Whistle is currently the Sheffield Steelers' No 1 starting goalie. Picture; Dean Woolley.

Sheffield Steelers' boss Tom Barrasso happy to wait for his net options to incre...

CRUCIAL: Kieran Brown is one of three Sheffield Steelers players currently going through the club's 'apprenticeship' scheme. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Sheffield Steelers v Fife Flyers - Emergence of young talent remains key as Dowd...

Sheffield Steelers captain Jonathan Phillips, left, will be supported by Aaron Johnson, top right, Robert Dowd, centre and Evan McGrath, bottom right. Pictures: Dean Woolley.

Sheffield Steelers overflowing with leadership potential

AIMING HIGH: Sheffield Steelers' Kieran Brown

Video: Kieran Brown hoping to follow in footsteps of former Sheffield Steelers t...

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

ON THE UP: Sheffield Steelers' Liam Kirk will take part in the NHL Entry Draft in Dallas later this month. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Sheffield Steelers' Liam Kirk dresses to impress at NHL Scouting Combine

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

Eighteen-year-old Liam Kirk is hoping to become the first British-born and British-trained player to earn a place with a team in the National Hockey League (Picture: Dean Woolley).

Sheffield Steelers' Kirk takes step closer to living the NHL '˜dream'

Andrew Deveaux, left, scores his first Sheffield Steelers goal in last week's 6-0 win over Braehead Clan. Picture: Hayley Roberts.

Video - Cardiff Devils v Sheffield Steelers: Deveaux looking to make up for lost...

Sheffield Steelers' Zack Fitzgerald, right, tries to rein in Belfast Giants' Brandon Benedict as he bears down on goaltender Ervins Mustukovs at the SSE Arena in January this year. Picture courtesy of EIHL/William Cherry/Presseye

Video - Belfast Giants set on making the final '˜dance' at expense of Sheffield ...

Sheffield Steelers' head coach, Paul Thompson. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Video: Is it time to change the Elite League play-off format?

Sheffield Steelers' head coach, Paul Thompson. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Video - Series format best way forward for Elite League play-offs, says Sheffiel...

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Sports Monday Column - Phil Harrison: Stingrays and Steelers help show TV audien...

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Steelers can rely on Meyer to stand up and be counted

Born leader Cloutier in no rush to leave the ice

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Sestito returns as Ferguson joins Sheffield Steelers

Steelers prepare to appeal Sestito ban

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