Robert Dowd

OPENING SALVO: Dominic Cormier launched the fightback from Sheffield Steelers at Glasgow Clan on Saturday night. Picture: Al Goold/EIHL Media

Sheffield Steelers shut out Cardiff to up the ante in pursuit of Belfast

GO-AHEAD: Belfast Giants’ Bobo Carpenter makes it 2-1 against Sheffield Steelers at the SSE Arena Picture: William Cherry/Presseye/EIHL Media

Fox takes the positives as Steelers lose ground on rivals

BACK IN THE GAME: Sheffield Steelers' Cole Shudra has recovered from injury in order to make the bus heading north to Glasgow Clan tonight. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers look to get jump-start on their title rivals

DOUBLE DELIGHT: Kevin Tansey moved up on to the forward lines and was rewarded with two goals for Sheffield Steelers against Coventry. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Tansey rewarded for his forward thinking as Steelers keep rolling

ON SONG: Sheffield Steelers' Max Golod celebrates his first goal against Guildford Flames with line-mates Mark Simpson (right) and Daniel Leavens (#13). Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers back in title frame after successful hectic schedule

Sheffield Steelers head coach Aaron Fox (Picture: Tony Johnson)

'I liked a lot about our game': Sheffield Steelers break skid at Panthers

BACK IN THE GAME: Captain Robert Dowd returned from injury for Sheffield Steelers against Nottingham Panthers on Boxing Day. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media

Steelers' struggles continue in Boxing Day showdown

OUTGUNNED: Sheffield Steelers were a distant second-best against hosts Cardiff Devils in their 5-1 defeat on Saturday night. Picture: Rebecca Brain/EIHL Media.

Steelers boss calls for quick response after latest defeat

WE GO AGAIN: Sheffield Steelers; head coach, Aaron Fox Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers hit reset button and welcome back two key players

TOUGH NIGHT: Sheffield Steelers' Daniel Ciampini got on the scoresheet but it was too late to salvage anything from his team's latesst trip to South Wales, Cardiff Devils winning 6-3. Picture: James Assinder/EIHL Media.

Steelers prepare for 'video nasty' after midweek misery in Cardiff

FIRST THINGS FIRST: Sheffield Steelers' captain Robert Dowd says he and his team-mates will only turn their attention to their CHL clash with Berlin after the forthcoming weekend. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers only have eyes for ‘bread and butter’ ahead of CHL return

TRAGEDY: Adam Johnson. Picture courtesy of Panthers' Images/EIHL Media.

Elite League comes together to remember Adam Johnson

MAGIC MOMENT: Robert Dowd celebrates becoming the all-time point scorer in the Elite League with Sheffield Steelers' third goal in their 6-3 win over Glasgow Clan on Saturday night. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers' star Dowd humbled after making EIHL history

THE GREAT LEVELLER: Kevin Tansey celebrates scoring the equalising goal for Sheffield Steelers against Nottingham Panthers on Saturday night. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media.

'Relentless' Steelers keep winning run intact against Panthers

THERE is clearly no quit in Sheffield Steelers this season.

Phil Harrison

ETHOS: Robert Dowd (second right) celebrates one of Sheffield Steelers' goals in their 4-1 win over Guildford Flames at the Utilita Arena last weekend. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers Dowd on how familiarity has brought early content

Mark Simpson of Sheffield Steelers celebrates scoring against Guildford Flames in the Challenge Cup (Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media)

Sheffield Steelers begin defence of Challenge Cup in solid fashion

PERFECT TIMING: Marc Olivier-Vallerand celebrates his stunning overtime winning goal against Sweden's Vaxjo Lakers on Saturday afternoon. Picture courtesy of CHL/Steelers Media.

Steelers seal stunning CHL win over Sweden's Vaxjo Lakers

READY FOR ACTION: Sheffield Stelers completed their pre-season preparations with two games against Cardiff Devils at the weekend. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Familiar core key to Steelers' CHL hopes

NEW MAN IN TOWN: Sheffield Steelers' new forward, Angelo Miceli, in action for Italy against Canada in the 2021 IIHF World Championships in Riga, Lativa. Picture: GINTS IVUSKANS/AFP/Getty Images.

Steelers add new import forward for 2024-25 season

PARTY TIME: Ben O'Connor (second right) celebrates his equalising goal against Austria at Prague Arena. Picture: Dean Woolley.

GB beat Austria to soothe World Championship heartache

TOUGH NIGHT: Cole Shudra battles for possession with Norway's Max Krogdahl during Monday's Group A clash at Prague Arena. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Steelers' Dowd voices frustration after GB's Prague misery

PEAKING: Great Britain captain Robert Dowd, in action agaisnt Finland. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Dowd keen for GB to prove World Championship credentials

Action from Great Britain v Finland in the 2024 World Championship in Prague (Picture: Dean Woolley)

GB still in good place to 'steal some wins' believes Steelers captain Dowd

FAMILIAR FACES: Sheffield Steelers' head coach Aaron Fox believes there will be less of a turnover of players this summer than in recent close-season spells. Picture: James Assinder/EIHL Media.

Steelers' coach Fox on expected summer turnover of grand slam stars

DO YOU REMEMBER THE FIRST TIME? Sheffield Steelers' Robert Dowd in Champions Hockey League action against Frolunda Gothenburg in August 2015. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers' boss Fox on CHL's potential impact on recruitment

AARON FOX admits he is excited about the challenge next season’s Champions Hockey League will bring his Sheffield Steelers’ team - but he is unsure what impact participation will have on his summer recruitment.

Phil Harrison

THAT WAS THEN: Cole Shudra celebrates scoring for Leeds Knights against Peterborough Phantoms nack in March 2023. He returns to Elland Road tonight with Great Britain. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Former Knights star Shudra back on familiar ice for GB bid

ELITE COMPANY: Robert Dowd says Great Britain will thrive in their underdog status at next month's World Championships in Czechia. Picture: Dean Woolley/Ice Hockey UK Media.

Steelers' Dowd on what playing for GB really means to him

Magic moment: Sheffield Steelers players pour off the bench after completing the Elite League trophy treble (Picture: Dean Woolley)

Treble-winning Sheffield Steelers are a 'special' group, hails Aaron Fox

Robert Dowd - will the Sheffield Steelers captain be fit for the play-off semi-final against Guildford Flames (Picture: Dean Woolley)

Sheffield Steelers sweating over fitness of two key men for play-off semi-final

GOING THROUGH: Brett Neumann (right) - a goalscorer for Sheffield Steelers in Kirkcaldy - battles with Fife Flyers' Colin Shirley during the second leg of their Elite League play-off quarter0-final tie, the Steelers eventually progressing to the final four 13-5 on aggregate. Picture: Jill McFarlane/EIHL Media.

Steelers stay 'solid' to keep Elite League grand slam hopes alive

CLEAR: Marc-Olivier Vallerand is cleared to play in tonight's Play-off Quarter-Final first leg against Fife Flyers at Ice Sheffield. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Why Aaron Fox backs Steelers to raise their game yet again

SIDELINED: Sheffield Steelers' captain Robert Dowd missed the second game at Belfast Giants. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers coach on captain Dowd and EIHL play-off preparations

CAPTAIN FANTASTIC: Robert Dowd has slipped seamlessly into the skates of predecessor Jonathan Phillips as captain of Sheffield Steelers - already lifting league and Challenge Cup trophies this season. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers' Dowd proving ideal leading man on and off the ice - Shudra

ON A ROLL: Scott Allen starts to celebrate after scoring in Sheffield Steelers' 4-2 win at Fife Flyers on Wednesday night. Picture: Jill MCFarlane/Fife Flyers Media.

Champions Steelers eager to move on to next target in good health

OVER THE LINE: Sheffield Steelers' Mark Simpson starts to celebrate after jamming the puck home against Cardiff on Saturday. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers boss hails 'character win' No 42 as Devils are denied

BORN LEADER: Sheffield Steelers' captain, Robert Dowd. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers coach Fox on how Dowd has delivered as captain

TOUGH NIGHT: Sheffield Steelers' Sam Jones (right) gets to grips with Cardiff Devils' Riley Brandt on a night which saw the visitors come off second-best in South Wales. Picture: Rebecca Brain/EIHL Media.

Fox admits Steelers 'out-battled' by Devils

FINISHING ACT: Patrick Watling scores what proved to be the winning goal for Sheffield Steelers against Nottingham Panthers after Saturday night's game went to a shoot-out. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers win 'ugly' to edge ever-closer to league crown

TASTE OF SUCCESS: Sheffield Steelers' captain Robert Dowd (far right) celebrates with his team-mates and coaches Carter Beston-Will and Aaron Fox after beating Guildford Flames 3-1 in the 2024 Challenge Cup Final at the Utilita Arena on Wednesday. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Steelers put the party on hold as they look to add to trophy haul

CHAMPIONS: Sheffield Steelers celebrate winning the Challenge Cup against Guildford Flames

Steelers up and running as they secure first piece of silverware

LEADING LIGHT: Captain Robert Dowd (No 75) puts Sheffield Steelers 3-1 ahead against Belfast Giants on Sunday night. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers produce emphatic response to preserve title chances

BACK IN THE GAME: Scott Allen, left, is expected to be back in the Sheffield Steelers line-up to face Belfast Giants, after missing the last four games. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Final night put on back-burner as Steelers focus on here and now

GOOD TIMES: Robert Dowd (left) and Kevin Tansey celebrate a goal in the 7-4 win against Fife Flyers in December. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media

Steelers' Dowd the 'best captain for me' says Tansey

STICKING AROUND: Sheffield Steelers' captain, Robert Dowd. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers captain Dowd signs two-year contract extension

CAPTAIN FANTASTIC: Sheffield Steelers' captain Robert Dowd celebrates his 56th-minute strike, to make it 6-4 against Nottingham Panthers on Saturday night. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers and Knights celebrate but Seahawks frustrated

GOOD SHOWING: Sheffield Steelers' duo Brandon Whistle (left) and Cole Shudra impressed in their debut tournament appearances for Great Britain. Picture: Dean Woolley/IHUK Media

GB men's ice hockey team still daring to dream

GREAT EXPECTATIONS: Robert Dowd opened his era as captain with a 10-1 win over China in the Olympic Qualifiers in Cardiff. Picture: Dean Woolley/IHUK Media.

GB skipper Dowd says 'great expectations' no problem in Cardiff

LEADING MAN: Jonathan Phillips, in action for Great Britain last year. Picture: Dean Woolley/IHUK Media

Phillips salutes successor Dowd and backs GB to make next stage

DOUBLE TEST: Sheffield Steelers' Dominic Cormier and his team-mates will face-off against Glasgow Clan twice in as many nights this weekend Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media

Clan offer clear and present danger to title-chasing Steelers

On A ROLL: Daniel Ciampini (centre) celebrates his goal during Sheffield Steelers' 6-0 win at Coventry Blaze in the first leg of the Challenge Cup semi-final. Picture Scott Wiggins/EIHL Media.

Steelers humble Blaze in Cup semi-final opener

CALL UP: Liam Kirk will return home to help great Britain's men qualify for the final stage of qualifying for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. Picture: Jan Jindra/HC Litvinov

Kirk targets history-making year with GB ice hockey

EARLY START: Patrick Watling (#14) tips in from Josh Nicholls to make it 1-0 to Sheffield Steelers against Glasgow Clan on Saturday night. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media

Steelers earn their downtime after gritty display against Clan

ON THE UP: Mitchell Balmas celebrates scoring Sheffield Steelers' third goal against Cardiff Devils in their 5-1 win in South Wales on Wednesday night. Picture: James Assinder/EIHL Media.

Fox's hunch over Steelers' import star proving well-founded

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