Peterborough Phantoms

MINI-BREAK: Leeds Knights extended their winning streak to eight games with a 7-2 win over Raiders at Elland Road Ice Arena on Sunday night. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Leeds Knights.

Knights not keen on taking NIHL National 'mini-break'

STEPPING UP: Assistant coach Davey Lawrence oversaw the Leeds Knights bench for the final period against Peterborough and for the Telford Tigers trip with Ryan Aldridge (left) suspended. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento.

Knights look to get everyone rolling to stay ahead of chasing pack

READY FOR ACTION: Hull Seahawks head coach, Matty Davies. Picture: Tony King/Seahawks Media.

Davies looking for 'full 60' from high-flying Seahawks

BAD DAY AT THE OFFICE: Jonathan Phillips (Centre), pictured during last Sunday's 5-0 defeat at Elland Road Ice Arena against Leeds Knights. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Leeds Knights.

Phillips confident Steeldogs can return to winning ways

LEADING MAN: Emil Svece bagged two goals and an assist in Hull Seahawks;' 4-3 win over Peterborough Phantoms on Saturday night. Picture courtesy of Steve Pollitt.

Seahawks lead way in NIHL National with Knights and Steeldogs in hot pursuit

NO WAY THROUGH: Hull Seahawks goaltender, Jordan McLaughlin gained his first shutout of the season last Sunday against Bees. Picture courtesy of Steve Pollitt/Hull Seahawks.

Davies believes McLaughlin can be best goalie in NIHL National

LEADING MAN: Sam Gospel was last week named as one of Leeds' Knights three alternate captains and believes the team are capable of emulating last season's success. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Knights Media.

Gospel happy to sing the praises of Leeds Knights team-mates

LONG SEASON AHEAD: Leeds Knights' head coach, Ryan Aldridge, expects a tough 2023-24 campaign. Picture: Knights Media/Jacob Lowe.

Knights boss Aldridge expects stiffest test yet from Lightning

SOLID START: Oli Endicott has enjoyed an impressive start to the 2023-24 NIHL National season with Leeds Knights. Picture: Knights Media/Jacob Lowe.

Video Interview: Leeds Knights' Oli Endicott

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Defenceman Bow Neely proved his addition was worthwhile for Leeds Knights on his debut weekend against Bristol Pitbulls. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Knights Media.

Knights' chief on Bow Neely and threat posed by Phantoms

GOOD START: Hull Seahawks' coach Matty Davies. Picture: Seahawks Media/Alex Tighe.

Seahawks' boss keeps sense of perspective over start to season

BRING IT ON: Canadian centre Matt Barron is looking forward to opening weekend with Leeds Knights. Picture courtesy of Leeds Knights/Stephen Cunningham

Barron confident Knights winning mentality can be maintained

READY FOR ACTION: Matty Davies hopes his Hull Seahawks team can open the 2023-24 NIHL National league season in winning style at Peterborough Phantoms on Friday night. Picture courtesy of Seahawks Media.

Seahawks boss Davies confident he has the best NIHL National upgrade

LOOKING AHEAD: Head coach Greg Wood would have liked another season behind the bench at Sheffield Steeldogs but will explore other options. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Former Steeldogs coach Wood weighs up his options

CHAMPIONS: Leeds Knights' players and staff - including head coach Ryan Aldridge (far left) celebrate at Elland Road Ice Arena last night. Picture: Phil Harrison.

Knights lift NIHL National league trophy in front of fans on home ice

SO CLOSE: Adam Barnes scores Leeds Knights third goal against Peterborough Phantoms in last night's second leg of the National Cup final at Elland Road. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Knights come up just short as Phantoms hold on to lift National Cup

LEADING MAN: Ryan Aldridge says his Leeds Knights players have been 'dialled in' from the start of the 2022-23 NIHL National campaign. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento

Coach Aldridge backs Knights to overturn huge cup final deficit against Phantoms

LEADING FROM THE FRONT: Leeds Knights' captain Kieran Brown leads NIHL National in points with 113 and will lift the league championship trophy on Sunday. Picture: Oliver Portamento.

Brown intent on Knights adding more silverware

FRONT FOOT: Canadian-born import forward Zach Brooks has enjoyed a significant impact this season with Leeds Knights, in his first full year as a pro. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento

Brooks eyes more trophies after timing return nicely to help Knights lift title

SIMPLY THE BEST: Leeds Knights celebrate winning the NIHL National regular season title after a 4-2 win at Telford Tigers.

Leeds Knights enjoy champagne moment with NIHL title triumph

TOUGH NIGHT: Leeds Knights' goaltender Sam Gospel was beaten six times as National Cup final opponents Peterborough enjoyed a first leg romp on home ice.
Oliver Portamento

Knights suffer National Cup final first leg agony at hands of Phantoms
GAME OVER? Most probably.

MAKE IT COUNT: Cole Shudra says Leeds Knights should expect a tough night in Peterborough for the first leg of the National Cup final. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento

Knights using cup final hurt to drive them on against Phantoms

TOP MAN: Cole Shudra reached 100 league points last weekend, an indication of how important he has been to Leeds Knights' NIHL National title campaign. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento.

Shudra lifts game to another level to help put Knights on brink

FIVE-GOAL HAUL: Mac Howlett scored five goals for Leeds Knights at the weekend, four of them coming in the 9-3 thrashing of Peterborough Phantoms on Sunday evening. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento

Knights, Steeldogs and Seahawks NIHL National review

FOCUS: Head coach Greg Wood is looking for his team to maintain their consistency and hit the play-offs running. Picture courtesy of Peter Best/Steeldogs Media

Steeldogs prepare to get timing right to retain play-off crown

GOOD RESPONSE: Leeds Knights' head coach Ryan Aldridge was impressed with his players' efforts across a tough 10 days of action. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento

Coach Aldridge satisfied with Knights' response to latest big challenge

AIMING HIGH: Jason Hewitt hasn't ruled out a top-three finish in the NIHL National regular season for Sheffield Steeldogs. Picture courtesy of Peter Best/Steeldogs Media

Steeldogs determined to keep up pressure on NIHL National top three

ON A ROLL: Lee Bonner emerged from the weekend with three goals as Sheffield Steeldogs enjoyed wins over Raiders and Bristol.

Weekend Review - Steeldogs & Knights enjoy maximum haul but Seahawks draw blank

FINAL-BOUND: Cole Shudra and Kieran Brown (right) celebrate Zach Brooks's goal in the second leg of the NIHL National Cup semi-final last night. Picture Bruce Rollinson

No way back for Steeldogs against clinical Knights

HAT-TRICK: Sheffield Steeldogs returned to winning ways thanks to a hat-trick from Alex Graham in the 5-3 win at Telford Tigers Picture courtesy of Peter Best/Steeldogs Media

Steeldogs, Knights and Seahawks enjoy mixed NIHL National fortunes

WE GO AGAIN: New import forward Jake Witkowski, pictured on the Leeds Knights bench during Wednesday night's 7-2 win at bottom of the table Hull Seahawks. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento.

Knights need to match 'big-game mentality' of Steeldogs in semi-final showdown

NEW FACE: Jake Witkowski, pictured in NCAA action for Canisius College last season. Picture courtesy of Canisius College Athletics

Knights announce new import as hot-shot Cooper heads up to EIHL
LEEDS KNIGHTS have moved quickly to replace top points scorer Grant Cooper by bringing in American forward Jake Witkowski.

SELF-BELIEF: Leeds Knights' head coach, Ryan Aldridge. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Confidence strong for NIHL National leaders Knights

TOP EFFORT: Greg Wood is delighted with the efforts from his under-strength Sheffield Steeldogs team. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Steeldogs coach Wood hails ability to stay close to leading pack

TOUGH TEST: Ryan Aldridge is expecting a good examination from Hull Seahawks in East Yorkshire on Thursday night. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento.

Knights ready for dogfight with resurgent Seahawks as top spot beckons

LEADING MAN: Cole Shudra broke through the 50-point mark for the season with his four-goal haul against Bees IHC on Saturday. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento

Knights remain in with shout of being NIHL National's Christmas No 1

FAMILIAR FACE: Thomas Barry (left) holds off Adam Barnes, whilke playing for Sheffield Steeldogs against Leeds Chiefs back in 2019. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Knights make necessary defensive addition

DERBY DOUBLE: Leeds Knights' head coach Ryan Aldridge hopes his team can maintain their winning start to the 2022-23 NIHL National season. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Knights and Seahawks look to muzzle their opponents

QUALITY CHECK: Leeds Knights' head coach, Ryan Aldridge. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Knights' coach Aldridge welcomes NIHL National's competitive nature

MISSING IN ACTION: Defenceman Bobby Streetly is out for a number of weeks after suffering a shoulder injury 10 days ago. Picture courtesy of Tony King/Hull Seahawks

Seahawks take search for elusive first win to fiercest rivals Steeldogs

DOUBLE DELIGHT: Matt Bissonnette found the net both nights for Sheffield Steeldogs, as they eked out one-goal wins against NIHL National rivals Basingstoke Bison and Bees IHC. Picture courtesy of Peter Best/Steeldogs Media

Steeldogs stay upwardly mobile while misery continues for Seahawks

FRUSTRATION: Hull Seahawks player-coach Matty Davies, chats to his players on the bench earlier this season. Picture courtesy of Tony King/Seahawks Media

Seahawks coach Davies gives update on imports and knee injury

HOME START: Leeds Knights' head coach, Ryan Aldridge wants to see his team make Elland Road a tough venue for their NIHL National rivals. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Knights hope home 'comforts' work in their favour against Phantoms

STAYING POSITIVE: Sheffield Steeldogs' defence Tim Smith (above left) in action during the 3-0 defeat at home to Swindon Wildcats last weekend. Picture courtesy of Peter Best/Steeldogs Media

Steeldogs eye return of bodies to help curtail early frustrations

Nathan Salem, in action for Sheffield Steeldogs against Leeds Chiefs back in November 2019 Picture courtesy of Cerys Molloy.

Salem returns to Hull to help Seahawks soar in debut season

Alex Graham opened the scoring for Sheffield Steeldogs in their 6-3 home defeat to PEterborough Phantoms Picture courtesy of Peter Best.

Steeldogs made to wait for Final Four Weekend spot

Two-way forward Harry Gulliver returns to the Leeds Knights line-up this weekend. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Steeldogs coach Wood confident of booking place for Coventry finals

GOING FOR SILVERWARE: Greg Wood and Sheffield Steeldogs. are in the running for runners-up spot in NIHL National, as well as shooting it out with Telford Tigers in the NIHL National Cup Final.
Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Sheffield Steeldogs: Who, where and when the NIHL National top five have left to...

GREAT LEVELLER: Alex Graham ensured the semi-final went to overtime when he equalised against Swindon wildcats with 57 seconds remaining on Saturday night.
Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Steeldogs produce stunning comeback to book place in Cup final

Cole Shudra, in action for Sheffield Steelers Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media

Steelers' Shudra happy staying out on the ice as often as possible

Sheffield Steeldogs' Lee Bonner scored twice in Saturday's 5-2 win on the road at Milton Keynes Lightning. Picture: Andy Bourke/Podium Prints

Steeldogs back on track in NIHL National ahead of Telford Tigers test

MAINMAN: Jason Hewitt enjoyed a three-point night in Sheffield Steeldogs' 3-1 win over Peterborough, opening the scoring after just 29 seconds and adding an assist on goals from Jonathan Kirk and Lee Bonner. Picture: Peter Best Photography.

Sheffield Steeldogs rediscover winning formula to move second in NIHL National

Sheffield Steeldogs celebrate Matt Bissonnette putting them 3-2 up on the night against Elland Road at Elland Road Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Sheffield Steeldogs backed to overcome Autumn Cup heartache by coach Greg Wood

SWITCH: Natham Salem, above, has returned to former club Peterborough Phantoms. Picture: Cerys Molloy.

Steeldogs move on without Salem as Knights move to plug the gaps

Leeds Knights and Sheffield Steeldogs will meet at ice Sheffield this Friday to determine who finishes top of the NIHL Autumn Cup group standings. Picture: Andy Bourke/Podium Prints.

Steeldogs and Knights prepare to battle for Autumn Cup group top spot

Sheffield Steeldogs' player-coach Ben Morgan. Picture: Cerys Molloy.

Martins Susters tipped to prosper after making switch to Sheffield Steeldogs fro...

Sheffield Steeldogs' player-coach, Ben Morgan. Picture courtesy of Cerys Molloy.

Frustration for Sheffield Steeldogs at Leeds Chiefs but Hull Pirates rediscover ...

Hull Pirates' player-coach, Jason Hewitt. Picture courtesy of Tony Sargent.

Hull Pirates target blaze of glory to beat Peterborough Phantoms and reach Natio...

LEADING THE WAY: Hull Pirates' player-coach, Jason Hewitt. Picture courtesy of Tony Sargent.

Hull Pirates v Telford Tigers - New blood gives Jason Hewitt hope of taming Tige...

HEADING OUT: Luke Ferrara has been released by Sheffield Steelers' Picture: Dean Woolley.

Luke Ferrara sent through exit door as Sheffield Steelers put faith in youngster...