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ONWARDS: Leeds Knights kept their hopes of an NIHL National double alive with a 7-3 win over Swindon Wildcats in Coventry. Picture courtesy of Chris Callaghan.

Knights keep the double dream alive with comprehensive win

STEPPING UP: Harrison Walker helped Leeds Knights secure three wins in as many nights after being asked to deputise for No 1 netminder Sam Gospel. Picture: Ryan Whitford/Knights Media.

Walker happy to step up and edge champions closer to league title

GOSP-WALL: Sam Gospel was in 'outstanding' form for Leeds Knights over the past few days, particularly at Bristol Pitbulls where he recorded a shutout in an 8-0 win, Picture: Steve Cunningham/Knights Media.

Knights' star underpinning charge towards league title

ON TARGET: Mac Howlett scored twice in Leeds Knights 4-3 defeat at Hull Seahawks. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Seahawks edge Cup semi opener but still too close to call

UP AND RUNNING: Mac Howlett gave Leeds Knights the lead with a first period strike. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Knights prosper over Lightning to strengthen hold on top spot

LEADING LIGHT: Leeds Knights' Bowdyn Neely Picture: Aaron Badkin/Knights Media.

Knights' boss on the solid foundation driving title push

STANDING FIRM: Leeds Knights showed they have the quality to deal with low roster numbers by recording another four-point weekend.

Knights proving they can deal with missing bodies and adversity

TOP STOPPER: Leeds Knights' No 1 netminder, Sam Gospel. Picture: Jacob Lowe.

Knights Gospel appreciates what is in front of him

UP AND RUNNING: Noah McMullin scored his first goal for LEeds Knights in the 4-1 win over Sheffield Steeldogs. Picture: Peter Best/Steeldogs Media

Buesa doubles up against former club Steeldogs to send Knights clear at top

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

DECISIONS< DECISIONS: Leeds Knights' head coach, Ryan Aldridge. Picture: Oliver Portamento.

Knights name final two 'alternate' captains for 2023-24 season

FORGING AHEAD: Leeds Knights' head coach Ryan Aldridge (left) and Davey Lawrence. Picture: Oliver Portamento.

Knights team up with familiar face to forge player development program

TRIED AND TRUSTED: Leeds Knights' netminder, Harrison Walker. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento

Knights stick with tried and very much trusted youngster

KEEP IT ROLLING: Kieran Brown celebrates one of his four goals against Basingstoke Bison as Leeds Knights romped to an 11-2 win in the first leg of their NIHL National play-off quarter-final at Elland Road Ice Arena on Saturday night. Picture courtesy of John Victor.

Knights take big step towards play-off finals after clash with Bison

HEAD coach Ryan Aldridge had called for his Leeds Knights team to give their fans the perfect send-off in their last home game of an already memorable 2022-23 campaign. His wish was granted.

Phil Harrison

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

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

BIG PART: Thomas Barry (left) opened the scoring for Leeds Knights against former club Sheffield Steeldogs, but had to leave the ice in the third period with a nasty-looking hand injury. Picture courtesy of Peter Best/Steeldogs Media

Knights continue hold over Steeldogs to return to top of table

YOUNG GUNS: Defensive trio Dylan Hehir (left), Josh Hodgkinson (second left) and Bailey Perre (second right) are making good progress in their first full seasons at NIHL National level. Picture: Oliver Portamento.

Gospel happy to make case for Knights' young defence

DOUBLE DELIGHT: Leeds Knights' Matt Haywood scores his side's second goal as he tucks it home past Jordan Hedley in the Milton Keynes goal. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Knights make it 'perfect 10' after seeing off closest rivals Lightning

Sam Zajac (left) is back for a second season at Leeds Knights Picture courtesy of Kat Medcroft/Swindon Wildcats

Leeds Knights: Key man Zajac keen to help Knights achieve full potential

PERFECT TIMING: Cole Shudra celebrates with Matty Davies and Kieran Brown after clinching a dramatic late win for Leeds Knights over Sheffield Steeldogs Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Knights 4 Steeldogs 3 - Shudra strikes late to clinch thrilling Yorkshire derby

So close: Leeds Knights reflect at full-time after they were beaten 8-6 in the Autumn Cup Final by Swindon Wildcats last night. Picture Bruce Rollinson

Final agony for Knights as they fall to the Wildcats

INCOMING: Leeds Knights' Adam Barnes, left, gets in a shot on Swindon Wildcats' net in the second period. Picture courtesy of David North/Swindon Wildcats.

Leeds Knights stay in Autumn Cup Final hunt thanks to Gulliver double

Adam Barnes's two third-period goals were enough to seal a 2-1 win for Leeds Knights over Sheffield Steeldogs at Ice Sheffield on Friday night. Picture: Andy Bourke/Podium Prints

Steeldogs 1 Knights 2 - Barnes in at the double to secure road triumph

Sheffield Steeldogs head coach Greg Wood. Picture courtesy of Peter Best.

Steeldogs v Leeds – Coach Wood happy with response from players after Cup ‘hurt’

GREG WOOD admits his Sheffield Steeldogs team were left ‘hurting’ by their Autumn Cup semi-final loss to Leeds Knights – but is proud of the way they have responded to the disappointment since.

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Ben Churchfield is heading back to North America. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Sheffield Steelers part company with netminder

ON THE MARK: Kieran Brown enjoyed a productive night in Leeds Knights 7-1 win over Bees IHC, scoring two goals and an assist. Picture: Andy Bourke/Podium Prints.

Knights offer early indication of their forward firepower

YOUNG GUN: Defenceman Ben Solder has impressed for Leeds Knights in pre-season, including his ability to play forward when required. Picture: Andy Bourke.

Zajac backs young Knights to make positive impact

Up and running: Adam Barnes, scorer of Leeds Knights’ third goal last night, drives towards the Sheffield net. Picture: Andy Bourke/Podium Prints

Leeds Knights 3 Sheffield Steeldogs 2: Knights charge to historic first victory

Leeds Knights's Kieran Brown (far side) gets a shot in on Sheffield Steeldogs' netminder Miles Finney. Picture: Andy Bourke/Podium Prints.

Coach Whistle happy for first win but keen to cut down opposition threat

BATTLE STATIONS: Leeds Knights' defenceman Ben Solder, left, battles in front of Sam Gospel's net in Swindon on Saturday night. Picture courtesy of Kat Medcroft/SwindonWildcats

Swindon Wildcats 3 Leeds Knights 2 – Dawn of new era boasts plenty of promise

BACK FOR MORE: Sam Gospel, in action for Leeds Chiefs during the team's debut 2019-20 NIHL National season. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Sam Gospel quick to sign up with Leeds chief Steve Nell for new era

HIGH AMBITIONS: Defenceman Jordan Griffin, right, in action for Sheffield Steelers. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley.

Chiefs can help former Steelers defenceman Griffin realise his EIHL ambitions

Leeds Chiefs' netminder, Sam Gospel. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Leeds Chiefs netminder Sam Gospel picks up third award after stellar season

DON'T STOP ME NOW: Sam Gospel, in action for Leeds Chiefs against Hull Pirates in their NIHL National clash last season. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Leeds Chiefs’ netminder Sam Gospel intent on realising his Elite League ambition...

ON TARGET: Hull Pirates' player-coach Jason Hewitt scored twice in the win over Bracknell Bees. Picture courtesy of Tony Sargent.

Hull Pirates keep pressure on top three as Leeds Chiefs find late momentum

Sam Zajac shows his frustration after Bracknelkl plunder another goal on Sunday night. Picture courtesy of Kevin Slyfield.

Leeds Chiefs stung by heavy defeat as Hull Pirates and Sheffield Steeldogs share...

THRIVING: Leeds Chiefs' netminder, Sam Gospel. Picture courtesy of Steve Brodie.

NIHL National - Sam Gospel thriving for Leeds Chiefs as Hull Pirates eye bounce ...

Vladimir Luka, left, turns away to celebrate his goal against Leeds Chiefs. Picture courtesy of Cerys Molloy.

WATCH - Sheffield Steeldogs quick to even score with Leeds Chiefs as Hull Pirate...

Leeds Chiefs' Adam Barnes scores second goal against Sheffield Steeldogs (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Sheffield Steeldogs 2 Leeds Chiefs 3 - Sam Gospel on key to edge Chiefs past Ste...

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Leeds Chiefs reveal first import signing for 2019-20 NIHL National season

Robert Dowd scored two third period goals to tie the semi-final in Nottingham Picture: Dean Woolley.

Hero Gospel on song to answer Steelers’ prayers and leave Cup kings Panthers stu...

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