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EDGING AHEAD: Ryan Tait scores on the power play to put Sheffield Steelers' 3-2 up against Nottingham Panthers on Saturday night. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media.

Steelers produce stirring comeback against Panthers
HEAD COACH Aaron Fox said his belief in Sheffield Steelers’ players never wavered as they produced a stirring come-from-behind win against Nottingham Panthers.

EARLY BLOW: Sheffield Steelers' netminder Matt Greenfield can't get across to stop Kristoff Kontos scoring what proved to be a first-minute gmae-winner for Cardiff Devils on Saturday. Picture: James Assinder/EIHL Media.

Steelers’ Cup semi-final hopes still undecided

MAGIC MOMENT: Adam Rockwood backhands home to secure a 4-3 win for Sheffield Steelers over Guildford Flames in a shoot-out in the group phase of the Challenge Cup - keeping the hosts well-placed to make the semi-finals. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Rockwood stays cool to keep Steelers' Cup semi-final bid on track

WINNING MOMENT: Nottingham Panthers' Benjamin Corbeil turns away to celebrate after scoring what proved to be the winning power play goal against Sheffield Steelers on Saturday night. Picture: Joshua Day/Panthers Images/EIHL Media.

Steelers stunned by late double-strike by Panthers

FLYING START: Winger Ryan Tait has enjoyed a positive start to the 2026-27 season with Sheffield Steelers. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media.

Tait finds his way at Steelers

ON TARGET: Sheffield Steelers' Mitchell Balmas celebrates one of his three goals in the 6-1 league win at Glasgow Clan on Sunday. Picture: Al Goold/Clan Media/EIHL Media

Balmas firing on all cylinders for the Steelers

WINNING MOMENT: Ryan Tait (far left) fires home Sheffield Steelers' overtime winner against Nottingham Panthers. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media.

Tait produces perfect timing for Steelers

BRING IT ON: Sheffield Steelers' defenceman Logan Roe is keen to lock horns with rivals Nottingham Panthers tonight. Picture: Cerys Heslop/Steelers Media.

Roe keen for Steelers to put down early marker against Panthers

OPENING SALVO: Sheffield Steelers are looking to hit the ground running when they launch their 2026-27 Elite League campaign with a Challenge Cup game at home to Coventry Blaze on Saturday night. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media/EIHL.

Steelers out to 'set the tone' in 2026-27 season opener

29-year-old Adam Johnson, who played for Nottingham Panthers, was fatally injured with a blade from an opponent’s skate during a game against the Sheffield Steelers on October 28, 2023.

Medics called to ice hockey player’s injury found ‘chaotic scene’

UP FOR IT: Sheffield Steelers' showed promising signs during last weekend's play-off quarter-final win against Guildford Flames. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers hit reboot mode to end inconsistent campaign on high

MAKE IT COUNT: Sheffield Steelers have the talent, coach Aaron Fox says, but their compete level has come into question in recent weeks. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media

Steelers urged to match compete level with talent to extend season

SAM AGAIN PLEASE: Sheffield Steelers' players celebrate during their 5-1 home win over Cardiff last month. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media.

Steelers urged to show more 'bite' to edge ahead of Devils

BLOW: Otto Niemenen scores for Dundee Stars on their way to a first victory of the season over Sheffield Steelers on Saturday night. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media

Steelers boss Fox demands more 'character'

HONOURS EVEN: Sheffield Steelers' players celebrate Mitchell Balmas' first goal during Sunday's 4-2 win for the visitors over hosts Nottingham Panthers. Picture: Karl Denham/Panthers Images/EIHL Media

Steelers even the score to put dent in Panthers' ambitions

HARD NIGHT: Sheffield Steelers' Evan Jasper collides with Nottingham Panthers' Mitchell Fossier during Saturday night's Elite League clash at the Utilita Arena. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media.

Steelers suffer against Panthers after accident sidelines Watling

STEPPING UP: Sheffield Steeldogs' defenceman Liam Steele has impressed in NIHL National this season and has been rewarded with a call-up to the Elite League with neighbouring Sheffield Steelers. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Steelers set to hand Elite League debut to defenceman

LEADING THE WAY: Mikko Juusola shone for Sheffield Steelers as they bounced back from defeat in Belfast on Friday with an impressive 5-1 win over another title rival - Cardiff Devils - at the Utilita Arena on Sunday. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media.

Steelers salvage testing week by downing Devils

NEW LOOK: Brien Diffley, seen in action during Wednesday's Challenge Cup semi-final defeat to Nottingham, believes Sheffield Steelers' head to leaders Belfast Giants on Friday night as a better team than when last there. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media.

Steelers flush away Cup heartache to resume title chase

TOUGH NIGHT: Sheffield Steelers were denied reaching the Challenge Cup Final by Nottingham Panthers. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media.

Steelers see Cup hopes ended in dramatic style

DECISION TIME: Sheffield Steelers' Brien Diffley - seen in action during last week's Challenge Cup semi-final first leg loss at Nottingham Panthers - is a doubt for tonight's return leg at the Utilita Arena. Picture: Karl Denham/EIHL Media.

Ambitious Steelers look to stay in the frame on all fronts
ALL EYES will naturally be focused on tonight’s Challenge Cup semi-final second leg clash with Nottingham Panthers – but there is no escaping the fact the next five days will have a huge impact on Sheffield Steelers’ season overall.
Phil Harrison

FINISHING THE JOB: Sheffield Steelers' Stephen Harper celebrates the second of his two goals in the 6-3 win over Guildford Flames. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media.

Steelers urged to extend their quality in crunch week

FORGING AHEAD: Brendan Harris celebrates the second of his two goals for Nottingham Panthers in the first leg of their Challenge Cup semi-final against Sheffield Steelers. Picture: Karl Denham/EIHL Media.

Steelers downed but not out of Cup semi-final

SHOWTIME: Captain Robert Dowd (left) and Sheffield Steelers head south to take on fierce rivals Nottingham Panthers in the first leg of their Challenge Cup semi-final on Wednesday night. Picture: karl Denham/EIHL Media.

Steelers' depth and confidence making them a contender again

MAGIC MOMENT: Robert Dowd celebrates becoming the first player to score 400 Elite League goals. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media.

Dowd hails Steelers' recruitment process

400 AND COUNTING: Robert Dowd looks up to the scoreboard at the Utilita Arena after making it 1-0 to Sheffield Steeles against Dundee Stars with his 400th Elite League goal. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media

Dowd reaches another milestone but focusses on Steelers' next generation

UGENCY: Sheffield Steelers' players will be hoping to avoid a defeat like the one suffered at Manchester Storm on New Year's Day. Picture: mark Ferris/EIHL Media.

Steelers' need for 'urgency and desperation' to aid title bid

BOUNCE BACK: Sheffield Steelers will look to bounce back from two defeat at Belfast Giants last weekend. Picture: William Cherry/Presseye/EIHL Media.

Steelers hit 'reset' in bid to get back in title frame

GOOD FINISH: Sheffield Steelers finally managed to earn some points from their three-in-three weekend in Scotland, beating Dundee Stars 6-0 on Sunday night. Picture: Derek Black/EIHL Media.

Steelers salvage vital points from long weekend away

TOUGH TIMES: Sheffield Steelers' head coach Aaron Fox issues instructions to his players during the 3-0 defeat to Manchester on New Year's Day. Picture: Mark Ferriss/EIHL Media.

Steelers urged to turn form around quickly

EDGED OUT: Sheffield Steelers' Mitchell Heard is boxed out in front of the Nottingham Panthers' goal during Saturday's 4-3 defeat at the National Ice Centre. Picture: Karl Denham/Panthers Images/EIHL Media.

Steelers let it slip in festive rematch against Panthers

FAMILIAR FACES: Sheffield Steelers and Nottingham Panthers clash again on Boxing Day at the Utilita Arena. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media

Time management key for Steelers to negotiate hectic spell
WITH four games scheduled for the next seven days, one of the biggest jobs for Sheffield Steelers’ head coach Aaron Fox and his backroom team will be managing his players’ workloads.
Phil Harrison

PARTY TIME: Mitchell Balmas celebrates his goal in the 3-2 win for Sheffield Steelers at Coventry Blaze on Sunday. Picture: Scott Wiggins/EIHL Media.

Steelers feeling good festive vibes ahead of Panthers clashes

FAMILIAR FACE: Patrick Watling could make his return to action for Sheffield Steelers on Boxing Day at home to Nottingham Panthers. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers confident return of Watling one worth waiting for

KEEPING IT CLEAN: Sheffield Steelers' Dominic Cormier (left) and Jack Dougherty battle for possession against Dundee. Picture: Derek Black/EIHL Media.

Steelers shoot down Stars PLUS NIHL National review

WINNING MOMENT: Stephen Harper celebrates his overtime winner for Sheffield Steelers against Nottingham Panthers on Saturday. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media.

Steelers coach discusses Logan Neilson and overtime win

TOP MAN: Mitchell Balmas is again leading the point-scoring list for Sheffield Steelers. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media.

Balmas highlighting his importance to Steelers

SPECIAL DAYS: Sheffield Steelers' captain, Robert Dowd. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media.

Steelers' Dowd on what makes Panthers clashes 'special'

TOP FEELING: Mitchell Balmas celebrates his goal in the 5-0 win against Manchester Storm at the Utilita Arena on Sunday night - keeping Sheffield Steelers on the same points as leaders Nottingham Panthers. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media.

Steelers with reasons to be cheerful - but Fox wants more

OPENING BLAST: Sheffield Steelers' Mitchell heard celebrates the team's opening goal against Manchester Storm at the Utilita Arena on Sunday. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media.

Steelers get over shoot-out loss with home win over Storm

LEADING MAN: Sheffield Steelers' captain Robert Dowd. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Milestones keep on coming for Steelers' Dowd

Sheffield Steelers' summer recruit Ryan Tait (Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media)

Former Flames making their mark with Steelers

THREE-SY DOES IT: Cliff Pu celebrates one of his three goals for Sheffield Steelers in Sunday's 5-1 win at Coventry Blaze. Picture: Scott Wiggins/EIHL Media.

Pu shows way forward for Steelers

BACKING: Sheffield Steelers can boost their Challenge Cup qualification chances in Coventry on Sunday night. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Fox backs Steelers to book semi-final spot

GETTING AHEAD: Matthew Marcinew (right) celebrates David Noel's strike for Nottingham Panthers against Sheffield Steelers. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Fox keen for Steelers to rediscover scoring 'groove'

ON TARGET: Stephen harper celebrates his goal against Glasgow Clan on Sunday. Picture: Dean Woolley./Steelers Media.

Steelers hope quick turnaround can yield return to winning ways

COMEBACK: Brien Diffley battles for possession at Nottingham on Saturday night - the Sheffield Steelers' defenceman scored a third period goal in the 4-1 win for the visitors. Picture: Panthers Media/EIHL Media.

Positive night for Sheffield as Steelers and Steeldogs win

BIG NIGHT: Sheffield Steelers' Stephen Harper in action during last week's Challenge Cup win at home to Guildford Flames. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers already playing for 'high stakes' in Cup

NEW FACES: Logan Neilson has made the switch to Sheffield Steelers after two years at Nottingham Panthers Picture: Panthers Images/EIHL

Neilson says Steelers offer him best way forward

Nottingham Panthers ice hockey player Adam Johnson who died during a match against Sheffield Steelers on October 28, 2023. (Picture: Panthers Images / SWNS)

Adam Johnson ice hockey death: Player told he won't face charges

CONFIRMNED: Sheffield Steelers' head coach Aaron Fox has confirmed the return of Rob Dowd, Kevin Tansey and Reece Kelly for the 2025-26 Elite League season. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Fox facing 'hard decisions' over Steelers 2025-26 roster

HARD-FOUGHT: Sheffield Steelers and Nottingham Panthers' players clash during Saturday's Elite League play-off semi-final. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Overtime strike sees Steelers denied silverware

SAME AGAIN PLEASE: Sheffield Steelers' players leap from the bench to celebrate last year's Elite League play-off triumph. Picture: James Assinder/EIHL Media

Fox channels 2024 vibes to boost play-off chances

LEADER OF THE PACK: Sheffield Steelers' captain, Robert Dowd. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Dowd determined to shake off EIHL title 'hurt' with play-off triumph

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

MAGIC MOMENT: Patrick Watling celebrates his overtime winner for Sheffield Steelers against Glasgow Clan on Sunday night. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers seal play-off semi-final clash with Panthers

IN THE FRAME: Sheffield Steelers' head coach, Aaron Fox, has been impressed by the resolute nature of his team as they head into the final weekend of the Elite League regular season still in contention for the title. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Near-perfect Steelers stay in title hunt until very end

DOUBLE DELIGHT: Sheffield Steelers' Daniel Leavens and Mikko Juusola both scored twice in Saturday's 5-1 win over Dundee Stars Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media

Steelers take title battle into final weekend

GET IN THERE: Patrick Watling forces the puck home to give Sheffield Steelers a 2-0 lead against Cardiff. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers keep picking away at leaders Giants

BIG WEEKEND: Sheffield Steelers' head coach Aaron Fox knows his team needs help from elsewhere to catch leaders Belfast Giants. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media.

Steelers' positive vibes as they look to rein in Giants

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