Robert Dowd

RETURN TO ACTION: Sheffield Steelers' players congratulate each other after Robert Dowd's goal ion the 4-1 win at Manchester Storm. Picture courtesy of Mark Ferris/EIHL Media.

Steelers post winning return to the ice in cup win over Storm

Captain marvel Robert Dowd celebrates scoring Sheffield Steelers' equaliser against Manchester Storm before the floodgates opened (Picture: Dean Woolley).

Steelers rain down on Manchester Storm in Challenge Cup

LEADING MAN: Robert Dowd has led from the front as captain for Sheffield Steelers this season - scoring five goals in as many games. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Dowd proving to be the ideal leading man for Steelers

HIGH AIMS: Robert Dowd will hope to be part of the GB team taking part in Olympic qualification in Cardiff next February. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers captain Dowd on Winter Olympics dream and facing Coventry test

LIFELINE: Mikko Juusola celebrates his second period strike against Cardiff Devils for Sheffield Steelers, making it 3-1. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers, Knights, Steeldogs, Seahawks: reports, reaction, highlights

MAGIC MOMENT: Patrick Watling drove coast-to-coast before scoring an overtime winner for Sheffield Steelers against Coventry Blaze. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media

Steelers make the most of Elite League opening weekend

LEADING MAN: Rob Dowd has been handed the captain's armband for the Sheffield Steelers, following in the footsteps of Jonathan Phillips. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley/Steelers Media

Steelers captain Dowd on his 2023-24 hopes and expectations

DOUBLE TROUBLE: Sheffield Steelers' Robert Dowd scores GB's second goal of the game against Lithuania at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham last night. Picture courtesy of Karl Denham/Ice Hockey UK

GB endure hard slog but maintain momentum towards end game

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

WINNER: Breandan Connolly, left, celebrates scoring what proved to be Sheffield Steelers' winning goial against Elite League rivals Dundee Stars. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley/Steelers Media/EIHL

Steelers coach Fox looking for home improvements to boost EIHL title hopes

EXIT STRATEGY: Jonathan Phillips is to hang up his skates at the end of this season, after first joining Sheffield Steelers back in 2006, making over 1,000 appearances. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley/Steelers Media/EIHL

Steelers captain Phillips set to retire to take on new education role

INTERNATIONAL CALLING: Sheffield Steelers' forward Robert Dowd is looking forward to pulling on a GB jersey once again. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley/Steelers Media

Steelers stars begin challenge of earning GB World Championship roster spot

RAMMED: Sheffield Arena was sold out with a crowd of 9,368 for Saturday night's 4-2 defeat for Sheffield Steelers against Elite League title rivals Guildford Flames. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley/Steelers Media/EIHL.

Steelers' chief thanks fans for strong support

TIGHT CALL: Robert Dowd celebrates scoring Sheffield Steelers' second period equaliser on their way to a 5-4 win over Manchester Storm in Altrincham on Sunday night. Picture courtesy of Mark Ferris/EIHL Media.

Steelers extend winning streak to make themselves EIHL's biggest prey

BIG YEAR AHEAD: Rob Dowd has enjoyed plenty of success during his time at Sheffield Steelers has been rewarded with a testimonial which will see a number of events staged in the first three months of 2023.
Dean Woolley/EIHL/Steelers Media

Dowd preparing to mark successful career with Steelers

Sheffield Steelers fans have a Challenge Cup semi-final to look forward to (Picture: Dean Woolley)

Sheffield Steelers hit old foes Cardiff Devils for 10 in Challenge Cup

Jonathan Phillips played his 1,000th game for Sheffield Steelers in Glasgow on Saturday night (Picture: Dean Woolley)

Sheffield Steelers, Leeds Knights, Hull Seahawks and Sheffield Steeldogs all ear...

TOUGH NIGHT: Jonathan Phillips battles with Austria's Thomas Raffl in the Group B relegation decider in Tamper, Finland. Picture: Dean Woolley/IHUK.

Heartache for GB as World Championship relegation confirmed

On target: Great Britain’s Mark Richardson scores against Norway in the World Championships. (Picture: Dean Woolley/IHUK Media)

Great Britain make their point in World Championship defeat to Norway

Noah Delmas breaks the deadlock in the shoot-out at Altrincham to give Manchester Storm the win over Sheffield Steelers. Picture: Mark Ferriss/EIHL.

Steelers edged out by Storm but stay in EIHL title hunt

Tanner Eberle celebrates his first-period opener for Sheffield Steelers in the 3-0 win at Manchester Storm on Wednesday night. Picture: Mark Ferriss.

Steelers keep up the pressure on EIHL title rivals Belfast
FOR THE second successive game Sheffield Steelers were pushed hard by Manchester Storm. Once again, the Elite League title hopefuls came out on top.

Brandon Whistle (far right) scores the winning goal against Manchester Storm on Sunday night.
Picture: Dean Woolley/EIHL

Steelers turn up the heat on Elite League title rivals Belfast

KILLER BLOW: A shot from Kalvis Ozols (out of picture) fires past Sheffield Steelers' goalie Rok Stojanovic to giver Dundee Stars a 2-1 overtime victory on Sunday. Picture: Derek Black/EIHL.

Giants challenge awaits Steelers as they slip from top spot

Robert Dowd, in action against Coventry Blaze on Sunday night. Picture: Dean Woolley

Steelers’ Dowd happy to finally set new goalscoring record

RECORD BREAKER: Robert Dowd signals his delight after setting a new record for goals scored in the Elite League era by a Sheffield Steelers' player, making it 5-3 against hosts Nottingham Panthers on Saturday night. Picture courtesy of Scott Antcliffe.

Steelers and Giants turning EIHL title bid into two-horse race

Robert Dowd gets to grips with Cardiff's Jake Coughler during Sunday night's 3-2 loss at the Utilita Arena. Picture: Dean Woolley/EIHL.

Steelers edged out but still hold Elite League pole position

Robert Dowd could become sheffield Steelers' third highest goalscorer this weekend. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley.

Steelers v Fife: Dowd on the cusp of reaching goalscoring top three

Marco-Olivier Vallerand scores for Sheffield Steelers. Picture: Dean Woolley

Busy Sheffield Steelers still on top after a day of rest

Sheffield Steelers' celebrate during their 5-1 win over Fife Flyers on Wednesday night. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Steelers 5 Fife 1: Dowd double helps secure healthy first leg lead

Sheffield Steelers' Justin Hodgman, left, battles for the puck during the 3-1 Elite League win at Guildford Flames Picture: John Uwins/EIHL

DeLuca drug test overshadows Steelers' success at Guildford

HELLO AGAIN: Andreas Valdix
is back with Sheffield Steelers on a short-term deal Picture: Dean Woolley

Former Steelers centre Valdix back to help Continental Cup bid

Sheffield Steelers get ahead of Elite League pack after edging out Dundee Stars
TWO edgy wins were enough to send Sheffield Steelers’ head coach Aaron Fox back down the A1 from Scotland a happy man.

RIGHT TIME< RIGHT PLACE: Sheffield Steelers' John Armstrong levels in the first period with a delayed penalty goal, but the hosts went down 6-4 at home to Guildford Flames on Saturday. Picture courtesy of Dean Wolley.

Sheffield Steelers: Fox gets answers he was looking for with win at Flames

IN THE MIX: Robert Dowd and Great Britain go up against Sweden in Riga today. Picture: Dean Woolley.

No limits for GB as they look to cause further shocks at World Championships

SURPRISE, SURPRISE: Sheffield Steelers' Robert Dowd listens in during a practise session in Riga earlier this week. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Steelers' Dowd out to spring surprise with GB at World Championships

DOUBLE DELIGHT: Robert Dowd celebrates the first of his two strikes against Manchester Storm. Picture courtesy of Mark Ferriss/EIHL.

Steelers assume leading role status in Elite Series after dominant weekend

STRIKE TWO: Robert Dowd squeezes the puck through Sean Bonar on the powerplay to give Steelers the lead. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Sheffield Steelers 4 Manchester Storm 5 - Steelers denied by late Fortier strike

ON HOME ICE: Robert Dowd was relieved to step out on to the ice at ICe Sheffield this week. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Dowd ready to step up the intensity with Sheffield Steelers in Elite Series

GAME TIME: Sheffield Steelers head coach Aaron Fox.
Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley

Sheffield Steelers coach Aaron Fox keen to swap his desk for overdue ice time

Robert Dowd - hoping to fire Eppan/Appiano to playoff success in Italy. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley.

Steelers' Dowd in good shape as he prepares for Italian playoff job

Robert Dowd hopes he may be able to play some part in Sheffield Steelers' Elite Series campaign, but he first has to help Italian club Eppan/Appiano in their playoff campaign. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Dowd eyes Steelers return but only after completing Italian playoff job

Robert Dowd battles for possession for GB against Canada at last year'sWorld Championships. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Sheffield Steelers’ exodus sees players scrambling to find temporary homes

Kieran Brown, left, leaves Sheffield Steelers after three seasons, following Ben O'COnnor, right, out the the exit door. As expected, Robert Dowd is staying put. Pictures: Dean Woolley

Sheffield Steelers head coach Aaron Fox confirms players staying and going

MAGIC MOMENT: Sheffield Steelers' Robert Dowd and Davey Phillips celebrate their win over France in Kosice last May. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Never quit, never give up – how Sheffield Steelers stars helped GB achieve ‘impo...

Robert Dowd, in action for Sheffield Steelers last season. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Patience should serve Sheffield Steelers well again in quest for Elite League su...

IN THE THICK OF IT: Robert Dowd battles with Guildford Flames’ Corbin Baldwin at Sheffield Arena last season. The 31-year-old Sheffield Steelers' winger saw his season ended early because of a serious shoulder injury. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Sheffield Steelers Robert Dowd keen to make up for lost time when hockey returns

HIGH AIMS: Robert Dowd believes Sheffield Steelers were a match for Elite League rivals Cardiff Devils and Belfast Giants during the 2019-20 campaign. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Sheffield Steelers planning ahead with confidence, says Robert Dowd

Ben O'Connor, David Phillips, Jonathan Phillips and Ropb Dowd have all excelled under Aaron Fox. Pictures: Dean Woolley.

How Sheffield Steelers British core are meeting Aaron Fox’s great expectations

Robert Dowd celebrates his goal against Fife Flyers last weekend. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Sheffield Steelers v Glasgow Clan – Robert Dowd’s all-round game proving so valu...

David Phillips: "Successful teams are solid defensively, thats the same in any sport, not just hockey you start from the back and build from there." (Picture: Dean Woolley)

Defences win titles, not run-and-gun offence, says Sheffield Steelers’ David Phi...

DON'T STOP ME NOW: Jonathan Phillips - during his 1,000th Elite League game. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley.

No sign of Sheffield Steelers’ Jonathan Phillips slowing down after EIHL milesto...

Tanner Eberle celebrates his first-period goal against Dundee Stars at FlyDSA Arena on Sunday. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Tanner Eberle producing goods for Sheffield Steelers to delight of head coach Aa...

Michael Davies, second right, celebrates his fifth-minute power play opener for the Steelers against Fife. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Sheffield Steelers 4 Fife Flyers 1 - Steelers join Glasgow Clan at top of the st...

John Armstrong, right, scored a fine solo effort against Coventry on Sunday night. Picture: EIHL/Scott Wiggins.

Sheffield Steelers quick to hit back against Coventry Blaze

Ben O'Connor battles for possession against Coventry Blaze. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Sheffield Steelers 4 Coventry Blaze 6 - Aaron Fox suffers case of opening night ...

LEADER: New Sheffield Steelers' defenceman, Aaron Brocklehurst. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley.

Depth of leadership key to silverware hopes of Sheffield Steelers

FOLLOW ME LEADER: Jonathan Phillips will lead Sheffield Steelers' as captain for a 12th season. Picture; Dean Woolley.

Jonathan Phillips to continue impressing in lead role for Sheffield Steelers

IT'S A DEAL: Ben Morgan and Aaron Fox agreed on a way forward between Sheffield Steelers and Sheffield Steeldogs very quickly. Picture supplied.

New deal between Sheffield Steelers and Sheffield Steeldogs should ensure no tal...

Sheffield Steelers' players celebrate scoring during their 11-2 win over Edinburgh Capitals.
Picture: Dean Woolley
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Highlights - Sheffield Steelers 11 Edinburgh Capitals 2: Steelers hit cruise con...

BIG BLOW: Robert Dowd, ruled out due to injury. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Thompson looking for depleted Sheffield Steelers to stay smart for tricky weeken...